Did you know? Since the middle of the 20th century, the world has experienced unprecedented population growth. The world’s population more than tripled in size between 1950 and 2020. The growth rate of the world’s population reached a peak between 1965 and 1970, when human numbers were increasing by an […]
World Ocean Day – 8 June 2022
Every year on June 8, World Ocean Day is commemorated to remind people of the importance of the oceans and the major role they play in everyday life. According to the United Nations, the day intends to raise awareness about the impact of human activities on the oceans and to […]
World Environment Day – 5 June 2022
World Environment Day 2022 is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and held annually since 1973, it has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach. It is celebrated by millions of people across the world. World Environment Day 2022 is hosted by Sweden. “Only One Earth » is the […]
International Jazz Day – 30 April 2022
International Jazz Day is celebrated every year around the world on 30 April. This day is observed to promote Jazz and raise awareness about its significance. As per the official website of the United Nations (UN), Jazz is recogniSed for promoting peace, dialogue among cultures, diversity, and respect for human […]
World Oceans Day – 8 June 2021
« Love ocean, he will not betray you. » On June 8, the entire world comes together for the largest water body surrounding us, which is the ocean. It is an important part of our earth as it provides us with water, the most integral element that we need in our daily […]
International day of Human Fraternity – 4 February 2021
With unanimous vote in the General Assembly, February 4 becomes the (first) International Day of Human Fraternity. The United Nations General Assembly voted unanimously to designate February 4 — the anniversary of the signing of the “Document for Human Fraternity” by Pope Francis and Grand Imam Ahmad Al-Tayyeb — […]
Journée internationale pour le droit à la vérité – 24 mars
L’intitulé intégral de cette journée proposée par les Nations Unies est : « Journée internationale pour le droit à la vérité en ce qui concerne les violations flagrantes des droits de l’homme et pour la dignité des victimes ». Les résolutions votées par cet organisation à cette occasion précisent qu’elles concernent essentiellement […]
Journée mondiale de l’océan – 8 juin
Nettoyons nos océans La Journée mondiale de l’océan est célébrée pour rappeler que les océans jouent un rôle primordial dans notre subsistance. Véritables poumons de notre planète, ils fournissent, par exemple, la plupart de l’oxygène que nous respirons. Ils constituent aussi une source importante de nourriture et de médicaments, et […]
International Volunteer Day – 5 December 2018
The United Nations (UN) annually observes the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development on December 5. The day, which is also known as International Volunteer Day (IVD), gives volunteers a chance to work together on projects and campaigns promoting their contributions to economic and social development at local, […]
Universal Children’s Day – 20 November
The United Nations’ (UN) Universal Children’s Day, which was established in 1954, is celebrated on November 20 each year to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide. UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, promotes and coordinates this special day, which also works towards improving children’s welfare. Background On December […]