by mullenm | Aug 14, 2019 | Days That Matter
International Day for Tolerance November 16 is International Day for Tolerance. The United Nations is committed to strengthening tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. This imperative lies at the core of the United Nations Charter, as... 
by mullenm | Aug 14, 2019 | Days That Matter
World Diabetes Day November 16 is World Diabetes Day. Globally, an estimated 422 million adults were living with diabetes in 2014, compared to 108 million in 1980. The global prevalence of diabetes has nearly doubled since 1980, rising from 4.7% to 8.5% in the adult... 
by mullenm | Aug 14, 2019 | Days That Matter
International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict November 6 is International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict.On 5 November 2001, the UN General Assembly declared 6 November... 
by mullenm | Aug 14, 2019 | Days That Matter
World Food Day October 16 is World Food Day. As overweight and obesity rates soar worldwide, this year, World Food Day will call for action to make healthy and sustainable diets available and affordable to everyone. At the same time, we are asking you to start... 
by mullenm | Aug 14, 2019 | Days That Matter
World Migratory Bird Day May 11 is World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD). The day is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global...
