December 5: International Volunteer Day – Honoring Global Impact Advancing Economic and Social Development Through Volunteering On December 5, the world observes International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development, as designated by the United Nations General Assembly through resolution…
5 December: World Soil Day World Soil Day: United Nations Declaration and FAO’s Leadership World Soil Day (WSD) is a global observance dedicated to highlighting the vital role of healthy soils. The initiative was first proposed by the International Union…
04-Oct World Animal Day: Celebrating and Protecting Our Animal Friends The Origins of World Animal Day The first World Animal Day took place on March 24, 1925, in Berlin, Germany, drawing more than 5,000 attendees—a landmark moment for animal welfare…
05-Oct World Teachers’ Day: Celebrating Educators Worldwide The Inception of World Teachers’ Day and the Vital Role of Educators World Teachers’ Day, observed annually on October 5, was established to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions of teachers worldwide. Its…
Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year Celebration Introduction to Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah, meaning “head of the year” in Hebrew, is the Jewish New Year festival and a time of profound spiritual reflection. Celebrated by Jewish communities worldwide, this holiday…
8-Nov Global Entrepreneurship Week: Celebrating Innovation Worldwide Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a vibrant, worldwide initiative that inspires and introduces entrepreneurship to millions of people—especially youth—across six continents. Established in 2008, GEW grew out of the successful Enterprise Week UK…
08 September – International Literacy Day: Promoting Literacy Worldwide What is International Literacy Day? International Literacy Day is observed every year on 8 September. Established by UNESCO in 1966, the day serves as a global reminder of the critical importance…
9 August: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples United Nations Proclamation of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples On 23 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 49/214, officially designating 9 August as the International…
October 9: World Post Day – Honoring the Vital Role of Postal Services Worldwide Each year on October 9, nations across the globe observe World Post Day, commemorating the founding of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in Bern,…
10 November: World Science Day for Peace and Development Dedication to Technology, Society, and the Proclamation of World Science Day One of the key outcomes of the 1999 World Conference on Science in Budapest was the creation of a dedicated…
11 July: World Population Day United Nations General Assembly Resolution World Population Day was established to highlight the urgency and importance of global population issues. The initiative began in 1989, following the “Day of Five Billion” observed on 11 July…
October 11: International Day of the Girl Child World Conference on Women The 1995 World Conference on Women in Beijing marked a turning point for global gender equality. At this historic gathering, delegates unanimously adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform…
September 12: World First Aid Day History of World First Aid Day Over 150 years ago, a pivotal event in northern Italy laid the foundation for the global concept of first aid that continues to save lives today. On June…
13 October: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction Origin and Purpose of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) was established in 1989 by a United Nations General Assembly resolution. Observed annually…
15 October: International Day of Rural Women The International Day of Rural Women, observed each year on 15 October, celebrates the vital role and contributions of rural women—including indigenous women—in advancing agricultural and rural development, strengthening food security, and eradicating…
