Digital innovation can help tackle the world’s most pressing challenges From fighting climate change to eliminating hunger and poverty, digital technologies can help achieve 70% of targets under the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Now more than ever, building a sustainable future demands innovative thinking and action in the digital world. World Telecommunication […]
Feast of Diwali – 12 November 2023
Background Diwali is called the « Festival of Lights » and is celebrated to honor Rama-chandra, the seventh avatar (incarnation of the god Vishnu). It is believed that on this day Rama returned to his people after 14 years of exile during which he fought and won a battle against the demons […]
World Tourism Day – 27 September 2023
Investing in People, Planet, and Prosperity The overall disruption in the tourism sector brought about by COVID-19, provides an opportunity to redefine and recalibrate the direction and narratives of tourism investments for a more sustainable future for the People, the Planet, and prosperity. This World Tourism Day 2023, the UNWTO, under […]
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development – 21 May
Held every year on 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrates not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development. The United Nations General Assembly first declared this World Day in […]
International Day of UN Peacekeepers – 29 May
« United Nations peacekeeping is a proven investment in global peace, security and prosperity. Together, let us pledge to do all we can to enable that mission to succeed. » — UN Secretary-General António Guterres 2018 Theme: “UN Peacekeepers: 70 Years of Service and Sacrifice” The theme for the 2018 International Day […]
World Day of Social Justice – 20 February
The 20th February every year is designated by the United Nations as the World Day of Social Justice, a day to recognise the ongoing importance of a principle that is central to all work towards global peace and prosperity. Below is an excerpt about the significance of this day, from […]
World Day of Social Justice – 20 February
World Day of Social Justice is a day recognizing the need to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion and unemployment.Many organizations, including the UN and the International Labour Office, make statements on the importance of social justice for people. Many organizations also present plans for greater social […]