Obesity Day 2025: addressing the growing burden of obesity On the occasion of Obesity Day, 4 March 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for urgent action to tackle the growing obesity problem which is now recognized as one of the most significant public health challenges of our time. […]
International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) – 15 November 2024
On 15 November 2024, the world marks the first International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime (TOC), established by General Assembly resolution 78/267. This day highlights the urgent need for global solidarity to […]
World Psoriasis Day – 29 October 2024
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. Psoriasis is a common, long-term (chronic) disease with no cure. It can be painful, interfere with sleep and make it hard to concentrate. Source: Text: Google Psoriatic Disease and the Family […]
International Day of Older Persons – 1 October 2024
Ageing is a natural phenomenon. The process has not often resulted in healthy active older persons who are still independent. As countries addressed communicable diseases and improved health and living conditions, a global trend for increase in life expectancy can be seen. Health services must be inclusive of the needs […]
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought – 17 June 2024
The theme of the 2024 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, 17 June, is “United for Land. Our Legacy. Our Future”, highlighting the future role of land stewardship in ensuring the stability and prosperity of billions of people around the world. Desertification, land degradation, and drought are among the […]
World Telecommunications Day – 17 May 2024
Digital innovation can help tackle the world’s most pressing challenges From fighting climate change to eliminating hunger and poverty, digital technologies can help achieve 70% of targets under the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Now more than ever, building a sustainable future demands innovative thinking and action in the digital world. World Telecommunication […]
International Volunteer Day – 5 December 2023
More than one billion people volunteer globally for solidarity and humanity, for people and the planet. International Volunteer Day (IVD), 5 December, is an occasion to pay tribute to volunteers worldwide and to recognize the value of volunteerism in advancing peace and development. This year, we mark IVD by recognizing the power […]
World Cities Day – 31 October 2023
Background The United Nations General Assembly designated 31 October as World Cities Day, by its resolution 68/239. The Day is expected to greatly promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities addressing challenges of urbanization and contributing to sustainable urban development around the […]
1st Sunday of Lent, Year A – 2023
A very small word (in the English language), it can determine much of life… IF… IF… suggests some conditions, opens up possibilities, outlines options, implies choices, calls on a person’s […]
World Braille Day – 4 January
Every year on January 4th, World Braille Day reminds us of the importance of accessibility and independence for those who are blind or visually impaired. About 36 million people around the world are blind. By 2050, the number of people diagnosed with blindness is predicted to rise to 115 million. […]