World Environment Day
Solutions to plastic pollution More than 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year worldwide, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that, less than 10 per...
Solutions to plastic pollution More than 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year worldwide, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that, less than 10 per...
Russian Language Day at the UN June 6, the birthday of the great Russian poet A.S. Pushkin, as part of the program to support and develop multilingualism and cultural diversity, the...
Why improving food safety is important Access to sufficient amounts of safe food is key to sustaining life and promoting good health. Foodborne illnesses are usually infectious or toxic in...
Planet Ocean: tides are changing The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth. The...
Social Justice for All. End Child Labour! Observed on June 12th, World Day Against Child Labour is intended to serve as a catalyst for the growing worldwide movement against child labour. Emphasizing...
What is albinism? Albinism is a rare, non-contagious, genetically inherited difference present at birth. In almost all types of albinism, both parents must carry the gene for it to be...
Addressing Elder Abuse Between 2019 and 2030, the number of persons aged 60 years or over is projected to grow by 38%, from 1 billion to 1.4 billion, globally outnumbering...
Background The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is a universally-recognized observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and celebrated every year on 16 June. The Day recognizes the contribution...
Her land. Her rights. Droughts are among the greatest threats to sustainable development, especially in developing countries, but increasingly so in developed nations too. In fact, forecasts estimate that by...
A Climate Week NYC overview Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together over 600 events and activities across the City of New York...
World NGO Day: Why It’s Important for Companies & How to Participate What is World NGO Day?World NGO Day, observed on February 27, is an international day dedicated to recognizing...
The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) will convene in Belém, Brazil, marking a pivotal moment in global climate negotiations. This summit coincides with the 10th anniversary of the Paris...