World Radio Day
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 […]
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International Dates
International Book Giving Day
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 […]
World Day of Social Justice
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 […]
International Mother Language Day
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 […]
World Thinking Day
World Thinking Day, an initiative of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, is to think about "sisters" (and "brothers") in all the countries of the world and the meaning of Guiding […]
Zero Discrimination Day
Zero Discrimination Day is to promote equality before the law and in practice. First celebrated in 2014, the ask is to speak up and prevent discrimination from standing in the […]
World Wildlife Day
World Wildlife Day is to support animals and plants and to raise awareness of our globe's diversity of wildlife and marine life. With increasing numbers of endangered and extinct species, […]
International Women’s Day
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant […]
Harmony Week
Harmony is a noun for agreement in such domains as feeling, sound, look, feel or smell. Synonyms include accord, concord, cooperation, like-mindedness and unanimity. Harmony Week celebrates Australia’s cultural diversity, […]
St Patrick’s Day
A cultural and religious celebration of the Irish, Saint Patrick's Day marks the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c.385 – c.461), a patron saint of Ireland; and commemorates the […]