New York, USA, 19 December 2017: The United Nations General Assembly has declared 23 September as International Day of Sign Languages. The resolution (A/C.3/72/L.36/Rev.1 – International Sign version here) was initially adopted by consensus during the 48th meeting of the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, […]
International Literacy Day – 8 September
The United Nations’ (UN) International Literacy Day annually falls on September 8 to raise people’s awareness of and concern for literacy issues in the world. International Literacy Day highlights the importance of literacy in areas such as health and education Background According to UNESCO, about 774 million adults lack the […]
International Day against Nuclear Tests -29 August
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day against Nuclear Tests brings public awareness and education about the effects of global nuclear weapon tests. The day aims to end nuclear testing and to promote peace and security. Background The history of nuclear testing began on July 16, 1945, when an atomic bomb […]
World Humanitarian Day – 19 August
Every year, thousands of men and women the world over put their lives in danger working in Humanitarian causes all over the world. Working in the most poverty and illness stricken third world countries the world over, often in areas of great social violence, these dedicated heroes put their lives […]
16th Sunday of Year B
The relationship between a shepherd and his flock is not something one is used to in our society. A text that would describe this would belong to literature and… one could venture to say that there is a touch of sentimentality about it! The Bible offers us such a description […]
World Population Day – 11 July
The United Nations’ (UN) World Population Day is annually observed on July 11 to reaffirm the human right to plan for a family. It encourages activities, events and information to help make this right a reality throughout the world. Background In 1968 world leaders proclaimed that individuals had a basic […]
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – 26 June
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking falls on June 26 each year to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. This day is supported by individuals, communities and various organizations all over the world. Governments, organizations and individuals in […]
International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict – 19 June
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 […]