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  • World Aids Day (UN)

    Every year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people living with and affected by HIV and to remember those who lost their lives to AIDS. (UN Day)

  • International Day Of Persons With Disabilities (UN)

    Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security. The commitment to realizing the rights of persons with disabilities is not only a matter of justice; it is an investment in a common future. (UN Day)

  • International Migrants Day (UN)

    International Migrants Day is a day set aside to recognize the important contribution of migrants while highlighting the challenges they face. (UN Day)

  • International Human Solidarity Day (UN)

    The UN General Assembly, convinced that the promotion of the culture of solidarity and the spirit of sharing is important for combating poverty, proclaimed 20 of December as International Human Solidarity Day. (UN Day)

  • Zero Discrimination Day (UNAIDS)

    On Zero Discrimination Day, 1 March, we celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life—and live it with dignity. Zero Discrimination Day highlights how people can become informed about and promote inclusion, compassion, peace and, above all, a movement for change. https://www.unaids.org/en/zero-discrimination-day

  • French Language Day (UN)

    French is the first official language spoken for 22.0% of the Canadian population. The majority of Francophones (84.1%) live in Quebec and close to 1 million live in other provinces and territories of the country. There is a growing focus on Francophone immigration to support communities outside Quebec. https://www.un.org/fr/observances/french-language-day

  • World Press Freedom Day (UN)

    World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) offers a critical moment to reaffirm freedom of expression and to align journalism, technology (including AI), and human rights actors around practical ways to strengthen information ecosystems for the future.