Message from Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO on the occasion of the World Radio Day We are living a revolution in how we share and access information – and, yet, in the midst of deep change, radio has never been so dynamic, engaging and important. This is UNESCO’s message […]
International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers – 12 February
Child Soldiers are Boys and Girls we Failed to Protect As we mark the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, tens of thousands of boys and girls are associated with armed forces and groups in conflicts in over 20 countries around the world. “Again this year, the multiplication […]
World Population Day – 11 July
« On this World Population Day, I urge all Governments, businesses and civil society to support and invest in teenage girls. Everyone deserves the benefits of economic growth and social progress. Let us work together to ensure a life of security, dignity and opportunity for all. » Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon 2016 Theme: […]
World Day of Action Against Hunger – 15 June
The 15th of June is the global day of action against hunger and is an opportunity to learn more about the challenges concerning food insecurity and malnutrition globally. Today, almost 870 million people worldwide are chronically undernourished and every day, 10,000 women and children under 5 years old die due […]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – 15 June
The global population of people aged 60 years and older will more than double, from 542 million in 1995 to about 1.2 billion in 2025. Around 4 to 6% of elderly people have experienced some form of maltreatment at home. Elder maltreatment can lead to serious physical injuries and long-term […]
World MS Day – 25 May
Awareness – Together We Are Stronger Multiple sclerosis and the MS movement – everyone engaged in addressing the challenges of MS today while moving toward long-term solutions for tomorrow – become better known each year. But more must be done. Together we are stronger when it comes to increasing awareness […]
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – 21 March
2016 Theme: Challenges and Achievements of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action – 15 years after The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is an opportunity to renew our commitment to building a world of justice and equality where xenophobia and bigotry do not exist. We must […]