World Frog Day is an annual observance of the tailless amphibian. Created in 2009, the intent is to stem the extinction of many threatened species of frogs. In the past decade, approximately 170 species of frogs have vanished due to human activity and fungal infections. As frogs are particularly sensitive to their surroundings, the presence […]
There are many different ways to spell and pronounce the word that means 'new day': Nowruz, Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz and Nauryz. Celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox and the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere, International Day of Nowruz is also seen as the beginning of the new year […]
Poetry, is defined as a literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm, as poems collectively or as a genre of literature. It is also used to describe a quality or experience reflecting the beauty, intensity of emotions and harmony regarded as […]
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination marks the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960. After many years of struggle, the apartheid system in South Africa was dismantled and racist laws and practices have been abolished in many countries. An […]
Harmony Day celebrates our nation's multiculturalism. It is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background. Since 1999, more than 70,000 Harmony Day events have been held in childcare centres, schools, community groups, churches, businesses and federal, state and local government agencies across Australia. An Australian Government programme, the […]
Down syndrome (trisomy 21) is a genetic condition that occurs at conception. While most people have 23 pairs of chromosomes in each of their cells (46 in total), those with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome 21. Like every other human being, people with Down syndrome differ from individual to individual, and have areas of […]
The hashtag #water2me reflects conversations about what water means to people around the world. Water is undoubtedly central and important to us all, however it means different things to different people. On World Water Day question how water is important in your home and family life, and for your livelihood, cultural practices, wellbeing and local […]
World Meteorological Day marks the establishment in 1950 of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) (though it had been around since 1873). The 2021 theme is The Ocean, our climate and weather. The Ocean covers 70% of the Earth’s surface, provides vital resources, is the major driver of the world’s weather and climate […]
World Tuberculosis Day marks the day in 1882 when Dr Robert Koch announced his discovery of the bacterium that causes tuberculosis (TB) and thus opened the way towards diagnosing and curing this disease. The Day is to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis, and to end the global […]
The International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims pays tribute to the memory of Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero who was murdered in 1980. It is to acknowledge also the right to the truth in the context of gross violations of human rights and […]