Date: Tuesday, 5 November 2024; 8th Anniversary Coordinator: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) Objectives: World Tsunami Awareness Day is annually observed for the following purposes:to foster a better understanding and knowledge of tsunamis around the world, to highlight the importance of disaster education and early warning systems, to promote the … [Read more...] about World Tsunami Awareness Day 2024
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World Cities Day 2024
Date: Thursday, 31 October 2024; 10th Anniversary Slogan: Better City, Better Life Founder: United Nations Objectives: World Cities Day is annually celebrated for the following three purposes:To raise and spread awareness of the role of urbanization in global sustainable development and social inclusion. To promote the international community’s interest in global … [Read more...] about World Cities Day 2024
International Day for Disaster Reduction 2024
Latest Date: Sunday, 13 October 2024, 34th Anniversary Organizer: United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Objectives: The International Day for Disaster Reduction is annually observed for the following purposes:to foster better understanding and knowledge of the causes of disasters and the increasing challenges facing the disaster response and preparedness … [Read more...] about International Day for Disaster Reduction 2024
World Tourism Day 2024
Date: Friday, 27 September 2024; 44th Anniversary. Organizer: United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Objectives: World Tourism Day is annually celebrated around the world for the following purposes:to raise and spread awareness of the role that tourism plays in our society, to highlight its impacts on social, cultural, and economic values worldwide, and to … [Read more...] about World Tourism Day 2024
International Day of Democracy 2024
Date: Sunday, 15th September 2024. 16th Anniversary. Sponsor: United NationsObjectives:The International Day of Democracy is annually celebrated for the following purposes:Inception:International Day of Democracy was held for the first time on 15 September 2008 - the 20th anniversary of the First International Conference of the New or Restored … [Read more...] about International Day of Democracy 2024