World Children’s Day

World Children’s Day

World Children’s Day is annually celebrated on November 20 “to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare”. History World Children’s Day was originally established as...
International Day of the Girl

International Day of the Girl

International Day of the Girl Child is observed annually by the United Nations on October 11 to recognize girls’ rights and the challenges they face worldwide. The Day promotes the empowerment of adolescent girls and the fulfilment of their human rights. This year,...
World Habitat Day

World Habitat Day

In 1985, the United Nations declared the first Monday of October as World Habitat Day. It is annually celebrated to reflect on the basic human right of all to adequate shelter. It also serves as a reminder to the world of the responsibility we have for the future of...
International Day of Peace

International Day of Peace

September 21 is recognized by the United Nations as The International Day of Peace, also referred to as “Peace Day”. Peace Day was established in 1981 as a day dedicated to “commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among...
International Literacy Day

International Literacy Day

September 8 is International Literacy Day. Since its inception in 1966 by the UNESCO, International Literacy Day is meant to emphasize the importance of literacy for people and society and pushes for efforts that increase the number of literate societies. This year,...