International Day of the Girl (IDG)
"Since 2012, 11 October has been marked as the International Day of the Girl. The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls'... Continue Reading »
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International Day of the Girl Child
This international day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.
World Orphans Day
This day was created to raise awareness about the plight of orphans and to highlight the work being done by charities and organizations to provide them with love, care, and... Continue Reading »
World Children’s Day
World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on this day each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving... Continue Reading »
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations that often remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame... Continue Reading »
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
According to the International Labour Organisation, more than 40 million people worldwide are victims of modern slavery. Although modern slavery is not defined in law, it is used as an umbrella... Continue Reading »
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
This International Day aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of people... Continue Reading »
Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day celebrates the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which declares that every person is entitled to inalienable universal human rights... Continue Reading »
International Universal Health Coverage Day
This International Day recognizes that universal health coverage (UHC), the idea that health care is a human right, is a key priority for international development as it is integral to... Continue Reading »
International Day of Education
Today it is important to recognize that education is a human right enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Access to education is also essential to achieving sustainable development... Continue Reading »
