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On July 12, 2013, her 16th birthday, Malala spoke at the UN calling for worldwide access to education.
Celebrated throughout the world as part of an effort to recognize the emerging system of international criminal justice.
A call on everyone, everywhere to make the world a better place. A chance to reflect back on what has been done - and forward to what can be done. Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader (country’s first black head of state) and philanthropist, committed to dismantling apartheid.
Human trafficking is a crime that seeks to exploit children, women and men for numerous purposes, especially forced labour and sex. It is estimated that 21 million people are victims of forced labour globally, including those trafficked for sexual exploitation.
While making up less than 5% of the world’s population, the estimated 370 million indigenous people of the world, living across 90 countries, speak an overwhelming majority of the worlds 7,000 languages and represent 5,000 cultures. They also account for 15% of the world’s poorest people. This day is to celebrate their cultures and teachings, raising awareness of Indigenous rights. #WeAreIndigenous
Shine a spotlight on the millions of individuals around the world whose lives are caught in conflict, and honour the health and aid workers who seek to help these people in need. #WorldHumanitarianDay
The day is seen as an opportunity for collective recognition and focus on the historic causes, methods and consequences of slavery. The date is significant because during the night of August 22-23, 1791, an uprising began on the island of Saint Domingue (today known as Haiti), which influenced the eventual abolition of the transatlantic slave trade.
A celebration of the adoption of the 19th Amendment, which prohibits independent states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to American citizens on the basis of sex. #WomensEqualityDay
A day looking at the work that charities do around the world. Especially in global conflicts where human rights violations are prevalent.
It was celebrated for the first time in 1967. Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.
Peace Day was established to provide a global day where all of humanity commits to peace above all differences. #InternationalDayofPeace
An annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, as well as the history of the gay rights movement. Often celebrated in conjunction with National Coming Out Day on October 11.
Marked on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer in the philosophy and strategy of nonviolence. The day serves as an occasion to share the message of nonviolence, and to secure a culture of peace, tolerance and understanding.
A day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and contacts in more than 150 countries.
This day highlights and addresses the needs and challenges faced by girls around the world, promoting their empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. #InternationallDayoftheGirl #DayoftheGirl
Originally the World Day for Overcoming Extreme Poverty. Recognizes the knowledge and courage of families living in poverty around our world, the importance of reaching out and working with the poorest and underscoring the need that all people be treated with dignity and respect. #endPoverty
The anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945. #UNDay
A day served to recommit to the strengthening of tolerance through fostering mutual understanding among people and cultures. #InternationalDayofTolerance
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (White Ribbon Day) - CAN Commemorates the 1989 Ecole Polytechnique massacre, in which fourteen women were murdered and ten injured in the name of fighting feminism.
Commemorating the 1948 UN General Assembly adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Declaration of Human Rights empowers each of us. We need to stand up for our own rights and those of others, and must take action in our daily lives. #HumanRightsDay
Active and most visible spokes person/leader in the American Civil Right movement. He is remembered for advancing civil rights through civil disobedience and nonviolence.
Occurs the third Monday of every January A day recognizing the work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the American Civil Rights Movement. #MLKDay
To celebrate teh role of education for peace adn development.
International Day of the Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust An international day of remembrance of the Holocaust of World War II.
An annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, as well as the history of the gay rights movement.
A way to remember important people and events in the history of the African diaspora.
A day designed to encourage people make special effort to be nicer to others. #RandomActsofKindnessDay
A day to recognize the need to promote efforts to tackle issues including poverty and exclusion. #SocialJusticeDay
A day to raise awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multiculturalism. #ILMD
An annual day celebrated by the UN and other international organizations. The day aims to promote equality before the law and in practice throughout all of the member countries of the UN.
A day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women #BeBoldForChange
The day was conceptualized and founded by philanthropist, activist, statesman, and prominent United Nations special advisor Jayme Illien to inspire, mobilize, and advance the global happiness movement.
A call to the international community to increase efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. Observed on March 21 because on that day in 1960 South African police killed 69 people at a Sharpeville non-violence demonstration against the apartheid laws.
Designated in 2007, this day honours and remembers those who suffered and died as a consequence of the transatlantic slave trade, known as the world violation of human rights in history. Over 400 years, more than 15 million, men, women and children were victims.
An internationally recognized day on 2 April every year, encouraging Member States of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder throughout the world.
A global health awareness day celebrated under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization, as well as other related organizations. #worldhealthday
April 7, 1994 marked the start of the Rwandan Genocide, also known as the genocide against the Tutsi, in which between one half to over 1 million Rwandans were killed during a 100-day period, or approximately 70% of the Tutsi population, at the hands of the Hutu majority.
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection
Happens throughout the month of may - visit www.insideout.ca for details
The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 with resolution A/RES/47/237 and reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
Observed on May 17 and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT rights work worldwide.
Third Thursday in May - Promotes digital accessibility and inclusion for people with all disabilities.
According to the UN, three-quarters of the world’s major conflicts have a cultural basis. As such, bridging the gap between cultures is an urgent and necessary step towards peace, stability and development. This day is to celebrate cultural diversity and to see diversity as a driving force of development.
A day to recognize the efforts of UN Peacekeepers and to celebrate this service as an investment in global peace, security and prosperity.
The United Nation's principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment.
