World Pneumonia Day (November 12) provides an annual forum for the world to stand together and demand action in the fight against pneumonia.

The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims takes place on the third Sunday in November every year as the appropriate acknowledgment of victims of road traffic crashes and their families. It […]

On January 27 each year, the United Nations (UN) remembers the Holocaust that affected many people of Jewish origin during World War II. This day is called the International Day […]

The consumer movement marks 15th March with World Consumer  Day every year, as a means of raising global awareness about consumer rights and needs. Celebrating the day is a chance to […]

World No Tobacco Day is observed around the world every year on 31 May. It is intended to encourage a 24-hour period of abstinence from all forms of tobacco consumption […]

The United Nations Public Service Day is celebrated onJune 23 of every year. The prestigious UN Public Service Awards are given away on this day.

On 20 October, World Statistics Day is observed throughout the world. World Statistics Day shed light on the many achievements of national and international statistical systems, to raise public awareness and build trust […]

World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the important role that science has in society and is celebrated each year on November 10. It also highlights the need to engage […]

International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development (December 5) is an international observance designated by the United Nations since 1985. It offers an opportunity for volunteer organizations and individual volunteers […]

World Leprosy Day is observed internationally on January 30 or its nearest Sunday to increase the public awareness of the Leprosy or Hansen's Disease. This day was chosen in commemoration of the death of Gandhi, the leader of […]