Date: Wednesday, 21 September 2022; 41st Anniversary.Sponsor: United Nations Objectives:The International Day of Peace is annually observed around the world for the following purposes:to commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. to recognize the efforts of those who have worked or are working … [Read more...] about International Day of Peace 2022
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Key Facts and Statistics about the Impact of Air Pollution
Air pollution is a major public health problem because of its negative impact on health. To facilitate easy understanding, some key facts and statistics about the impact of air pollution on human health, extracted from relevant reports, are compiled at the following:GeneralAir pollution is a significant risk factor for several pollution-related diseases, including … [Read more...] about Key Facts and Statistics about the Impact of Air Pollution
World Development Information Day 2022
(Credit: Photo by Ariel da Silva Parreira from Freeimages) Date: Monday, 24 October 2022; 50th Anniversary. Sponsor: United Nations General Assembly Objectives: The World Development Information Day is annually celebrated for the following purposes:to draw the attention of the world to development problems and the need to strengthen international cooperation to solve them, … [Read more...] about World Development Information Day 2022
World Water Day 2023
Date: Wednesday, 22 March 2023; 31st Anniversary. Sponsor: United Nations Objective: World Water Day is annually observed to inspire people around the world to learn more about water-related issues and take action to make sustainable management of freshwater resources. Inception: The first World Water Day was held on 22 March 1993. The idea for this international day was first … [Read more...] about World Water Day 2023
International Volunteer Day 2022
Date: Monday, 5th December 2022; 37th Anniversary. Full name: International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development Sponsor: United Nations Objectives: The International Volunteer Day is annually celebrated to promote volunteerism, encourage governments to support volunteer efforts and recognize volunteer contributions to the achievement of economic and social … [Read more...] about International Volunteer Day 2022