by mullenm | Aug 11, 2019 | Days That Matter
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought June 20 is World day to Combat Desertification and Drought Day. Desertification is the degradation of land in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas. It is caused primarily by human activities and climatic variations.... 
by mullenm | Aug 11, 2019 | Days That Matter
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution 66/127, designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It represents the one day in the year when the whole world voices its opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted... 
by mullenm | Aug 11, 2019 | Days That Matter
World Day Against Child Labour June 12 is World day Against Child Labour. Child labour refers to the exploitation of children through any form of work that deprives children of their childhood, interferes with their ability to attend regular school, and is mentally,... 
by mullenm | Aug 11, 2019 | Days That Matter
World Oceans Day June 8 is World Oceans Day. We celebrate World Oceans Day to remind everyone of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe. The purpose of the Day is to inform the public... by mullenm | Aug 11, 2019 | Days That Matter
World Environment Day June 5 is World Environment Day. Humans are both creatures and moulders of their environment, which gives them physical sustenance and affords them the opportunity for intellectual, moral, social and spiritual growth. In the long and tortuous... 
by mullenm | Aug 9, 2019 | Days That Matter
International Day for Biological Diversity May 22 is International Day for Biodiversity While there is a growing recognition that biological diversity is a global asset of tremendous value to present and future generations, the number of species is being significantly...