What is the International Day of Happiness? It’s a day to be happy, of course! Since 2013, the United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Happiness as a way to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. Happiness is a fundamental human goal. […]
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 […]
International Volunteer Day – 5 December 2024
« Volunteers embody the best of humanity. On this important day, let’s draw inspiration from their example, and resolve to do our part to help shape a better world for all. » António Guterres Diverse volunteers, stronger communities For the International Volunteer Day 2024, United Nations Volunteers (UNV) demonstrates its commitment to […]
International Day of Banks – 4 December
The International Day of Banks is commemorated all over the world annually December 4th, to acknowledge the role of banks in providing people with important information for their financial security. Source: Text: Google The Principles for Responsible Banking The Principles provide the framework for a sustainable banking system and help the industry to demonstrate […]
International Youth Day – 12 August 2024
2024 Theme: From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development Digitalization is transforming our world, offering unprecedented opportunities to accelerate sustainable development. Digital technologies such as mobile devices, services, and artificial intelligence are instrumental in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Data generated from digital interactions supports evidence-based […]
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 […]
International Volunteer Day – 5 December 2023
More than one billion people volunteer globally for solidarity and humanity, for people and the planet. International Volunteer Day (IVD), 5 December, is an occasion to pay tribute to volunteers worldwide and to recognize the value of volunteerism in advancing peace and development. This year, we mark IVD by recognizing the power […]
World Cities Day – 31 October 2023
Background The United Nations General Assembly designated 31 October as World Cities Day, by its resolution 68/239. The Day is expected to greatly promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities addressing challenges of urbanization and contributing to sustainable urban development around the […]
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 […]
International Day for Biological Diversity – 22 May 2023
Introduction The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. When first created by the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly in late 1993, 29 December (the date of entry into force of the Convention of […]