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International Albinism Awareness Day

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...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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...

International Day of Family Remittances

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...

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

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...

Climate Week NYC 2024

Hybrid

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

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...

COP30

Belém, Brazil Belém, Brazil

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...