World Asthma Day is an annual event organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma to improve asthma awareness and care around the world. World Asthma Day takes place on the first Tuesday of May. The inaugural World Asthma Day was held in 1998.
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 and wellbeing, and other events involving or dedicated to children.
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 by war or persecution. Held every year on June 20th, we commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees.
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 Nations Development Programme in 1989, an outgrowth of the interest generated by the Day of Five Billion, which was observed on 11 July 1987.
"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 also take a moment to honour the brave health and aid workers who are targeted or obstructed as they set out to help people in […]
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 shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.
Held biannually, the Global Child Health Course is geared specifically towards residents but is open and accessible for all of CNH. This course is designed with a view to improving access to healthcare internationally and advancing the quality of care in both our local and global communities. The program is organized around issues central to […]
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 worldwide hunger from our lifetime.
Transforming Global Health: Storytelling and Science in Advocacy The 18th Annual CHOP Pediatric Global Health Conference, Transforming Global Health: Storytelling and Science in Advocacy, will convene a diverse community of clinicians, researchers, advocates, and global partners to explore how narrative and evidence together drive meaningful change in child health. Through dynamic presentations, real-world case studies, […]