International Day of Democracy
The word democracy has its origins from the Greek words demos meaning whole citizen living within a particular city-state and kratos meaning power or rule; and means rule by the […]
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International Dates
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
As explained by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, ozone is a gas made up of three oxygen atoms (O3) that occurs naturally in the upper atmosphere -- called the […]
International Day of Peace
International Day of Peace (Peace Day) was established in 1981 for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences, to contribute to building a Culture of Peace and to […]
International Day of Sign Languages
The proposal for International Day of Sign Languages came from the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) -- 135 national associations representing 70 million deaf people’s human rights worldwide -- and […]
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
The horror of the Second World War, culminating in the nuclear blasts at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, brought home the need to address the nuclear issue. However, and as outlined in […]
World Tourism Day
Tourism employs one in every ten people on Earth -- 100-120 million direct tourism jobs. It is a catalyst for equality and inclusivity, giving women, young people and those living […]
World Rabies Day
Rabies is preventable. It is a viral zoonotic disease that causes progressive and fatal inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. Clinically, it is characterised by either hyperactivity and hallucinations […]
International Translation Day
International Translation Day is to pay tribute to the work of language professionals in bringing nations together, facilitating dialogue, understanding and cooperation, contributing to development and strengthening world peace and […]
World Maritime Day
International shipping, transporting more than 80 per cent of global trade, is the most efficient and cost-effective method of international transportation for most goods. It is dependable and a low-cost […]