HISTORY OF GLOBAL DAY OF PARENTS Parents are a beacon of a child’s life. They lay the foundation for children, and nurture and equip them with the skills that are necessary throughout life. Parents protect their children and make countless selfless sacrifices to ensure their growth. On Global Parents Day, […]
World Reef Day – 1st June
The Marovo Lagoon in the Solomon Islands is the largest saltwater lagoon in the world. Protected by a double barrier reef, it’s home to unique marine life and coral, making it a bucket-list destination for divers. The beauty and diversity of life contained within its pristine, 700 square kilometres […]
World No Tobacco Day – 31 May 2025
World No Tobacco Day 2025: unmasking the appeal 31 May is World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). In 2025 WHO and public health champions from across the globe will come together for WNTD to raise awareness about the harmful tactics of the tobacco industry. Unmasking the appeal: Exposing industry tactics on […]
7th Sunday of Easter, Year C – 2025
Recently, I overheard a conversation reflecting what people talk about nowadays:the cost of living, inflation, the price increase of so many commodities, etc.One of those present in the group exclaimed: “Nowadays, there’s really very little that comes free of charge!” As I started reading the Scripture texts of today’s celebration, […]
International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers – 29 May
Background The General Assembly, in its resolution 57/129, designated 29 May as the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. This is the date when in 1948 the first UN peacekeeping mission named the « United Nations Truce Supervision Organization », or UNTSO, began operations in Palestine. On this day, we pay tribute […]
Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, Year C – 2025
Observing what people do, hearing what they say, we can be tempted to ask them: “WHY…”“Why do you act in this way, why did you say what you just told this person?” This is precisely the question that psychologists advise us NOT to ask!They explain that this small inquiring word […]
International Day of Action for Women’s Health – 28 May
In 1987, during a reunion of members of WGNRR (Women’s Global Network for Reproductive Rights) in Costa Rica, May 28 was declared as International Day of Action for Women’s Health. Since then, May 28 has been internationally renowned and activities are held worldwide by women’s and health groups. In 1999, […]
World Day of Altruism – 26 May
The day of those who want to create a better and more respectful worldNo matter what your culture, your social status, your education level, your age, your desires, and your aspirations are, you are concerned by your future and the future of the planet you live on; this is the […]
Africa Day – 25 May
Africa Day (formerly African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day) is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity on 25 May 1963. It is celebrated in various countries on the African continent, as well as around the world. The organisation was transformed into the African Union on 9 July 2002 in Durban, South Africa, but the […]
International Missing Children’s Day – 25 May
International Missing Children’s The Network has 23 member countries: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the US. Every year on May 25, GMCN (Global Missing Children […]