World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Working on the front lines to end human trafficking This year, we will focus on the first responders to human
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
COVID-19 and indigenous peoples’ resilience While the exact origins of COVID-19 have not yet been confirmed, the link between environmental
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International Youth Day
In 1999, the General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August
World Humanitarian Day
Providing life-saving support during the pandemic On World Humanitarian Day (WHD) August 19, the world commemorates humanitarian workers killed and
International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
While more countries are affected by terrorism today, the number of victims has largely been concentrated in a small number
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International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
Human Rights Related to Freedom of Religion or Belief Freedom of religion or belief, freedom of opinion and expression, the
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition
UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education,
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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
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