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 […]
The “Cinco de Mayo” holiday celebrates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army in “The Battle of Puebla” in 1862. Cinco de Mayo is commonly recognized in American cities with large Mexican populations. Many Americans mistakenly think that Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day, but the national holiday is September 16th. […]
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 […]
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“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 […]
Families in Mexico and around the world celebrate Fathers on this day! Hug your Daddy. Here is a special song about Fathers and Daughters from Michael Bolton. https://youtu.be/uH88VMXInrI
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 […]
