Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attack, stroke and lower limb amputation. Healthy diet, physical activity and avoiding tobacco use can prevent or delay type 2… Read More »World Diabetes Day

"At a time when extremism and fanaticism are unleashed too often, at a time when the venom of hatred continues to poison a part of humanity, tolerance has never been… Read More »International Day of Tolerance

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

"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

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

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