The International Day of Human Space Flight celebrates the start of the space era for humankind, reaffirming the important contribution of space science and technology in today’s world. The day also aims to promote aspirations to explore and maintain outer space for peaceful purposes. Background April 12, 1961, was the […]
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace – 6 April 2025
2025 Theme: Leveling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is annually celebrated on 6 April, to recognize the power of sport in fostering positive change, bridging barriers, and transcending boundaries. In the lead up to the Second World Summit for […]
International Day of Conscience – 5 ِApril
Promoting a Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience The preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that « disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of humankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech […]
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – 21 March
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed with a series of events and activities worldwide on March 21 each year. The day aims to remind people of racial discrimination’s negative consequences. It also encourages people to remember their obligation and determination to combat […]
World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture – 24 January
Held every year on 24 January, World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture celebrates the many vibrant cultures of the African continent and African Diasporas around the world, reinforcing UNESCO’s mandate to promote respect for cultural diversity and human creativity around the globe. As a rich source of the world’s […]
World Science Day for Peace and Development – 10 November
Celebrated every 10 November, World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the important role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. It also underlines the importance and relevance of science in our daily lives. By linking science more […]
World Ozone Day – 16 September 2024
The ozone layer, a fragile shield of gas, protects the Earth from the harmful portion of the rays of the sun, thus helping preserve life on the planet. The phaseout of controlled uses of ozone depleting substances and the related reductions have not only helped protect the ozone layer for […]
World Youth Skills Day – 15 July 2024
Youth Skills for Peace and Development In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship, as well as for addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development. The […]
World Water Day – 24 March 2024
This year’s World Water Day, on 22 March 2024, will take place under the theme ‘Leveraging Water for Peace’. The UN Secretary-General António Guterres, in his World Water Day message, emphasized the urgent need for increased transboundary water cooperation: “Water for peace is the theme of this year’s World Water Day. Achieving it relies […]
The Alphabet of Lent – Letter C
C for Calm Daily life often brings much to upset our plans and shake us. All that we had foreseen to do and all that suddenly comes up – this is all too much. And apart from all the activities of the moment, there are those that we must foresee. […]