Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution! Plastic is one of the most widely used materials in the world with an annual production of more than 300 million tons. Plastic is used for its main purpose for only a moment - but, it has a lifecycle of 20 to 500 years. The discarded pieces […]
Living together in peace is all about accepting differences and having the ability to listen to, recognize, respect, and appreciate others, as well as living in a peaceful and united way. The UN General-Assembly, in its resolution 72/130, declared 16 May the International Day of Living Together in Peace, as a means of regularly mobilizing the […]
Why does cultural diversity matter? Most of the world's major conflicts have a cultural dimension. Cultural diversity is a driving force of development, not only with respect to economic growth but also as a means of leading a more fulfilling intellectual, emotional, moral and spiritual life. Cultural diversity is an asset that is indispensable for poverty […]
“Beat Air Pollution” For 2019, the theme of World Environment Day is, “Beat Air Pollution.” This is a call to action to combat this global crisis. China is this year's host. This year’s topic invites us all to consider how we can change our everyday lives to reduce the amount of air pollution we produce […]
On 15 July 2019, UNESCO-UNEVOC will celebrate World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of youth skills development! Young people are almost three times more likely to be unemployed than adults (UN)and continuously face the challenges of greater labor market inequalities. The aim of WYSD is to advocate for […]
Nelson Mandela International Day is observed each year on July 18th. In addition to honoring him, the day is also used to promote humane conditions of imprisonment; to raise awareness about prisoners being a continuous part of society; to value the work of prison staff as a social service of particular importance. The United Nations […]
Our world faces many challenges, crises and forces of division — such as poverty, violence, and human rights abuses — that undermine peace, security, development and social harmony among the world's peoples. To confront those crises and challenges, their root causes must be addressed by promoting and defending a shared spirit of human solidarity that […]
In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed this date to be celebrated every year. Indigenous peoples have sought recognition of their identities, way of life and their right to traditional lands, territories and natural resources for years, yet throughout history; their rights have always been violated. Indigenous peoples today, are arguably among the most […]
It is important to recognize the positive contributions that young people make to the societies of the world. They enrich the social and cultural fabric of their communities. Most work hard to earn a living and improve their circumstances. Many have the responsibility of helping to support their families and are a major contributor to […]
The United Nations General Assembly has declared the decade of 2015-2024 in tribute to Africans and their descendants around the world. Many people are unaware of the African presence in Mexico, but more people were enslaved and shipped into Latin America than into the north. The state of Guerrero, in particular, has a large concentration […]
International Literacy Day is an opportunity for Governments and our societies to highlight the improvements necessary to increase world literacy rates. The issue of literacy is a key component of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Sustainable Development Goal 4 has as one of its targets ensuring all young people achieve […]
The right to education means the right to a qualified teacher With the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goal 4 on education, and the dedicated target (SDG 4.c) recognizing teachers as the key to the achievement of the Education 2030 agenda, WTD has become the occasion to mark progress and reflect on ways to counter […]
2019 theme: GirlForce: Unscripted and Unstoppable From the UN Website: Nearly 25 years ago, some 30,000 women and men from nearly 200 countries arrived in Beijing, China for the Fourth World Conference on Women, determined to recognize the rights of women and girls as human rights. The conference culminated in the adoption of the Beijing Declaration […]
UN Day marks the anniversary of UN Charter in 1945, following World War II. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being. 24 October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. In […]
Education is a human right! The Universal Declaration of Human Rights calls for free and compulsory elementary education. The Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted in 1989, stipulates that countries shall make higher education accessible to all. Education is key to sustainable development The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognizes that […]
