On 15 November 2024, the world marks the first International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime (TOC), established by General Assembly resolution 78/267. This day highlights the urgent need for global solidarity to […]
International Workers’ Day – 1st May 2024
The Origin International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day, is a celebration of laborers and the working classes (See here). The day traces its roots back to the late 19th century, during the height of the industrial revolution. On 21 […]
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 […]
4th Sunday of Easter, Year C – 2022
A theology lesson in 4 Bible verses – this is what the text of this Sunday’s gospel offers us (John 10:27-30). Such a short text and so rich is the reality it describes. This 4th Easter Sunday is known as Good Shepherd Sunday as it focuses on Jesus, the Risen […]
4th Sunday of Advent, Year C – 2021
The daily news broadcast on television shows us long files of migrants and would-be refugees. Asked why they left their country, the recurring answer is that there was no security, no peace, where they come from. SECURITY and PEACE, the essentials for a decent life, a life without threat of […]
33rd Sunday of Year A – 2020
The text of the 2nd reading of this Sunday could be addressed to us, and it is! The words of Paul to the Thessalonians seem to take on a new meaning in this period of pandemic (1 Th.5:1-6). “While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly.” […]
32nd Sunday of Year C – 2019
We find ourselves in all kinds of situations – some of them bring joy, others, sadness. Encouraging experiences and dispiriting ones are all part of daily life. Smiles and tears take turns to express our contentment or our pain. When we look at what brings pain to us, we sometimes […]
International Day against Nuclear Tests -29 August
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day against Nuclear Tests brings public awareness and education about the effects of global nuclear weapon tests. The day aims to end nuclear testing and to promote peace and security. Background The history of nuclear testing began on July 16, 1945, when an atomic bomb […]
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 […]
World Day for International Justice – 17 July
Every year on July 17, World Day for International Justice is observed all around the world. The aim of the day is to promote international criminal justice and as a way of supporting the work of the ICC. What is the ICC? ICC stands for the International Criminal Court. It […]