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UN International Day of Non-violence - 2 October, SDG 16
UN International Day of Non-Violence – October 2, 2026 Let’s celebrate UN International Day of Non-Violence, October 2, 2026. The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. Gandhi, who helped lead India to independence, has been the inspiration for non-violent movements for civil rights and social change across the world. Throughout his

Ms. Tracey Campbell, Canada
Oct 22 min read


UN International Day of Democracy – September 15, SDG 16
Established in 2007, the first International Day of Democracy was celebrated in 2008. UN International Day of Democracy – September 15, 2026 Let’s celebrate United Nations International Day of Democracy on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The International Day of Democracy was established in 2007. The International Day of Democracy is a global observance that promotes and upholds the principles of democracy, emphasizing freedoms, equality, and the ability of all people to shape t

Ms. Tracey Campbell, Canada
Sep 152 min read


UN International Literacy Day – 08 September, SDGs 3, 4, & 10
UN International Literacy Day – September 08, 2026 Let’s celebrate United Nations/UNESCO International Literacy Day on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Literacy is critical to economic development as well as individual and community well-being. Effective literacy skills open doors to more educational and employment opportunities so that people are able to pull themselves out of poverty and chronic underemployment. International Literacy Day 2026 will celebrate the theme “Literacy

Ms. Tracey Campbell, Canada
Sep 82 min read


UN International Moon Day - 20 June, SDG 3 and 9
Yesterday, I celebrated the UN International Moon Day by watching in the theatre the 2024 film Fly Me to the Moon, which was pure fiction wi

Professor Redd, USA
Jul 21, 20242 min read


UNESCO World Teachers' Day - 05 October SDGs/Global Goals 4, 5, 8 & 10
Join the world on October 5 to celebrate and support teachers! World Teachers' Day | UNESCO “is a day to celebrate how teachers are...

Dr. Roberta Borgen (Neault), Canada
Oct 6, 20222 min read


UNESCO International Dance Day - 29 April - SDGs/Global Goals 3:
Observed by all UN member nations, today is a day to celebrate dance in all its genres around the world. "The Dance Committee of the...

Professor Redd, USA
Apr 29, 20222 min read

