Background In 2003, the International Labour Organization (ILO), began to observe World Day in order to stress the prevention of accidents and diseases at work, capitalizing on the ILO’s traditional strengths of tripartism and social dialogue. This celebration is an integral part of the Global Strategy on Occupational Safety and Health of the […]
To see and to touch…
This seems to be a reasonable desire – to be certain, not to be mistaken.One cannot always depend on hearsay – other people may have not observed correctly… This was the apostle Tomas’ position: he wanted to be assured that what the other apostles were saying was not simply wishful […]
2nd Sunday of Easter, Year C – 2025
It happens that… God does exactly what we want!It does happen, yes, that God goes along with what we ask for, even to the detail of it.We may have hoped for something but… we told ourselves that… it could not come about, and… suddenly…There it is: our request, our secret […]
World Malaria Day – 25 April 2025
In the 1960s, malaria was retreating – until the world hit pause. Global eradication efforts were abandoned in 1969, and millions of lives were lost. It took 30 years for the world to fight back against the deadly disease. Let’s not let history repeat itself. Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, […]
World Penguin Day – 25 April
Penguins are some of the most adorable, lovable and impressive creatures in the animal kingdom, so why not dedicate a day to these flightless birds? World Penguin Day is a celebratory and educative initiative that encourages people to learn more about penguins and their environment, how important they are to […]
World Day For Animals in Laboratories – 24 April
World Lab Animal Day is another name for World Day For Animals In Laboratories, observed every year on April 24 globally. The purpose of this day is to draw attention to the suffering and killing of animals that take place in laboratories all around the world. Animals used […]
World Meningitis Day – 24 April
World Meningitis Day helps to raise awareness about meningitis – a potentially deadly disease that can kill in a matter of hours or cause lifelong disability. Meningitis continues to be a major global public health issue causing up to 5 million cases each year, including epidemics of new strains that […]
John, the disciple, the friend…
During this Easter Season, the gospel texts present us the men and the women who have been the disciples of Jesus. Those who have been close to the Man of Nazareth share with us what they have known of him, and how what he said and what he did has […]
World Book and Copyright Day – 23 April
What is World Book and Copyright Day World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Each year, on 23 April, celebrations take place all over the world to recognize the scope of books – a link between the past and the future, a […]
Earth Day – 22 April
For the past 50 years, Earth Day has been celebrated by billions of people around the globe, annually every April 22, to join together in promoting awareness for the health of our environment. Why should we continue to celebrate this holiday? Some people may view it as just another holiday, […]