International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is a United Nations observance on June 19 to raise awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence. The resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly on June 19, 2015. The date marks the Security […]
World Day to Combat Desertification – 17 June
LAND HAS TRUE VALUE. INVEST IN IT. The World Day to Combat Desertification (WDCD) will be celebrated worldwide on 17 June with the focus on sustainable land management as a way to regenerate economies, create jobs and revitalize communities. Under the slogan “Land has true value – Invest in it,” WDCD2018 will […]
International Albinism Awareness Day – 13 June
June 13 is International Albinism Awareness Day. It is a UN effort to stop the brutalities against people with albinism. Genetic Condition Albinism is a genetic condition resulting in little or no pigmentation in the skin, hair, and eyes. In several cultures around the world, and particularly in many African […]
World Day Against Child Labour – 12 June
Every year on June 12 the World Day Against Child Labor is observed to raise awareness of the plight of child laborers worldwide. Hundreds of millions of girls and boys around the world are affected. Child labor is especially rampant in many developing countries – but even in industrialized nations […]
World Oceans Day – 8 June
World Oceans Day 2018 – The Scourge of Plastic Pollution World Oceans Day is held every year on 8th June to raise awareness of the vital importance of our oceans and the role they play in sustaining a healthy planet. A global celebration, it looks to bring people and organisations together […]
World Bicycle Day – 3 June
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The worldwide promotion of cycling has entered an all new phase now the United Nations has declared June 3rd as International World Bicycle Day. The resolution, discussed on 12 April 2018 at the 72nd Regular Session of the UN General Assembly, was adopted by a consensus of […]
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 Hypertension Day – 17 May
World Hypertension Day might sound like an intensely stressful day, which causes high blood pressure, but it is in fact an educational event, designed to prevent instances of hypertension. Created by the World Hypertension League in 2005, the day is intended to increase awareness of the condition and issues surrounding […]
Earth Day – 22 April
What is Earth Day? Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 with events worldwide in support of the environment and to raise awareness for the environmental protection and care of our planet. The first Earth Day on April 22, 1970 is considered to be the birthday of the modern […]
4th Sunday of Easter, Year B
The gospel of this Sunday (4th Sunday of Easter, Year B – Jn.10:11-18) is well known with its text on the Good Shepherd. The words of Jesus are familiar and the picture they suggest to our minds is one similar to the picture here – a man concerned about his […]