World Health Day

World Health Day

2 April, 2017 | Events

World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April every year to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization.

International Mine Awareness Day

International Mine Awareness Day

1 April, 2017 | Events

This day is to foster the establishment and development of national mine-action capacities where mines remnants of war constitute a serious threat to the safety.

World Water Day

World Water Day

20 March, 2017 | U.S. Agencies

On World Water Day, March 22, UN Water highlights the importance of water and sustainable development in health, urbanization, industry and energy.

#YLAIEmpowers

#YLAIEmpowers

13 March, 2017 | U.S. Agencies

YLAI will be offering suggestions to help raise awareness of gender inequality issues and ways to take action to empower women.

2016 Human Rights Report

2016 Human Rights Report

6 March, 2017 | Reports

The State Department’s annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices document the human rights situation in 199 countries and territories around the world.

World Wildlife Day

World Wildlife Day

27 February, 2017 | Events

This day is celebrated on March 3 to raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants.