Indigenous youth as agents of change for self-determination Violations of the rights of the world’s Indigenous Peoples have become a persistent problem, sometimes because of a historical burden from their colonization backgrounds and others because of the contrast with a constantly changing society. In response to this problem, let’s remember […]
World Oceans Day – 8 June 2024
Planet Ocean: tides are changing The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth. The ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen, it is home to most of earth’s biodiversity, and is the […]
World Day for Responsible Tourism – 2 June
World Responsible Tourism Day is the internationally recognised date, supported by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, that highlights how tourism can make the world a better place. Source: Text: Google RESPONSIBLE TOURISM IN CANADA Everything is big here. Even the issues around responsible tourism in Canada. And although Canada has a reputation for […]
World Post Day – 9 October 2023
Innovation, Integration and Inclusion World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October, the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern. It was declared World Post Day by the UPU Congress held in Tokyo, Japan in 1969. Since then, countries across […]
Earth Day – 22 April 2021
Climate change and other environmental degradations have broken our natural systems, leading to new and fatal diseases as well as a breakdown of the global economy. But just as climate change and coronavirus painfully remind us of the harm we’ve caused, Restore Our Earth reminds us of the opportunities that […]
World Day for Decent Work – 7 October
Since 2015, the richest 1% has owned more wealth than the rest of the planet (Oxfam). 71% of people say governments should work towards a pay rise for workers (ITUC Global Poll 2017). 80% of people say the minimum wage in their country is too low (ITUC Global Poll 2017). […]