International Human Solidarity Day
Background Solidarity is identified in theĀ Millennium DeclarationĀ as one of the fundamental values of international relations in the 21st Century, wherein
World Braille Day
World Braille Day, celebrated since 2019, is observed to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of
International Day of Education
Education is a human right The right to education is enshrined in article 26 of theĀ Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
ā75 years after Auschwitz - Holocaust Education and Remembrance for Global Justiceā 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation
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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Ending Female Genital Mutilation by 2030 Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the
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World Pulses Day
What are pulses? Pulses, also known as legumes, are the edible seeds of leguminous plants cultivated for food. Dried beans,
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
To rise to the challenges of the 21st century, we need to harness our full potential. That requires dismantling gender
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World Radio Day
On this World Radio Day, let us recognize the enduring power of radio to promote diversity and help build a
World Day of Social Justice
2020 Theme: āClosing the Inequalities Gap to Achieve Social Justiceā Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and
International Mother Language Day
Safeguarding Linguistic Diversity Languages, with their complex implications for identity, communication, social integration, education and development, are of strategic importance
Zero Discrimination Day
ABOUT ZERO DISCRIMINATION DAY On Zero Discrimination Day, 1 March, we celebrate the right of everyone to live a full