The International Day of Neutrality is celebrated every year on December 12. The day was first proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2015. The purpose of the day is to promote the concept of neutrality, as well as to raise awareness of its importance in international relations and peacekeeping. In support of the International …
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is a United Nations (UN) program headquartered in New York City that provides humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. It was created by the UN General Assembly on 11 December 1946, with Sweden as its first chairman. The name “UNICEF” is a portmanteau of …
International Mountain Day is celebrated on December 11th. It was established in 2002 by the United Nations General Assembly to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, and to promote their sustainable management. Each year, a different mountain-related theme is chosen, and various events are organized around the world to mark the occasion. …
Green Monday is a term coined by eBay in 2007 to describe the Monday after Thanksgiving weekend, which is typically one of the busiest online shopping days of the year. The name refers to the surge in green (i.e., money) that retailers see on this day. If you’re looking for a way to reduce your …
It’s Nobel Prize Day! Every December 10, we celebrate the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death. Nobel was a Swedish chemist, engineer, and inventor who created dynamite. He also established the Nobel Prizes, which are awarded annually to people who have made significant contributions in the fields of chemistry, physics, literature, medicine, and peace. Today marks …
International Animal Rights Day is celebrated annually on December 10th. The day was established in 1925 by British author and animal rights activist, Anna Sewell. It is a day to reflect on the ways we can better protect the rights of animals around the world. Today is International Animal Rights Day, and it’s a day …
It is celebrated every year on December 10th. It commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Today marks Human Rights Day, a day to celebrate the progress made in advancing human rights around the world and to recommit to furthering these efforts. This …
The International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide is observed on December 9. The day was established by the UN General Assembly in 2015 to commemorate the victims of genocide and promote awareness about the need to prevent such crimes. In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted …
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International Anti-Corruption Day is observed annually on December 9. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003 to raise awareness of corruption and its negative effects on individuals, societies, economies, and governments. The day also serves as a call to action for individuals and organizations to work together to fight this global …
National Brownie Day is a food holiday that celebrates one of America’s favorite desserts, the brownie. This chocolatey treat can be enjoyed in many different ways, from classic chocolate to more creative flavors like peanut butter or mint. Whether you like your brownies chewy or cakey, there’s a recipe out there for everyone to enjoy …
