The UN Recognizes Our Young People 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 […]
Remember the Slave Trade and Teach! By means of the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, UNESCO aims to recall the crucial importance of the transmission of history in order to shed light on the fight against all forms of oppression and racism today. This effort is the eternal […]
Protect the Free Press! Journalists across the world have been killed for reporting the news and bringing information to the public. In some countries, journalists are described as "enemies of the people." According to the United Nations, in nine out of ten cases the killers go unpunished. November 2nd is the ‘International Day to End […]
WORLD CANCER DAY: Join the global effort on World Cancer Day to raise cancer awareness and press everyone across the world to take action! Here are some facts from the World Cancer Day Organization to help you. Fact Sheet - Early Detection, Fact Sheet - Quality of Life, FactSheet - Healthy Life Choices, FactSheet - Treatment […]
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION: Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons, and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. Over 140 million girls and women alive today have undergone some form of […]
In December 2015, the United Nations Member States adopted a resolution to establish an annual International Day to recognize the critical role women and girls play in science and technology communities. Learn more: http://unsdn.org/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/ See this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=iRZx4Dz3vkE
There are a variety of different races and ethnic groups living in Mexico that speak over 60 different languages. Today, we celebrate the native languages and seek to preserve and teach them.
Goal 14 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals aims to “conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.” For 2019, the theme of World Wildlife Day is: “Life Below Water: For people and planet.” On this day, the world is asked to focus on the conservation and sustainable use […]
This year's theme: Think equal, build smart, innovate for change! It is the year of the woman! For 2019, the theme Think equal, build smart, innovate for change focuses on innovative ways in which we can advance gender equality and the empowerment of women, particularly in the areas of social protection systems, access to public services […]
Be Happy! Since 2013, the United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Happiness. This day recognizes the importance of happiness in our lives. In 2015, the UN launched the 17 Sustainable Development Goals that seek to end poverty, reduce inequality, and protect our planet – three key aspects that lead to well-being and happiness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oB89nvdrdA Related Article: […]
For over 400 years, more than 15 million men, women, and children were the victims of the tragic transatlantic slave trade. This is one of the most tragic chapters in human history. On this day, we honor and remember those who suffered and died at the hands of the brutal slavery system. This day also […]
International Mother Earth Day is celebrated to remind us that we all depend on the Earth and its ecosystems to provide us with life and sustenance. International Mother Earth Day provides an opportunity to raise public awareness around the world to the challenges regarding the well-being of the planet and all the life it supports. […]
Now, both English Language Day and Spanish Language Day are celebrated together at the United Nations on April 23rd. These Days are the result of a 2010 initiative by the Department of Public Information, establishing language days for each of the UN's six official languages. The purpose of the UN's language days is to celebrate […]
In November 2011, the UNESCO General Conference proclaimed April 30th as "International Jazz Day". According to the proclamation, the Day is intended to raise awareness in the international community of the virtues of jazz as an educational tool, and a force for peace, unity, dialogue and enhanced cooperation among people. Many governments, civil society organizations, […]
The United Nations World Press Freedom Day began in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO's General Conference. Since then, 3 May, the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day. It is an opportunity to: celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom; assess the state of press freedom throughout […]
