21 May: International Tea Day – Celebrating the World’s Favorite Beverage Proclamation of the Day The United Nations General Assembly has officially designated 21 May as International Tea Day, following a call from the Intergovernmental Group on Tea to strengthen…
21 May: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development Origin of the Day The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed every year on May 21. This important day was established to acknowledge and…
29 May: International Mount Everest Day – Celebrating the World’s Highest Peak History of International Mount Everest Day International Mount Everest Day is observed every year on May 29 to commemorate the first successful ascent of Mount Everest, the world’s…
23 June: International Widows’ Day The Origin and Significance of International Widows’ Day International Widows’ Day is observed annually on 23 June. Officially recognized by the United Nations since 2011 under resolution A/RES/65/189, this day shines a spotlight on the…
29 May: International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers Background of the Day The United Nations General Assembly, through its resolution 57/129, designated 29 May as the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. This date marks the anniversary of the launch…
28 May: International Day of Action for Women’s Health History of the Day The International Day of Action for Women’s Health is observed annually on May 28. Established in 1987 at the International Women’s Health Meeting in Costa Rica, the…
23 May: International Day to End Obstetric Fistula Origins of the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) was instrumental in establishing the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, observed annually on 23 May. This…
21 June: International Day of Yoga What is Yoga? Yoga is an ancient physical, mental, and spiritual discipline that originated in India thousands of years ago. The word ‘yoga’ derives from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning “to join” or “to…
19 June: International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict Background On 19 June 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/69/293, designating 19 June each year as the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence…
18 June: Sustainable Gastronomy Day – Celebrating the Art of Sustainable Food Observed worldwide on 18 June, Sustainable Gastronomy Day shines a light on the vital role that sustainable gastronomy plays in our lives and our planet’s future. Established by…
15 June: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Origin of the Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed every year on 15 June. Established by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) in 2006, the day highlights…
14 June: World Blood Donor Day – Celebrating Life and Generosity Each year, countries around the world observe World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) to raise awareness about the critical need for safe blood and blood products. This day also honors…
13 June: International Albinism Awareness Day International Albinism Awareness Day is observed every year on June 13 to celebrate and promote the human rights of people with albinism around the world. This day aims to raise awareness of albinism and…
7 June: World Food Safety Day – Ensuring Safe Food for a Healthy Tomorrow About World Food Safety Day Celebrated every year on 7 June, World Food Safety Day (WFSD) raises global awareness and inspires action to prevent, detect, and…
June 6: Russian Language Day Each year on June 6, Russian Language Day celebrates the world’s seventh most spoken language and honors Aleksandr Pushkin, the renowned poet often called the father of modern Russian literature. Russian is spoken by over…
