Pour bien comprendre cette journée, il faut se souvenir de son origine anglo-saxonne: la « Pi-day ». Les dates en anglais se lisent « à l’envers » (n’est-il pas ?) et le 14 mars devient 03/14, soit à peu près 3.14…Pi-day Il n’en n’a pas fallu plus pour que des mathématiciens facétieux aient l’idée […]
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 Logic Day – 14 January
The ability to think is one of the most defining features of humankind. In different cultures, the definition of humanity is associated with concepts such as consciousness, knowledge and reason. According to the classic western tradition, human beings are defined as “rational” or “logical animals”. Logic, as the investigation on […]
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage – 27 October
Audiovisual archives tell us stories about people’s lives and cultures from all over the world. They represent a priceless heritage which is an affirmation of our collective memory and a valuable source of knowledge since they reflect the cultural, social and linguistic diversity of our communities. They help us grow […]
World Book and Copyright Day – 23 April
What is World Book and Copyright Day World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Each year, on 23 April, celebrations take place all over the world to recognize the scope of books – a link between the past and the future, a […]
World Art Day – 15 April
World Art Day, a celebration to promote the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art, was proclaimed at the 40th session of UNESCO’s General Conference in 2019. Art nurtures creativity, innovation and cultural diversity for all peoples across the globe and plays an important role in sharing knowledge and encouraging curiosity and dialogue. […]
World Radio Day – 13 February 2024
Radio: A century informing, entertaining and educating World Radio Day’s theme in 2024 shines a broad floodlight on Radio’s remarkable past, relevant present and promise of a dynamic future. Looking Forward to Radio’s Next Century The opportunity provided by the 100-year-plus milestone of Radio begs to be trumpeted at full […]
International Day of Education – 24 January
The sixth International Day of Education will be celebrated on 24 January 2024 under the theme “learning for lasting peace”. UNESCO is dedicating the International Day of Education celebrated on 24 January 2024 to the crucial role education and teachers play in countering hate speech, a phenomenon which has snowballed in […]
Journée mondiale de lutte contre le SIDA – 1er décembre 2023
Chaque année, le 1er décembre, l’UNESCO se joint à l’ONUSIDA, à ses coparrains ainsi qu’à d’autres partenaires pour la Journée mondiale de lutte contre le SIDA. Bien que des progrès considérables aient été accomplis pour mettre fin au SIDA, menace pour la santé publique, l’épidémie de VIH n’est pas terminée […]
World Olive Tree Day – 26 November
World Olive Tree Day was proclaimed at the 40th session of the UNESCO General Conference in 2019 and takes place on 26 November every year. The olive tree, specifically the olive branch, holds an important place in the minds of men and women. Since ancient times, it has symbolized peace, […]