World Alzheimer’s Day, marked annually on September 21, is dedicated to raising awareness about a disease that now affects more than 55 million people worldwide.
Every May 29, the world marks International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. It is a chance to pay tribute to the invaluable contribution of uniformed and civilian personnel and to honor more than 3,800 peacekeepers who have lost their lives while rendering peacekeeping services.
Pope's Message for World Day of Social Communication: Pope Francis released his annual message for the Word Day of Social Communication, a reflection on the Biblical text Exodus 10:2: "That you may tell your children and grandchildren" in January.
The COVID-19 pandemic, like many catastrophic infectious disease spreads the world has faced, could have been avoided if we treated our forests differently.
On this day, let me take the opportunity to give thanks to those who invented communication tools. May the proper use of communication and information tools brings us a more peaceful and united world.
FABC-OHD (Office of Human Development and Climate Change Desk) has prepared a short booklet of various activities that could be held by groups and families to celebrate Laudato Si Week for each day during the lock down period.
Founded by the United Nations in 1994, The International Day of Families is observed on May 15 every year to celebrate the importance of families, people, societies and cultures around the world.
Every year, migratory birds take long routes of thousands of kilometers across continents and oceans, in search of suitable habitat and ideal climate for breeding, food, and shelter.
The UN General Assembly invited all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system, non-governmental organizations and individuals to observe 8-9 May in an appropriate manner to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War.
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is a significant tool to raise awareness of how to make work safe and healthy and of the need to raise the political profile of occupational safety and health.
I cannot forget those who are sick with coronavirus, people who are in hospital. I am aware of the generosity of those who put themselves at risk for the treatment of this pandemic