World Water Day
“The United States is committed to helping build a more water-secure world.”
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U.S. Citizens- Read our seasonal newsletter here! January, 2021
U.S. Citizens: Find our seasonal newsletter here
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LGBT Pride Month
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month) is currently celebrated each year in the month of June.
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World Space Week
World Space Week is observed from October 4–10 and is officially defined as “an international celebration of science and technology.”
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World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is held every year on August 19 to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service.
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World No Tobacco Day 2019
This day is celebrated on May 31 to highlight the health and additional risks associated with tobacco use.
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World Press Freedom Day
The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press.
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International Jazz Day
International Jazz Day is a yearly event on April 30 to celebrate the virtues of jazz.
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International Earth Day 2019
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. This year will focus on mobilizing the world to end plastic pollution.
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World Health Day
World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 to mark the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization.
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March is Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society.
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World Water Day
On World Water Day, March 22, UN Water highlights the importance of water and sustainable development in health, urbanization, industry and energy.
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International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is March 8 so celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women.
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World Wildlife Day
This day is celebrated on March 3 to raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants.
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World Cancer Day
This international day is marked on February 4 to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.
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World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is celebrated each year on December 1.
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U.S. Embassy was Closed in honor of Thanksgiving Day
All of the offices of the Embassy in Santiago was closed on Thursday, November 22.
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World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day is commemorated each year on September 27 to raise awareness on tourism’s actual and potential contribution to sustainable development.
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World Population Day 2018
World Population day is an annual event observed on July 11 every year which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues.
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U.S. Independence Day Celebration
On Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, there are many events to celebrate the history, government, and traditions of the United States.
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World Environment Day
World Environment Day is held each year on June 5.
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World Intellectual Property Day
World Intellectual Property Day is observed annually on April 26.
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International Day for Tolerance
The International Day for Tolerance is observed every November 16 to generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance.
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United Nations Day
On October 24, the international community celebrates United Nations Day to mark the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter.
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International Coastal Cleanup Day
Since 1985, 11.5 million people have hit the beach as part of the annual International Coastal Cleanup Day.
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International Youth Day
International Youth Day (IYD) is observed on August 12 by the United Nations.
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WiSci Girls STEAM Camp in Malawi
This year’s WiSci Girls STEAM Camp took place in Malawi, July 30–August 14.
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Happy 4th of July!
It is the Fourth of July — Independence Day — the birthday of the United States of America.
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World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day has been marked every June 20 since 2000.
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U.S. and Mexico Convene Conference on Prosperity and Security in Central America
The multi-day event brought together a diverse group of government and business leaders from the United States, Mexico, Central America, and other countries.
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Take Your Child to Work Day
The Embassy community constructed a green wall at the Embassy on “Take Your Child to Work Day”.
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World Book and Copyright Day
World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated on April 23 to highlight the power of books to promote a inclusive, pluralistic and open society for all citizens.
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International Mine Awareness Day
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.
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National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
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U.S. Presidential Inauguration
Inauguration Day took place on January 20 following a presidential election.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities – December 3
Each year on this day the international community comes together to take stock of progress made in advancing the rights of persons with disabilities.
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Habitat for Humanity Volunteering Event
Ambassador Perez and Embassy community volunteers from diverse backgrounds collaborated with ”Hábitat para la Humanidad” on Monday, November 21.
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Remarks by President Obama at YLAI Town Hall
President Barack Obama spoke at a town hall for the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) in Lima, Peru November 20, 2016.
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United Nations Day
October 24 marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter.
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International Day of the Girl Child
In 2011, a United Nations resolution established October 11 as the International Day of the Girl.
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Robert Y. Shapiro in Chile: “Outlook on the US Elections”
Shapiro examined the main trends and issues related to the 2016 Presidential race on Tuesday, September 27.
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Our Ocean Conference
Secretary of State John Kerry hosted the 2016 Our Ocean Conference in Washington, D.C. on September 15 to 16.
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