World Days

It is the goal of everyone to be happy and on this day the United Nations encourages countries and governments to give attention to the wellbeing of their citizens. So what are you going to do today...

In 2011 the UN declared April 12, as the International Day of Human Space Flight in rememberance of the first man in space, Yuri Gagarin on 12th April 1961, This historic event opened the way for space e...

The aim is to promote non-violence through education and public awareness. 2nd October was chosen because it was Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday. Gandhi lead india to freedom from the Britishin 1947. He taught...

The International Day of Older Persons recognises the contributions our senior citizens have made to our world. Such as any achievements they made which helped create our modern technological world ...

Peace Day “The International Day of Peace” is observed globally on 21 September each year and has been since 1981. So today is the day to bring about the end of any and all those personal situations that...

Disabilities come in many forms and not all of them are obvious to others. Take deafness, it is very common and because deaf people lip read very well, most of us hardly, if at all, notice someone i...

International Day of Rural Women recognises and honours the importance of rural women in enhancing agricultural and rural development worldwide and their role in society particularly in the field of econ...

International Mountain Day is held to raise awareness of the important role mountains play in our water and food supply. This year’s theme is their rich Biodiversity and to address the threats they face....

On August 30 each year, the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed by organizations such as the UN and Amnesty International who play an active role in raising awareness ...

A time for people to recognise the rights and beliefs of others. To respect others rights to be different, to have opinions that differ to your own and to let go of judgement. Debates take place acr...

The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers is a tribute to all those who serve and have served UN peacekeeping forces as well as those who died for peace. The day was first observed on 29t...

In 2014, the United Nations (UN) proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. But what is Yoga and how can it help you? Yoga is combines physical mental and spiritiual practices in a series ...

30th Aprl is International Jazz Day and if you like Jazz then you listen everyday. If you don’t know if you like it or not perhaps this would be a good time to find a jazz station on the radio and have a...

Over 775 million adults struggle with basic literacy of which two-thirds figure are women. International Literacy Day 2020 will focus on teaching and learning during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.&...

December 5th is International Volunteer Day (IVD), to be more precise, the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development. I think International Volunteer Day allows us to give than...

23rd June is International Widows' Day and was introduced by the United Nations in 2010 to address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries around the world even now in ...

International Women's Day is held every year on March 8 to celebrate women’s achievements throughout history and across nations.  Women such as Marie Curie, Amelia Mary Earhart, Emily Pankhurst...

There are many Indigenous People in different countries around the world and these groups of people share many similarities, even though they have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practice...

Today is Native American Heritage Day, (also known as American Indian Heritage Day) and recognises the native American heritage, history and contributions it has given to the world. It is always held on ...

The Tobacco plant is a native of the Americas and was originally used by native Americans as part of their spiritual ceremonies. It was brought to Europe in 1559 by Jean Nicot, the French ambassador...