Category: United Nations
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World Press Freedom Day
World press freedom day has only been celebrated since 1993, it has much deeper roots in the united nations. Article 19 of the 1948 universal declaration on human rights states that everyone “has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and…
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International Labor Day
International Labour Day is also called the International Day of Workers and also the day of May. It is used to celebrate and encourage a wide range of national and international labors. On the festival of International Labour Day, mainly 80 nations of the world are given a holiday. Canada and the United States are…
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International Human Solidarity Day
International Human Solidarity Day is an annual event celebrated on December 20th, aimed at promoting the values of solidarity and cooperation among all people
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International Migrants Day
International Migrants Day is an annual observance on December 18th that aims to recognize the contributions and rights of millions of migrants around the world
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International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
The United Nations observes 26 September every year as the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
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International Day of Sign Language
It was established by the World Federation of Deaf. Millions of people in the world are deprived of hearing ability
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International Day of Peace
Every year 21 September is celebrated as International Day of Peace all over the world
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World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is celebrated on 20 June across the world to honour the courage and strength of refugees
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International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
In 2012, the UN announced that it would observe International Day to End Obstetric Fistula on May 23 each year, starting in 2013
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International Biological Diversity Day
The IBD first started when the Convention for Biological Diversity came into force on 29 December 1993.
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International Tea Day
The United Nations General Assembly has designated May 21 as International Tea Day based on a proposal moved by India at the FAO Intergovernmental Group (IGG) on Tea in October 2015
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World Bee Day
to raise awareness about the importance of pollinators, the threats they face, and their contribution to sustainable development, World Bee Day is celebrated. Like every year
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International Day of Living Together in Peace
The adoption of this day was the result of efforts by AISA International. Its mission is “to create a worldwide movement in favour of an awareness that a fraternal bond based on the Culture of Peace is a necessity for Humanity.
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International Day of Families
During the 1980s, the United Nations began focusing attention on issues related to the family
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Mine Awareness Day
On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year should be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.
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World Tuberculosis Day
Each year, we commemorate World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on March 24 to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of TB
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World Water Day
22 March of each year was declared World Day for Water, to be observed starting in 1993
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World Wildlife Day
UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants.
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World Pulses Day
Pulses, also known as legumes, are the edible seeds of leguminous plants cultivated for food. Dried beans, lentils, and peas are the most commonly known and consumed types of pulses.
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World Braille Day
We celebrate World Braille Day every year on January 4th because it’s Louis Braille’s birthday
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World Migratory Bird Day
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It aims to draw attention to the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. Background Originally, the idea of designating a day for migratory birds arose in the…