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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
