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International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

The United Nations has designated 19 June as the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict since 2015. The day raises awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence. It honours the victims and survivors of sexual violence around the world, and all those who devote their lives to fighting for justice for victims, survivors, and vulnerable people at risk… Read More »International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

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World Refugee Day

Deuteronomy 10: 12 – 19  For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who is not partial and takes no bribe, who executes justice for the orphan and the widow,  and who loves the strangers, providing them food and clothing. You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers… Read More »World Refugee Day

World Social Media Day

Can you imagine living through a pandemic without social media? World Social Media Day is a time to recognise and celebrate social media's impact of global communication. Here are some ideas for activities: Revisit the Social Justice Statement Making it Real: Genuine human encounter in our digital world with your parish, school or community group.Share… Read More »World Social Media Day

International Day of Cooperatives

The United Nations International Day of Cooperatives is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of July. This year, the theme of the International Day of Cooperatives 2020 is Cooperatives for Climate Action. Since 1995, the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) and the United Nations have been setting the theme for the celebration of the International Day… Read More »International Day of Cooperatives

World Population Day

World Population Day is an annual event, observed on July 11 every year, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues.

World Youth Skills Day

This day highlights the importance of youth skills because rising youth unemployment is seen as one of the most significant problems facing economies and societies in the world today, both for developed and developing countries. Find out more here.

Nelson Mandela International Day

"It is easy to break down and destroy.The heroes are those who make peace and build."Nelson Mandela South African leader Nelson Mandela was born on this day in 1918. A timeline of his life, and links to the texts of some of his major speeches can be accessed here. For Reflection What can we learn… Read More »Nelson Mandela International Day

International Day of Friendship

"Through friendship — by accumulating bonds of camaraderie and developing strong ties of trust — we can contribute to the fundamental shifts that are urgently needed to achieve lasting stability, weave a safety net that will protect us all, and generate passion for a better world where all are united for the greater good."United Nations… Read More »International Day of Friendship