The International Day of Light is a global initiative that provides a platform for the continued appreciation of light and the role it plays in science, culture and art, education and sustainable development, and in fields as diverse as medicine, communications and energy. The broad theme of light will allow […]
International Day of Families – 15 May 2024-2025
2024 Theme: Families and Climate Change Climate change negatively impacts the health and well-being of families through increased pollution, while extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change, such as hurricanes, droughts and floods, often lead to forced displacement and loss of livelihoods for families and individuals. Such events impact agricultural productivity […]
World Hypertension Day – 14 May
The WHD was first inaugurated in May 2005 and has become an annual event ever since. The purpose of the WHD is to promote public awareness of hypertension and to encourage citizens of all countries to prevent and control this silent killer, the modern epidemic. The theme for World Hypertension […]
International Nurses Day – 12 May
The tireless efforts of nurses all over the world are celebrated every year on May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth in 1820. Nurses are appreciated in many different ways on International Nurses Day, also called IND. People are encouraged to take time to thank a nurse who has […]
Fibromyalgia International Awareness Day – 12 May
May 12 is ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia International Awareness Day. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is characterized by substantial debility, which affects daily activities, and is accompanied by profound fatigue that is not relieved by rest. While varying by person, symptoms include post-exertional malaise, cognitive problems, […]
Endangered Species Day – 11 May
We live in a world full of many animals, insects, plants and creatures which are approaching risk of extinction – or are so close to extinction, that their species needs help immediately. When a species is defined as endangered, its numbers are especially low – in the last few thousands, […]
Migratory Birds Day – 10 May 2025
World Migratory Bird Day Unveils 2025 Conservation Theme: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities & Communities [FR] [SP] BONN/BOULDER/INCHEON, 14 November 2024 – The partners behind World Migratory Bird Day are happy to announce that the theme for the 2025 campaign will be dedicated to creating bird-friendly cities and communities. Next year’s campaign will highlight the […]
International Day of Argania – 10 May
The argan tree as a fundamental pillar for sustainable development The argan tree is typically a multipurpose tree that supports income generation, increases resilience and improves climate adaptation, playing a very important role in achieving the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental – at the local […]
World Lupus Day – 10 May
Over 1:1000 Canadian men, women and children are living with lupus and while we work towards our vision of life without lupus we want to ensure people living with lupus are living well. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation in one or more parts of the body. […]
4th Sunday of Easter, Year C – 2025
Among young people, there is something very important, something they long for: it is a sense of identity and a sense of belonging. In fact, most people are striving to attain this: to be recognized for who they are, and to be accepted as such.But we need first to get […]