Date: Thursday, 17 June 2021; 27th Anniversary.Sponsor: United NationsObjective:The purposes of World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought are to raise awareness of the presence of desertification and drought, promote actions for preventing desertification and recovering from drought, and strengthen implementation of the United Nations Convention to … [Read more...] about World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought 2021 (June 17)
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International Day for Biological Diversity 2021 (May 22)
Date: Saturday, 22 May 2021; 29th Anniversary.Sponsor: United NationsObjective: The purpose of International Day for Biological Diversity is to increase understanding and awareness of global biodiversity issues.History:It was first created by the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly in late 1993.From 1993 until 2000, International Day for … [Read more...] about International Day for Biological Diversity 2021 (May 22)
International Migrants Day 2021 (December 18)
Date: Saturday, 18th December 2020; 22nd Anniversary.Sponsor: United Nations; International Organization for Migration (IOM)Objective:International Migrants Day is annually observed to dismantle prejudices and raise awareness of migrants’ contributions in the economic, cultural and social fields, for the benefit of both their country of origin and their country of … [Read more...] about International Migrants Day 2021 (December 18)
International Mountain Day 2021 (December 11)
Date: Saturday, 11 December 2021; 19th Anniversary.Sponsor: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)Objective:According to the United Nations, International Mountain Day was proclaimed to "encourage the international community to organize events at all levels on that day to highlight the importance of sustainable mountain development."In other … [Read more...] about International Mountain Day 2021 (December 11)
Human Rights Day 2021 (December 10)
Date: Friday, 10th December 2021; 73nd Anniversary.Slogan: All Human Beings Are Born Free and Equal in Dignity and Rights.Sponsor: United NationsObjective:Human Rights Day is annually celebrated to promote and protect human rights, relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of individuals, for all people over the world.Inception:The date was chosen to honor … [Read more...] about Human Rights Day 2021 (December 10)