The International Day of Peace is a United Nations International Day, declared and devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. The 2022 theme for the day is “End Racism. Build Peace.” According to Secretary-General António Guterres: “Racism continues to poison institutions, social structures, and everyday life in every society. It continues to ...

Established by the UN, it is an opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users.

Established by the UN, this day raises public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by nuclear weapons and the necessity for their total elimination

Established by UNESCO to campaign for the right everyone has to seek, receive and impart information

Celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender icons

International Day of Non-Violence, established by the United Nations, is the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and an occasion to promote public awareness and education about non-violent resolutions to conflict. Mahamat Gandhi was the leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of philosophy and strategy in violent resistance. He believed that Indians must not use violence or hatred in their ...

Saint Barthélemy Abolition Day  is a public holiday celebrated annually on October 9 in Saint Barthélemy. This day commemorates the abolition of slavery on the island in 1847. The cultural significance of this holiday is immense, as it marks the end of a dark period in the island’s history and celebrates the freedom of its people. It is a time ...

World Day Against the Death Penalty is a day to advocate for the abolition of the death penalty. It raises awareness about the inhumane conditions and circumstances of people living on death row relating to mental health, trauma and drug associated issues. Multiple NGO’s and world governments including Amnesty International, the European Union and the United Nations support this day.

World Homeless Day draws attention to people who experience homelessness and provides opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness. On this day, the community is encouraged to get involved by educating others on the issues of homelessness, celebrating and supporting local work, highlighting issues in the media, and hosting fundraiser events. The day also encourages donations ...

World Inclusion Day is held on October 10. It is a day dedicated to ensuring that individuals of various abilities, backgrounds, ages, races, religions, genders, and other characteristics are accepted, welcomed, and treated fairly. World Inclusion Day will honor the togetherness of diverse individuals, all of whom feel appreciated and included. The sense of belonging will be celebrated on World ...

The People’s Uprising against Fascism Day is celebrated on October 11th in North Macedonia. This public holiday commemorates the beginning of the anti-fascist war in 1941. It is a day to remember the brave individuals who fought against fascism and to honor their sacrifice. The holiday is an important cultural event that celebrates the country’s history and the resilience of ...

International Day of the Girl Child highlights the gender inequality girls experience globally. Created by the United Nations, this day raises the awareness of the gender divide experienced by women in workplaces, digital spaces and society. The UN recommends getting involved by sharing stories, blogs and videos of personal stories as well as making commitments towards addressing the gender gap ...