World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
OnJuly 30th every year, the United Nations promotes World Day Against Trafficking Persons. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery and involves every country on earth. Victims are coerced
International Day of Friendship
The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly. It is a day dedicated to fostering peace through friendship. World leaders over the centuries recognized
Birthday of Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela was born on July 18, 1918 in Mvezo, son of an advisor to the chief of the Thembu royal family. When his father died, Nelson was only 12
World Population Day
World Population Day was established in 1989 by the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programmer — UNDP. The inspiration for this holiday was the peaking public interest in
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture (June 26). According to Human Rights Law, torture is defined as any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or
World Refugee Day
In a world marked by displacement and the search for refuge, this year’s Refugee day (June 20) theme “Finding Freedom” – with a focus on family – encapsulates the profound
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
This year (June 17), the theme of the Desertification and Drought Day “United for Land. Our Legacy, Our Future” spotlights the future of land stewardship — our most precious resource
World Day Against Child Labor
June 12th carries global humanitarian significance as the International Labor Organization commemorates World Day Against Child Labor in 2024. Coinciding poignantly with late spring annually, this observance confronts the stark
World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day (June 8, 2024) : Awaken New Depths. The ocean sustains humanity and all life on earth. Nonetheless, despite our utter reliance on it, we have only ever