by mullenm | Aug 12, 2019 | Days That Matter
World Mental Health Day October 10 is World Mental Health Day. The overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. It’s OK to Be Not OK Don’t Compare yourselves – You... 
by mullenm | Aug 12, 2019 | Days That Matter
World Teacher’s Day October 5 is World Teacher’s Day. Held annually on 5 October since 1994, World Teachers’ Day commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. This Recommendation sets... 
by mullenm | Aug 12, 2019 | Days That Matter
World Habitat Day October 1 is World Habitat Day. The United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our towns and cities, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. The Day is also intended... 
by mullenm | Aug 12, 2019 | Days That Matter
International Day for Universal Access to Information. September 28 is International Day for Universal Access to Information. Since 2016 UNESCO marks 28 September as the “International Day for Universal Access to Information” (IDUAI), following the adoption of the 38... 
by mullenm | Aug 12, 2019 | Days That Matter
International Day of Sign Languages September 23 is International Day of Sign Languages. According to the World Federation of the Deaf, there are approximately 72 million deaf people worldwide. More than 80% of them live in developing countries. Collectively, they use... 
by mullenm | Aug 12, 2019 | Days That Matter
International Day of Peace September 21 is International Day of Peace. Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and...