The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types of forests. On each International Day of Forests, countries are encouraged to undertake local, national and international efforts to organize activities involving forests and trees, such as tree planting campaigns. The theme for each International Day of Forests is chosen by the Collaborative Partnership on Forests. … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day 2026
March 8, 2026 by
International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 each year to honor the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and girls. It is a day to recognize the progress made in advancing women's rights and to highlight the ongoing efforts needed to ensure their full participation in all aspects of society. The day originated from labor movements in Europe and North America during the early 20th century and was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977. It is … [Read more...]
February 15, International Childhood Cancer Day
February 8, 2026 by
As we mark this year’s International Childhood Cancer Day, please consider joining the World Community Grid who are also seeking to find childhood cancer treatments. Every year, more than 400,000 children and adolescents below 20, are diagnosed with cancer. The rate of survival depends on the region, with 80% survival in most High Income Countries but as low as 20% only in Low and MIddle Income Countries. The Target Goal of the WHO Global Childhood Cancer Initiative is to eliminate all … [Read more...]
Black History Month 2026
February 2, 2026 by
Black History Month 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of its founding, celebrating a century of Black history, culture, and contributions under the theme: “A Century of Black History Commemorations.”/a> Historical Background Black History Month began as Negro History Week in 1926, created by Harvard-trained historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) to document and celebrate the achievements of Black Americans at a time when … [Read more...]
2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science
January 6, 2026 by
Join UNESCO on 11 February 2026 for a global event celebrating women in science and shaping a future where science and gender equality advance together. Event International Day of Women and Girls in Science 11 February 2026 - 9:30 am - 11 February 2026 - 5:30 pm Location: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France Rooms: Room II Type: Cat VIII - Symposia Arrangement type: In-Person From vision to impact: Redefining STEM by closing the gender gap Today, women continue to represent less … [Read more...]
Epilepsy Awareness Month – November
November 1, 2025 by
Epilepsy (from Ancient Greek ἐπιληψία) is a common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures. Some definitions of epilepsy require that seizures be recurrent and unprovoked, but others require only a single seizure combined with brain alterations which increase the chance of future seizures. In many cases a cause cannot be identified, however factors that are associated include brain trauma, strokes, brain cancer, and drug and alcohol misuse among … [Read more...]
International Friendship Day July 30
July 28, 2025 by
International Friendship Day is celebrated globally on July 30 Human beings are social creatures and have always valued the importance of friends in their lives. To celebrate this noble feeling it was deemed fit to have a day dedicated to friends and friendship. International Friendship Day 2025 was introduced by the United Nations (UN), International Friendship Day is observed every year on July 30. The day promotes friendship, harmony, and mutual understanding across cultures, … [Read more...]
International Widow’s Day – June 23
June 11, 2025 by
International Widows Day takes place every year on 23rd June. It was initially launched by the Loomba Foundation at the House of Lords in London in 2005. The date, 23 June, was chosen because on this day Shrimati Pushpa Wati Loomba, the inspiration for the Foundation, became a widow. … [Read more...]
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES – May 15
May 12, 2025 by
The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year. The International Day of Families provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting them. It has inspired a series of awareness-raising events, including national family days. In many countries, this day is an opportunity to highlight different areas of interest and importance to families. Celebrate your … [Read more...]
Accelerate Action this International Women’s Day 2025
March 4, 2025 by
When did International Women’s Day start? International Women’s Day traces its lineage back to the very founding of America, and tied it to a letter sent by First Lady Abigail Smith Adams in 1776, which urged the Continental Congress to consider women's rights and protections. IWD 2025 campaign theme is 'Accelerate Action' Collectively, we can Accelerate Action for gender equality. Step forward in solidarity for International Women's Day (IWD) 2025 on March 8 to help … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day 2023
March 8, 2023 by
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has insisted that the world “cannot emerge from the pandemic with the clock spinning backwards on gender equality”. In 1977, the United Nations officially recognized International Women’s Day. This year of 2023, the United Nations’ theme for International Women’s Day is “Embrace Equity.” “Imagine a gender-equal world,” says the International Women’s Day website. “A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, … [Read more...]
World Mental Health Day – Global Priority for All
October 10, 2022 by
Hashtag: #WorldMentalHealthDay WHO: Whilst the pandemic has, and continues to, take its toll on our mental health, the ability to reconnect through World Mental Health Day 2022 will provide us with an opportunity to re-kindle our efforts to protect and improve mental health. Many aspects of mental health have been challenged; and already before the pandemic in 2019 an estimated one in eight people globally were living with a mental disorder. At the same time, the services, skills and … [Read more...]
WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS – July 30, 2022 International
July 18, 2022 by
THEME 2022 “Use and Abuse of Technology” This year’s theme focuses on the role of technology as a tool that can both enable and impede human trafficking. With the global expansion in the use of technology - intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic and the shift of our everyday life to online platforms -- the crime of human trafficking has conquered cyber space. The internet and digital platforms offer traffickers numerous tools to recruit, exploit, and control victims; organize their … [Read more...]
