A day of sorrow, penance, and fasting, Christians observe the commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday annually. Also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday and Black Friday, this is observed on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday and with church services. In Australia, it is first day of the Easter public holiday […]
International Children's Book Day (ICBD) marks the birthday of Hans Christian Andersen and has been celebrated annually since 1967 to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children's books. The Day is organised by The International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), a not-for-profit organisation that promotes international understanding through children's […]
Landmines are called the perfect soldiers because they can lie hidden for years after a conflict until triggered by a victim to explode. Laid in strategic areas by parties at war to protect military position and important infrastructure, or to deny access to enemy forces, they are also used to terrorise civilian populations. Innocent civilians […]
At 3.00am In Victoria, Australia, clocks are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, 4 April 2021, 2:00AM local standard time
The preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of humankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed […]
The World Health Organization recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or a combination of both. In addition to health benefits, sport is a fundamental right, and a powerful tool to strengthen social ties and to promote sustainable development, peace, solidarity and respect. International Day of Sport for […]