International Delegate’s Day

On 25th April 1945, delegates from 50 countries came together for the first time in San Francisco after the devastation of the Second World War to establish an organisation that would restore world peace and impose rules on the post-war world order. International...

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

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...

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

The red cross emblem was adopted 150 years ago by the Geneva Conventions to protect medical personnel assisting the wounded on the battlefield. Soon after, it was to identify the humanitarian services of Red Cross societies around the world. Today, it is one of the...

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 people. For representative democracy forms of government, the people make decisions about...

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

There are approximately 476 million Indigenous Peoples worldwide, in over 90 countries – 6 percent of the global population. Often lacking formal recognition over their lands, territories and natural resources, Indigenous People are often last to receive public...