Action Day

The World Conference for the Well-being of Children in Geneva, Switzerland, proclaimed June 1 to be International Children’s Day in 1925. It is usually marked with speeches on children’s rights […]

Every minute 20 people leave everything behind to escape war, persecution or terror. World Refugee Day is an expression of solidarity with people who have been uprooted from their homes […]

What is World Population Day? World Population Day, which seeks to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues, was established by the then-Governing Council of the United […]

"Every year on World Humanitarian Day, we shine a spotlight on the millions of civilians around the world whose lives have been caught up in conflict. On this day we […]

The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally […]

World Food Day is a day of action dedicated to tackling global hunger. Held annually on 16th October, people from around the world come together to declare their commitment to eradicate […]

World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living […]