On this day, people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world organize and participate in activities and events to raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating or the rights, inclusion and well being of people with Down...
International Children's Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children's books. Founded in 1967, the day is observed on or around Hans Christian Andersen's birthday, April 2. During International Children's Book Day there will be a number of...
World Give Day is one day a year when people all over the world come together to support the causes they care about most. Whether you donate to your favorite non-profit, a person in your community, or give some of your time, World Give Day is a day to focus on giving back. The goal of World...
June 18th is International Sushi Day. This day was first celebrated in 2009. The day was created for one simple reason, to encourage people around the world to eat more sushi. Sushi is a dish made with cooked, vinegared rice combined with other ingredients. These “other...
There are hundreds of thousands of sports fields on the planet, and some stunning events unfold there every hour. Thanks to journalists' promptness, impartiality and talent, millions of fans around the world receive information, make their choices, form their opinions. World Sports...
World Hepatitis Day is annually held on July 28 to promote awareness of hepatitis, a disease that affects the liver. Organizations such as the United Nations and the World Hepatitis Alliance work with individuals and community groups to promote awareness raising campaigns worldwide about...