Date: Friday, 17 June 2022; 28th Anniversary.Sponsor: United NationsObjectives:The World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought is annually observed for the following purposes:to raise awareness of the presence of desertification and drought,to promote actions for preventing desertification and recovering from drought, andto strengthen implementation of … [Read more...] about World Day to Combat Desertification & Drought 2022
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International Day for Biological Diversity 2022
Date: Sunday, 22 May 2022; 30th Anniversary. Sponsor: United Nations Objective: 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 Biological Diversity was held … [Read more...] about International Day for Biological Diversity 2022
International Migrants Day 2022
Date: Sunday, 18th December 2022; 23rd Anniversary. Sponsor: United Nations; International Organization for Migration (IOM) Objective: The 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 2022
International Mountain Day 2022
Date: Sunday, 11 December 2022; 20th 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 words, … [Read more...] about International Mountain Day 2022
Human Rights Day 2022
Date: Saturday, 10th December 2022; 74th Anniversary. Slogan: All Human Beings Are Born Free and Equal in Dignity and Rights. Sponsor: United Nations Objective: 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: At its 317th Plenary Meeting on 4 … [Read more...] about Human Rights Day 2022