2019 Theme: Volunteer for an Inclusive Future Happy International Volunteer Day! Today is a great day to appreciate the time and effort that volunteers give to better our society. Volunteering provides opportunities for people, particularly those often excluded, to concretely impact their own lives and play a constructive role in their communities by volunteering their Continue Reading
United Nations Day – October 24
Established in 1948, United Nations Day marks the anniversary of the UN Charter coming into force. The founding document was signed in 1945 and resulted in the formation of the United Nations. The UN was founded in efforts to bring peace, human rights and development to humanity across the globe. To mark the 75th anniversary Continue Reading
World Food Day and International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
16 and 17 October – World Food Day and International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. GOALS OF THE MONTH The first two Sustainable Development Goals – SDG1 No Poverty and and SDG 2 Zero Hunger – are the UN Sustainable Development Goals of the Month. You can find details about these goals and progress Continue Reading