• World Day Against Child Labour

    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...

  • 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 passed on, even if they do not have albinism themselves. The condition is found in both sexes regardless of ethnicity and in all countries of...

  • 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 youth, and this increase will be the greatest and the most rapid in the developing world, and recognizing that greater attention needs to be paid...

  • 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 of over 200 million migrants to improve the lives of their 800 million family members back home, and to create a future of hope for their children. Half of...

  • 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 – in person, hybrid and online. Each year, business leaders, political change makers, local decision takers and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds,...

  • 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 and celebrating the work of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It acknowledges their role in addressing social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges, often filling gaps left by governments...

  • 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...