International Day to Protect Education from Attack
Observed to promote peace and development of educational dwellings, International Day to Protect Education from Attack urges nations to protect the right to education even amidst conflict and crises.
National Cinema Day
To commemorate the pivotal role played by stories in transcending national and cultural borders, National Cinema Day is observed around the globe! While the dates of the celebration vary, the true spirit behind the observance stays intact which is to honour the timeless legacy of cinema and the immortalising art of filmmaking.
International Translation Day
An opportunity to honour the commitment and efforts of language professionals, International Translation Day is annually celebrated on 30 September. The day acknowledges the role played by translators and interpreters in facilitating dialogue, thereby strengthening global peace and security.
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
Recognising the fundamental role that sustainable food management plays in combating global food scarcity, the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss is observed every year on 29 September with an agenda to minimise food wastage.
World Wide Web Day
Observed on August 1 every year, World Wide Web Day is a global celebration of the ability to browse information spontaneously and freely using the Web. Aiming to highlight the role played by the web in accessing information and facilitating communication, the day honours the potential of the World Wide Web in empowering the masses.
World Organ Donation Day
Synonymous with hope and compassion, World Organ Donation Day is celebrated annually on 13 August, aiming to create global awareness about the importance of organ donation in saving lives. This special day calls on individuals to pledge their organs, offering a fresh lease of life to those in desperate need.
Women’s Equality Day
Observed annually on 26 August, Women's Equality Day commemorates the arduous yet fruitful passage of female suffrage in the United States, shedding light on the impediments the advocates of suffrage had to overcome, to gain a decisive victory over gender-based discrimination.
International Dog Day
Every year on 26 August, International Dog Day celebrates the loyalty, adoration, and companionship that our pawed friends provide. Initiated in 2004 by Colleen Paige to raise awareness about the plight of shelter dogs, the day now globally recognises the indispensable role played by dogs of all breeds in making human lives fulfilling.
World Sports Journalist Day
Every year on 2 July, World Sports Journalist Day honours the enthusiasm and hard work of sports journalists, urging them to continually pursue excellence. Initiated by the International Sports Press Association in 1994 to commemorate its 70th anniversary, this day recognises the crucial role of sports journalists in sharing sports news worldwide.
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Occupying the most vulnerable stance besides women and the elderly, children in conflict-ridden zones possess limited or rather no choices, faced with a constant threat of being rendered orphans or homeless or displaced. Unfortunately, contemporary times happen to be coloured by unprecedented violence, exploitation and abuse, of which children happen to be the hardest hit victims, and for whom International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is annually observed.