21 September: International Day of Peace Origins of the International Day of Peace and the United Nations’ Role The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly as a day dedicated to promoting peace…
23 August: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition When Was the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition Declared? The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade…
24 October: United Nations Day – Celebrating Global Unity and Cooperation History and Origins of United Nations Day The United Nations Charter was signed on 26 June 1945 by representatives of 50 countries. Although Poland was not present at the…
30 September: World Maritime Day – Celebrating the Heart of Global Shipping The Importance of World Maritime Day World Maritime Day is observed annually during the last week of September, spotlighting the crucial role of shipping in global trade, maritime…
27 September: World Tourism Day The Importance of Tourism Tourism is one of the world’s most significant economic sectors, employing roughly one in every ten people globally and providing livelihoods to millions more. In some countries, tourism accounts for over…
29 August: International Day Against Nuclear Tests The Impact of Nuclear Testing Worldwide Since the first nuclear weapon test on 16 July 1945, nearly 2,000 nuclear tests have been conducted across the globe. In the early years, little attention was…
30 July: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons United Nations Recognition and Purpose of the Day In 2013, the United Nations General Assembly convened a high-level meeting to review the Global Plan of Action against human trafficking. During this session,…
30 November: Remembrance Day for Lost Species Origins: Feral Theatre and The Life Cairn Remembrance Day for Lost Species was established in 2011 by Feral Theatre and The Life Cairn. Since its inception, the day has gained support from a…
World Environment Day: Celebrating and Protecting Our Planet What is World Environment Day? World Environment Day is an annual event established by the United Nations General Assembly to raise global awareness and inspire action for the protection of our environment.…
World Oceans Day: Celebrating and Protecting Our Blue Planet World Oceans Day is observed annually to highlight the critical role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth and to inspire action to protect and conserve these vast, life-giving waters. This…
22 May: International Day for Biological Diversity Declaration and Purpose The International Day for Biological Diversity is a United Nations-sanctioned observance dedicated to raising global awareness of biodiversity issues. Celebrated each year on May 22, this day underscores the vital…
Europe Day: Celebrating Peace and Unity Across the Continent Europe Day is a significant annual event established by the European Communities—precursor to today’s European Union (EU)—in 1985. Celebrated each year on 9 May, it honors the ideals of peace and…
12 June: World Day Against Child Labor About the Day The International Labor Organization (ILO) established the World Day Against Child Labor in 2002 to raise global awareness about the prevalence of child labor and to encourage action to eliminate…
World Fair Trade Day: Celebrating Ethical Commerce Globally World Fair Trade Day is celebrated annually on the second Saturday of May. This global event shines a spotlight on the essential role that small-scale producers play within the fair trade movement.…
09-Oct World Migratory Bird Day: Celebrating the Wonders of Bird Migration Origins of World Migratory Bird Day World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) was established in 2006 through a partnership between the Secretariat of the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian…
