Data Privacy Day
Data Privacy Day began in Europe and is also celebrated in the USA. It marks the anniversary of the signing in 1981 of the Council of Europe’s Convention for the Protection of Individuals with Regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data.
World Wetlands Day
Get more information about World Wetlands Day and a range of resources here. The Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, is called the Ramsar Convention, after the Iranian city where… Read More »World Wetlands Day
1939 Cumeragunja Mission Walk-off
In 1939 the Aboriginal people walked off Cumeragunja Mission in New South Wales in protest at living conditions and restrictions.
International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
Female genital mutilation comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls… Read More »International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
Waitangi Day
Waitangi Day marks the signing in 1840 of a treaty between representatives of the British Crown and over five hundred Māori chiefs. Claudia Orange explains that: Most chiefs signed a… Read More »Waitangi Day