History

World Heart Day is observed in many different ways across the world. Foundations and professional societies have devised innovative ways of marking the event. In many countries, there has been close collaboration between national societies and foundations.

World Tourism Day is held each year on September 27. Its aim is to foster awareness among the international community on the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value.

Life is better in a world where peace exists and, today, we look to those who have been peacemakers and peacekeepers to learn what we can each do individually to make the world a more peaceful place.

Today, 10 September, marks World Suicide Prevention Day. It is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP).

Literacy is most commonly defined as the ability to read and write. But it’s not as simple as it sounds.

The observance of International Day of Charity aims to remind the public, individuals, companies, and interest groups to work for the good of others and spur them into action.

The International Day Against Nuclear Tests serves as a reminder of the 1996 Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty that the U.N. adopted, but has not yet entered into force.

The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is annually observed on August 23 to remind people of the tragedy of the transatlantic slave trade. It gives people a chance to think about the historic causes, the methods, and the consequences of slave trade.

World Humanitarian Day is held every year on August 19 to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world.

Return to native cultures. Take care of the roots, because from the roots comes the strength that will make you grow, prosper and bear fruit.

The United Nations’ (UN) International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is annually observed on August 23 to remind people of the tragedy of the transatlantic slave trade.

Every year the international community celebrates “World Breastfeeding Week” from the 1st of August to the 7th to promote the positive effects of breastfeeding. 

On the World Day against Trafficking in Persons (July 30), Caritas Internationalis and COATNET urge governments to intensify efforts to identify victims of trafficking and exploitation, the number of which is worryingly increasing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

World Hepatitis Day, on July 28, is an opportunity for everyone to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis.

We celebrate Nelson Mandela International Day every year to shine light on the legacy of a man who changed the 20th century and helped shape the 21st.

Today, there are 1.2 billion young people aged between 15 and 24 years. They account for 16 per cent of the global population.

On July 11 every year, the world marks World Population Day. You may not have heard of such a day before but it has been celebrated for almost three decades already.

The International Day of Cooperatives is an annual celebration of the cooperative movement that takes place on the first Saturday of July since 1923.

June 26 marks the International Day in Support of Victims Torture. The observance aims to eradicate torture and the full implementation of the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

On June 15, the world marks the 10th anniversary of the Day of the Seafarer even as many seafarers serve on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, playing an essential role in maintaining the flow of vital goods, such as food, medicines and medical supplies.