International Day for Biological Diversity or World Biodiversity Day is observed on 22nd May every year to increase awareness and understanding of the issues of biodiversity. Biodiversity is essential for sustaining the balance of the planet. It is the cornerstone of ecosystem ...

International Nurses Day (IND) is observed around the world May 12 (the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth in 1820). Florence Nightingale was the founder of modern nursing and was a British social reformer and statistician. The day is set aside to honor and note the many ...

‘International No Diet Day 2022’ is celebrated all over the world on 6 May. People are made aware on this day of body acceptance, leaving the behaviour of body shaming, which consists of people of all shapes and sizes. The day makes you love yourself and indulge with some tasty ...

On April 22, people unite to celebrate International Mother Earth Day. The day is to focus on the responsibility to rebuild our troubled relationship with nature. It recognizes that “the Earth and its ecosystems are our home” and that “it is necessary to promote harmony with nature and the Earth.” ...

Every year on April 18, the United Nations commemorates World Heritage Day. The Day is observed to preserve the human heritage and recognize the efforts of the organizations working for it. Monuments and ancient buildings are an asset to the world. They make for the rich ...

On 7 April, UNESCO commemorates the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, which was established by the United Nations General Assembly (link is external)in 2003. This day marks the genocide against members of the Tutsi. The main objective of ...

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), which takes place annually on 6 April, presents an opportunity to recognize the positive role sport and physical activity play in communities and in people’s lives across the globe. The day is a means to celebrate the power of ...

International Day of Conscience 2022 celebrations are on Tuesday, 5 April 2022. This Day is observed every year on 5th April and the first International Conscience Day was observed in 2020. So in the current year, the third United Nations (UN) International Day of Conscience ...

On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. It was first observed on 4 April 2006. 2022 Theme – “Safe Ground, Safe Steps, Safe Home” The day was ...

The International Day of Drug Checking takes place on March 31 every year since 2017 to ensure people are educated on drugs and aware of their effects. The day aims to promote harm reduction initiatives of drugs and reduce drug-related risks.