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 Tuberculosis Day – 24 March
World Tuberculosis Day is a worldwide event that aims to raise public awareness of tuberculosis and the efforts made to prevent and treat this disease. This event is held on March 24 each year and is promoted by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO). The efforts made to […]
4th Sunday of Lent, Year B
When told that something is free, or at a big discount, some people will rush to benefit from the offer. Others may be more suspicious wondering whether this is a genuine bargain or not. Could it be that we react in a similar way when what is on offer is… […]
International Literacy Day – 8 September
According to UNESCO, about 774 million adults lack the minimum literacy skills. One in five adults is still not literate and two-thirds of them are women. About 75 million children are out-of-school and many more attend irregularly or drop out. However, literacy is also a cause for celebration on the […]
World White Band Day against Poverty – 1st July
The white band is the symbol of the Global Call to Action against Poverty that brings together hundreds of organizations and citizens around the world. On the occasion of the World Day of the white band, July 1, each of us is invited to wear a white band on his wrist […]