World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing untold fear and suffering for older people across the world. Beyond its immediate health impact,
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International Day of Family Remittances
Remittances are a lifeline This year, the International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) will be observed under unprecedented conditions. COVID-19
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
When the soil asks for help Desertification is the degradation of land in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas. It
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Sustainable Gastronomy Day
What is Sustainable Gastronomy? Gastronomy is sometimes called the art of food. It can also refer to a style of
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
On this International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we stand in solidarity with survivors. We vow
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World Refugee Day
This year, the COVID-19 pandemic poses an additional threat to refugees and displaced people, who are among the most vulnerable.
International Day of Yoga
2020 Theme: "Yoga for Health - Yoga at Home" While the social distancing measures adopted by countries to fight the
International Day of the Celebration of the Solstice
The solstice as the embodiment of the unity of cultural heritage and centuries-long traditions Culture is the set of distinctive
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United Nations Public Service Day
Today, as we honour these essential workers and so many more, we must also reflect on how to better protect,
International Widows’ Day
Invisible Women, Invisible Problems The loss of a partner is devastating. For many women around the world, especially in developing countries,
Day of the Seafarer
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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
By resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987, the General Assembly decided to observe 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse
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