Day of Clean Air for blue skies
This day is designated as a result of the recognition of the United Nations that hazardous chemicals and airs, water, and soil pollution and contamination is a global health issue... Continue Reading »
This day is designated as a result of the recognition of the United Nations that hazardous chemicals and airs, water, and soil pollution and contamination is a global health issue... Continue Reading »
This international day is an opportunity for Governments as well as civil society to highlight improvements in world literacy rates, and reflect on the world's remaining literacy challenges. In order... Continue Reading »
South-South cooperation is a show of solidarity among peoples and countries of the South. This is done through a broad framework of collaboration among countries of the South in the... Continue Reading »
The ozone layer is essential to humanity as it protects the Earth from the harmful rays of the sun, allowing life to thrive. In combatting climate change, it is essential... Continue Reading »
This day is designated to recognize the importance of sign languages in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There are approximately 72 million deaf people globally and sign language is... Continue Reading »
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has designated this World Day to raise awareness about the work that the maritime industry does, especially in regards to sustainability and working towards a... Continue Reading »
Tourism has become one of the fastest growing and most important economic sectors in the world. As transportation costs decrease and adoption of labor rights to holidays increase, more and... Continue Reading »
Universal access to information means that everyone has the right to seek, receive and impart information. This right is an integral part of the right to freedom of expression. The... Continue Reading »
This international day was designated by the UN General Assembly in 2019 to raise awareness of the problem of food loss and waste as well as possible solutions and promote... Continue Reading »
The International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing... Continue Reading »