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  • International Day Of Happiness (UN)

    The International Day of Happiness aims to make people around the world realize the importance of happiness within their lives. (UN page)

  • Day For Elimination Of Racial Discrimination (UN)

    The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960. It is a day to highlight the importance of human rights and to fight against injustice based on... Read More

  • World Water Day (UN)

    World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. (UN Page)

  • International Day of Families (UN)

    The 2024 International Day of Families aims to raise awareness of how climate change impacts families and the role families can play in climate action. Through family and community initiatives, we can foster climate action with education, access to information, training and community participation. UN International Day of Families page.

  • World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (UN)

    The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development highlights not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development. UN World Day for Cultural Diversity page

  • International Day of UN Peacekeepers

    This day commemorates the United Nations peacekeepers who have worked to save and change lives in the world’s most fragile political and security situations. UN Page

  • Global Day of Parents (UN)

    Emphasizing the critical role of parents in the rearing of children, the Global Day of Parents recognizes that the family has the primary responsibility for the nurturing and protection of children. For the full and harmonious development of their personality, children should grow up in a family environment and in an atmosphere of happiness, love... Read More