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International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a global day to celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. The first IWD was launched by a woman named Clara Zetkin...
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The World Giving Index: Charitable Giving Differs Across Cultures
Australia and New Zealand are the most generous charitable givers in the world according to a new report from the Charities Aid Foundation: The World Giving Index 2010. The report demonstrates that...
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World Environment Day – June 5th
Today is World Environment Day (WED), one of the principle ways in which the UN stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. This year’s theme is Green...
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204 Olympic Poems: South America and the Caribbean (first 10)
To honour the spirit of the Olympics 2012, 204 poems from around the world, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, have been collected from each of the 204 participating countries by the Scottish Poetry...
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International Day of the Disappeared – August 30th
Today is the International Day of the Disappeared, a day to remember those who have been imprisoned without their friends and families knowing where or why. Colombia has a high number of disappeared...
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World Habitat Day – October 1st
In 2008, for the first time in history, more than half of the world’s population was living in cities. Today more than 50% of the world's inhabitants live in cities. Today is World Habitat Day, and...
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International Day of Rural Women – October 15th
It is estimated that 60% of chronically hungry people are women and girls. Today is International Day of Rural Women, a day that recognizes the vital role of rural women, including indigenous women, in...
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – October 17th
“Wherever men and women are condemned to live in extreme poverty, human rights are violated. To come together to ensure that these rights be respected is our solemn duty.” Joseph Wresinski, the founder...
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Halloween – October 31st
Halloween Day is celebrated as a festival around the world. Especially celebrated by the younger generation, this festival of All Hallowes comes about as a practice followed among the Christian...
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Universal Children’s Day – November 20th
Today is Universal Children’s Day, a day to remind people across the globe of the rights and welfare of children. Children's Day highlights the importance of welfare. The day was first established in...
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