World Toilet Day
Toilets save lives, because human waste spreads killer diseases. World Toilet Day is about inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and help achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG… Read More »World Toilet Day
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Universal Children’s Day
"Around the world, children are showing us their strength and leadership advocating for a more sustainable world for all. Let’s build on advances and re-commit to putting children first. For… Read More »Universal Children’s Day
1959: Adoption by UN of the Declaration of Rights of the Child
In 1959, the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, which defines children’s rights to protection, education, health care, shelter, and good nutrition. It was… Read More »1959: Adoption by UN of the Declaration of Rights of the Child
World Television Day
Television continues to be the single largest source of video consumption. Though screen sizes have changed, and people create, post, stream and consume content on different platforms, the number of… Read More »World Television Day
1981: UN Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief
The Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief was proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 36/55 of 25 November 1981. Today… Read More »1981: UN Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women issued by the UN General Assembly in 1993, defines violence against women as “any act of gender-based violence that results in, or… Read More »International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
“On this International Day of Solidarity, let us reaffirm our commitment to upholding the rights of the Palestinian people.” - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres In 1977, the General Assembly… Read More »International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare
This commemoration provides an opportunity to pay tribute to the victims of chemical warfare, as well as to reaffirm the commitment of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to… Read More »Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare
International Day for Abolition of Slavery
Slavery is not something from the past. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) more than 40 million people worldwide are victims of modern slavery. 'Modern slavery' is an umbrella term referring… Read More »International Day for Abolition of Slavery
International Day of People with Disabilities
The International Day of People with Disabilities is on 3 December. The theme for the day is ‘Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world’. Over 4.4 million people in Australia live with a disability and this United Nations observed day aims to increase awareness, understand and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements.