International Day against Nuclear Tests
Since nuclear weapons testing began on 16 July 1945, nearly 2,000 have taken place. In the early days of nuclear
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International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
More than a human rights violation against an individual Enforced disappearance has frequently been used as a strategy to spread
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International Day of Charity
Global Solidarity to Eradicate Poverty Charity, like the notions of volunteerism and philanthropy, provides real social bonding and contributes to
International Day of Clean Air for blue skies
A two-fold problem Health impact: tiny, invisible particles of pollution penetrate deep into our lungs, bloodstream and bodies. These pollutants
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International Literacy Day
Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond International Literacy Day 2020 focuses on “Literacy teaching and learning in
International Day to Protect Education from Attack
Education under attack Around the world, attacks on children continue unabated, as warring parties flout one of the most basic
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United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
The best example of solidarity among countries South-South cooperation is a manifestation of solidarity among peoples and countries of the
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International Day of Democracy
COVID-19: A Spotlight on Democracy The unprecedented COVID-19 crisis has resulted in major social, political and legal challenges globally. As
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the
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World Patient Safety Day
No one should be harmed in health care. Yet thousands of patients across the world suffer avoidable harm, or are
International Equal Pay Day
Equal pay for work of equal value International Equal Pay Day, celebrated for the first time this 18 September, represents
International Day of Peace
2020 Theme: Shaping Peace Together Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September.