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  • Mar 20

    French Language Day

    UN French Language Day is observed annually on 20 March.[1] The event was established by UN's Department of Public Information in 2010 "to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote equal use of all six official languages throughout the Organization".[2] For the French language, 20 March was chosen as the date since it "coincides with the 40th anniversary of the In

  • Mar 20

    International Day of Happiness

    (A/RES/66/281) Happiness is a fundamental human goal. The United Nations General Assembly recognizes this goal and calls for “a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes the happiness and well-being of all peoples” (resolution A/RES/66/281). What is the International Day of Happiness? It’s a day to be happy, of course! Since 2013, the United Natio

  • Mar 21

    International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

    (A/RES/2142 (XXI)) The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960. In 1979, the General Assembly adopted a programme of activities to be undertaken during the second half of the Decade for Action to

  • Mar 21

    World Poetry Day [UNESCO]

    (UNESCO 30 C/Resolution 29) Held every year on 21 March, World Poetry Day celebrates one of humanity’s most treasured forms of cultural and linguistic expression and identity. Practiced throughout history – in every culture and on every continent – poetry speaks to our common humanity and our shared values, transforming the simplest of poems into a powerful catalyst for dialogue and peace.

  • Mar 21

    International Day of Nowruz

    (A/RES/64/253) The word Nowruz (Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz, Nauryz), means new day; its spelling and pronunciation may vary by country. Nowruz marks the first day of spring and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually occurs on 21 March. It is celebrated as the beginning of the new year by more than 300 million people all around the world and has bee

  • Mar 21

    World Down Syndrome Day

    (A/RES/66/149) Down syndrome occurs when an individual has an extra partial (or whole) copy of chromosome 21. It is not yet know why this syndrome occurs, but Down syndrome has always been a part of the human condition. It exists in all regions across the globe and commonly results in variable effects on learning styles, physical characteristics and health. Adequate access to health care

  • Mar 21

    International Day of Forests

    (A/RES/67/200) When we drink a glass of water, write in a notebook, take medicine for a fever or build a house, we do not always make the connection with forests. And yet, these and many other aspects of our lives are linked to forests in one way or another. Forest sustainable management and their use of resources are key to combating climate change, and to contributing to the prosperity

  • Mar 22

    World Water Day

    (A/RES/47/193) World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, focuses on the importance of freshwater. World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. It is about taking action to tackle the global water crisis. A core focus of World Water Day is to support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6: wa

  • Mar 23

    World Meteorological Day

    (WMO/EC-XII/Res.6) The World Meteorological day has been observed by World Meteorological Organization since 1961. Why March 23? March 23rd marks the day on which the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) was established by the ratification of the WMO Convention in 1950.

  • Mar 24

    World Tuberculosis Day

    Each year, we recognize World TB Day on March 24. This annual event commemorates the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes tuberculosis (TB). World TB Day is a day to educate the public about the impact of TB around the world.

  • Mar 24

    International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims

    (A/RES/65/196) The right to the truth is often invoked in the context of gross violations of human rights and grave breaches of humanitarian law. The relatives of victims of summary executions, enforced disappearance, missing persons, abducted children, torture, require to know what happened to them. The right to the truth implies knowing the full and complete truth as to the events that tran

  • Mar 25

    International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members

    (A/RES/49/59) Since the founding of the United Nations in 1945, hundreds of brave men and women have lost their lives in its service. During the 1990s, the growing number and scale of UN peacekeeping missions put many more at risk. More lives were lost during the 1990s than in the previous four decades combined. At that time, an awareness began to develop among Member States and staff, t

  • Mar 25

    International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

    (A/RES/62/122) United Nations General Assembly Resolution 62/122 that established the Outreach Programme on the transatlantic slave trade and slavery, also designated 25 March as the annual International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The Day is observed with ceremonies and activities at United Nations Headquarters in New York and at United Nat

  • Apr 02

    World Autism Awareness Day

    (A/RES/62/139) World Autism Day is celebrated each year on April 2. The United Nations' member states recognize it as a day to acknowledge and advocate for the rights of individuals with autism around the world. The goal of World Autism Day is to increase awareness about Autism signs, symptoms, and information.

  • Mar 01

    Zero Discrimination Day [UNAIDS]

    [UNAIDS] On Zero Discrimination Day, 1 March, we celebrate the right of everyone to live a full and productive life—and live it with dignity. Zero Discrimination Day highlights how people can become informed about and promote inclusion, compassion, peace and, above all, a movement for change. Zero Discrimination Day is helping to create a global movement of solidarity to end all forms of disc

  • Mar 01

    World Seagrass Day

    (A/RES/76/265) It is now known as a ‘wonder plant’, but for a long-time seagrass remained on the periphery of marine conservation, despite providing a valuable habitat that rivals that of more ‘charismatic’ mangrove forests and coral reefs. The most common seagrass in the UK is Zostera marina, also known as common eelgrass. It is a grass-like flowering plant with dark-green, ribbon-shaped lea

  • Mar 03

    World Wildlife Day

    (A/RES/68/205) The animals and plants that live in the wild have an intrinsic value and contribute to the ecological, genetic, social, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, recreational and aesthetic aspects of human well-being and to sustainable development. World Wildlife Day is an opportunity to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and to raise

  • Mar 05

    International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness

    (A/RES/77/51) On December 7, 2022, the UN General Assembly unanimously supported the initiative of Kyrgyzstan and adopted a resolution on proclaiming 5th of March as the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness. The international community takes special notice of the dangers posed by weapons of mass destruction and the need to raise awareness about them, especial

  • Mar 08

    International Women's Day

    International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when all women are recognised for their achievements. International Women’s Day was first born out of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe. Since those early days, International Women’s Day has grown in prominence and reach, touching women in every corner

  • Mar 10

    International Day of Women Judges

    (A/RES/75/274) Despite women’s increased engagement in public life, they remain significantly underrepresented in decision-making positions. In fact, a relatively small number of women have been, or are part of, the judiciary, particularly at senior judicial leadership positions. Women’s representation in the judiciary is key to ensuring that courts represent their citizens, address thei

  • Mar 15

    International Day to Combat Islamophobia

    (A/RES/76/254) International Day To Combat Islamophobia is an international observance designated by United Nations in 2022,[1][2] taking place on 15 March every year in 140 countries worldwide. The purpose of observing this day is to show the true face of Islam to those who hate Islam.[3] The date, March 15, was chosen as it is the anniversary of the Christchurch Mosque shootings, in which 5

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