Creativity and innovation in problem-solving There may be no universal understanding of creativity. The concept is open to interpretation from artistic expression to problem-solving in the context of economic, social and sustainable development. Therefore, the United Nations designated 21 April as World Creativity and Innovation Day to raise the awareness […]
International Day of Radio and Television for Children – 6 March
The International Day of Radio and Television for Children takes place on 6 March. This is a day when media professionals from around the world put themselves on the same page as children. They broadcast quality programs for children. Most importantly, they give children the opportunity to participate in the […]
Journée mondiale des ONG – 27 février
Imaginée par un étudiant en 2009, puis reconnue par 12 pays situés autour de la Mer Baltique en 2010, la journée mondiale des ONG prend une dimension internationale le 27 février 2014 avec sa reconnaissance par l’ONU. Défendre les droits fondamentaux Déclarées d’utilité publique, les ONG (organisations non gouvernementales), ont […]
World Science Fiction Day – 2 January
National Science Fiction Day promotes the celebration of science fiction as a genre, its creators, history, and various media, too. On January 2nd annually, millions of science fiction fans across the United States read and watch their favorites in science fiction. #ScienceFictionDay The date of the celebration commemorates the birth […]
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia – 17 May
Combating discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity Fighting discrimination based on sexual orientation has been an aim of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe since 1981. European governments took a historical step on 31 March 2010, when they recommended measures to combat discrimination based on […]
Journée Mondiale de la liberté de la presse – 3 mai
Ce séminaire s’est déroulé à Windhoek (Namibie) en 1991, et a conduit à l’adoption de la Déclaration de Windhoek sur la promotion de médias indépendants et pluralistes.La Déclaration de Windhoek exigeait l’établissement, le maintien et la promotion d’une presse pluraliste, libre et indépendante et mettait l’accent sur l’importance d’une presse […]
World Press Freedom Day – 3 May 2023
Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights 2023 year marks the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day. Three decades have passed since it was proclaimed in 1993, in which we have seen substantial progress towards achieving a free press and freedom of […]
World Radio Day – 13 February 2023
The theme for the 12th edition of the World Radio Day, to be celebrated on 13 February 2023, is « Radio and Peace« . War, as an antonym to peace, signifies an armed conflict between countries or groups within a country, but may also translate into a conflict of media narratives. The […]
World Television Day – 21 November
In recognition of the increasing impact television has on decision-making by bringing world attention to conflicts and threats to peace and security and its potential role in sharpening the focus on other major issues, including economic and social issues, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 November as World Television […]
Journée mondiale de la liberté de la presse – 3 mai 2022
Le 3 mai sert à rappeler aux gouvernements la nécessité de respecter leur engagement en faveur de la liberté de la presse et constitue également une journée de réflexion pour les professionnels des médias sur les questions relatives à la liberté de la presse et à l’éthique professionnelle. Tout aussi […]