Background World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. It falls each year on June 20 and celebrates the strength …

By resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987, the General Assembly decided to observe 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as an expression of its determination to …

July 2026 is Sarcoma Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness for rare cancers arising in bone and soft tissues. Key initiatives include wearing yellow on July 8, 2026, to show support. …

Empowering Youth to Build the Families They Want Global fertility rates are falling, prompting warnings about “population collapse.” But the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s State of World Population report …

World Head and Neck Cancer Day is observed annually on July 27th to raise awareness about cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, nose, and salivary glands. It emphasizes early detection, prevention, and …

Each year, more than a million people lose their lives to hepatitis – and the number of deaths is rising. But why? We have fast and accurate tests, effective and …

The theme for World Breastfeeding Week 2026 (August 1-7) is "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems". Coordinated by WABA, this theme emphasizes building long-term, lasting support for families across workplaces, communities, and …

Youth Localizing the SDGs The theme of International Youth Day (IYD) 2025, Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond, highlights the unique role of youth in translating global ambitions …

A Call to #ActForHumanity On 19 August, we mark World Humanitarian Day — a time to honor those who step into crises to help others, and to stand with the …

Our vision is a world without overdose Every August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) brings a global community together to take action on overdose.  It is a global platform that provides …