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Clear filtersThe International Day of Democracy is observed on September 15 to promote and uphold democratic principles. The UN General Assembly created the day in 2007 through a consensus resolution, and it was first marked in 2008....
The International Day for South-South Cooperation, observed on September 11, promotes cooperation and knowledge-sharing among developing countries. The 2026 observance saw the launch of the Global Alliance for South-Sout...
The International Day to Protect Education from Attack is observed every year on 9 September to stress the need to safeguard education during armed conflict; its 2026 theme is “Can Education Survive Attack? The Resilienc...
The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies was observed on 7 September 2026 to build awareness and encourage action for better air quality. The theme for 2026 is "Clean Air, Healthy Choices: Acting Together for Pe...
The United Nations has designated November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. The date matters for India because the 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' campaign was launched on Nove...
The International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed every year on August 30 to spread awareness about enforced disappearances and safeguard the rights of victims. The 2026 observance marks the 20t...
The International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed on August 29 to highlight the harmful effects of nuclear testing and push for an end to it. The UN General Assembly designated the day in 2009 and it was first mark...
World Senior Citizens Day is marked every year on August 21 to honour the contributions of older people and to raise awareness about their dignity, welfare and rights. The International Day Commemorating the Victims of A...
World Photography Day is observed every year on 19 August to honour photographers and recognise how photography preserves important moments; its 2026 theme is “HOME.” The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to t...
IntroductionInternational Youth Day 2026 was commemorated globally on 12 August to celebrate the potential of youth as partners in peace, digital transformation, and sustainable development. The official United Nations t...
IntroductionWorld Steelpan Day 2026 was celebrated globally on 11 August to honour the rich cultural heritage, acoustic brilliance, and community empowerment associated with the Steelpan (also known as the steel drum) —...
The Mising, Assam's second-largest plains tribe, drew attention on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (9 August) for their age-old ways of coping with floods. They live mainly along the Brahmaputra a...
