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The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and… Read More

On this day the world celebrates Malala Day in honour of Nobel Peace Prize recipient Malala Yousafzai. She has spent her life fighting for the rights of children and women…. Read More

For many women around the world, the devastating loss of a partner is magnified by a long-term fight for their basic rights and dignity. This is a day to take… Read More

World Refugee Day is the international day to honour people who have been forced to flee from their home. UN Page

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World Environment Day encourages awareness and action for the protection of the environment. This year’s World Environment Day campaign focuses on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience under the slogan… Read More

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… Read More

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

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… Read More