United Nations Day recognizes the founding of the United Nations (UN) in 1945. The celebration is observed annually on October 24th. #UnitedNationsDay U.N. Day has traditionally been marked throughout the world by meetings, discussions, and exhibits about the achievements and goals of the organization. The United Nations works for the […]
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – 17 October
17 October presents an opportunity to acknowledge the effort and struggle of people living in poverty, a chance for them to make their concerns heard, and a moment to recognize that poor people are the first ones to fight against poverty. Participation of the poor themselves has been at the […]
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief – 22 August
On August 22nd, International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief recognizes the importance of assisting victims of religious persecution. When reading recent headlines, one can’t ignore that religious persecution is increasing. One in three people suffers from religious persecution. Of all the religions, […]
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day – 12 October
The Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance is pleased to announce the theme for World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2018: Palliative Care – Because I Matter. This theme was selected following an open consultation with people directly affected by serious illness, WHPCA members and supporters, and global hospice and palliative […]
International Day of Peace – 21 September
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. The United Nations Member States adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals […]
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition – 23 August
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is annually observed on August 23 to remind people of the tragedy of the transatlantic slave trade. It gives people a chance to think about the historic causes, the methods, and the consequences of […]
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People – 9 August
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous population. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection. Background […]
World Day against Trafficking in Persons – 30 July
On the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the UN aims to create awareness about human trafficking and worldwide efforts to defeat this scourge. In 2013, the UN member states adopted a resolution which designated July 30 as the World Day against Trafficking in Persons. They declared that such a day was […]
Nelson Mandela International Day – 18 July
Nelson Mandela International Day, also known as Mandela Day, is held on July 18 each year. The day remembers Mandela’s achievements in working towards conflict resolution, democracy, human rights, peace, and reconciliation. Background Nelson Mandela was born in Transkei, South Africa, on July 18, 1918. He is one of the […]
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture – 26 June
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is annually observed on June 26 to remind people that human torture is not only unacceptable – it is also a crime. What Do People Do? Rehabilitation centers and human rights organizations around the world celebrate the UN’s […]