The International Day of Rural Women is observed globally on 15 October each year. The United Nations General Assembly established the day on 18 December 2007 and was observed for the first time in 2008. The day recognizes the crucial role of women and girls in ensuring the ...

The Global Handwashing Day (GHD) is observed on 15 October every year. Each year on October 15, Global Handwashing Day highlights the importance of handwashing with soap and water at home, in the community, and around the world. The day was established by the Global ...

World Students’ Day is observed every year on October 15 to mark the birth anniversary of former President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. The day is celebrated in honour of the birth anniversary of the former president of India, Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. Since 2010, the United ...

World Standards Day (WSD) (also known as International Standards Day) is celebrated globally on 14 October annually. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of standardization to the global economy among consumers, regulators, and industry. World Standards Day 2021 ...

The International E-Waste Day (IEWD) is celebrated on 14 October every year since 2018, to promote the correct disposal of e-waste throughout the world with the aim to increase re-use, recovery, and recycling rates. The international day of e-waste organized by the WEEE Forum, ...

The United Nations International Day for Disaster Reduction is held each year on 13 October since 1989. The Day celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importance of reining in the risks ...

Every year the World Arthritis Day is observed every year on October 12 to raise awareness about arthritis, an inflammatory condition that causes pain and stiffness in joints which can worsen with age. This day was started by Arthritis and Rheumatism International (ARI) in ...

The World Day Against the Death Penalty is observed every year on 10 October. It is a day to advocate for the abolition of the death penalty and to raise awareness of the conditions and the circumstances which affect prisoners with death sentences. 2021 ...

World Mental Health Day is observed every year on 10 October globally for global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) established World Mental Health Day in 1992 and broadcast a two-hour telecast ...

This international observance day was declared by the United Nations to raise awareness of issues facing girls internationally surrounding education, nutrition, child marriage, legal and medical rights. The theme for 2021 International Day of the Girl Child is “Digital ...