World Soil Day (WSD)
Did you know?*It can take up to 1,000 years to produce just 2-3cm of soil.*Over 33% of the Earth's soils are already degraded and 90% could become degraded by 2050.*Soil… Read More »World Soil Day (WSD)
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International Volunteer Day
"The diverse and dynamic role of volunteerism in promoting the Sustainable Development Goals merits strong support from Governments and other stakeholders. On this International Day, I thank volunteers for their… Read More »International Volunteer Day
International Civil Aviation Day
The purpose of International Civil Aviation Day is to help generate and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation to the social and economic development of States,… Read More »International Civil Aviation Day
International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide
"Where we see people facing systematic discrimination or becoming targets of violence simply because of who they are, because of their identity, we must act – both to defend those… Read More »International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide
International Anti-Corruption Day
"On this International Day, I urge people everywhere to continue to work on innovative solutions to win the battle against corruption and to ensure that precious resources serve the peoples… Read More »International Anti-Corruption Day
Human Rights Day
"It is clear that social divisions are being replicated online. More worryingly, as essential services continue to shift online, digital inclusion becomes mandatory for basic participation in society. It should… Read More »Human Rights Day
1948: Adoption of United Nations Declaration of Human Rights
Celebrate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by reading a simplified version or the illustrated booklet of the Declaration, or watching the Declaration in sign languages.
International Mountain Day
International Mountain Day has its roots in the document “Managing Fragile Ecosystems: Sustainable Mountain Development” (called Chapter 13), adopted in 1992 as part of the action plan Agenda 21 of… Read More »International Mountain Day
International Migrants Day
"All migrants are entitled to equal protection of all their human rights. On this International Day, I urge leaders and people everywhere to bring the Global Compact to life, so… Read More »International Migrants Day
International Human Solidarity Day
International Human Solidarity Day is a day to celebrate our unity in diversity, a day to remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements, a day to raise public… Read More »International Human Solidarity Day