International Days

Rallies Across Globe as Workers Mark International Labour Day —————————– Workers and activists around the world took to the streets on Friday, May 1, to observe International Labour Day — also known as May Day — highlighting both the historical…

UNESCO marks World Heritage Day with focus on climate threats to cultural sites ——————————- On April 18, countries around the world marked World Heritage Day—also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites—highlighting the need to protect cultural and…

World Day of Sport Highlights Role of Athletics in Promoting Peace and Social Inclusion —————————————- Global events marking the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace have underscored the growing role of athletics in fostering dialogue, reducing inequality, and…

World Conscience Day – April 5: Emphasizing Lasting Peace, Human Values ————————————– April 5 marks World Conscience Day, a time to reflect on individual and collective behavior and to consider our ethical responsibilities toward one another. The day highlights the…

World Zero Waste Day Highlights Urgency of Sustainable Consumption, Waste Reduction ——————————- March 30 marks World Zero Waste Day, an occasion aimed at raising awareness of the growing global waste crisis and promoting sustainable consumption practices to protect the environment…

UN Chief Describes Nowruz as Opportunity for Unity, Peace ———————————- António Guterres has described Nowruz as an opportunity to promote understanding and respect among cultures and people around the world, Khaama Press reported. In a message shared on March 21,…

Nonviolence Organization Calls for Preventive Strategies on International Day to Prevent Violent Extremism ————————————— The Global Nonviolence Organization (FreeMuslim Association) has called for comprehensive preventive strategies to counter violent extremism, stressing that effective responses must address its intellectual and cultural…

UN Marks World Interfaith Harmony Week with Calls for Dialogue, Peaceful Coexistence ———————————– The United Nations is observing World Interfaith Harmony Week, marked annually from 1 to 7 February, as an international occasion to promote interreligious dialogue, peaceful coexistence, and…

World Braille Day Highlights Rights and Inclusion of the Visually Impaired ………….. The international community marked World Braille Day on January 4, an observance established by the United Nations to highlight the importance of Braille in empowering blind and visually…

FreeMuslim Association Issues Statement to Mark International Children’s Day ————————————– The Global Non-Violence Organization (FreeMuslim Association Inc.), affiliated with the World Foundation of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi, marked International Children’s Day, emphasizing that children are our most valuable asset and the…