World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day is a global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise awareness, improve education and encourage personal, collective and government action towards […]
World Cancer Day is a global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise awareness, improve education and encourage personal, collective and government action towards […]
Established late December 2020, International Day of Human Fraternity acknowledges the 4 February 2019 signing by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, of the […]
Female genital mutilation (FGM) involves altering or injuring female genitalia for non-medical reasons. It is a violation of the human rights, health and integrity of girls and women. In addition […]
Pulses (legumes) include dried beans, lentils and peas, and are staples in many diets. With high nutritional value, pulses are an ideal source of protein, low in fat and rich […]
Less than 30 per cent of researchers in science and technology worldwide are women and only around 30 per cent of all female students select Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics […]
2021, the year of the (Metal) Ox, begins 12 February 2021 (Chinese lunar New Year Day) and ends 30 January 2022. The Ox is the second of all Chinese zodiac […]
The first radio signal is attributed to Guglielmo Marconi in Italy in 1895. Radio continues today for vital communications and as a platform for democratic discourse. It is the most […]
The aim of International Book Giving Day is to get books into the hands of as many children as possible and to increase children's regular access to and enthusiasm for […]
Social development and justice are important to achieve and maintain peace and security within and among nations, and will not be attained in the absence of peace, security and respect […]
Observed since 2000, International Mother Language Day celebrates cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable societies, peace, tolerance and respect for others. Globally, 40 per cent of the population does not […]