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  • International Migrants Day

    Migrants are workers who move from place to place to do seasonal work. International Migrants Day is dedicated to recognizing the efforts and rights of these workers.

  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day

    International Holocaust Remembrance Day honors the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism and develops educational programs to help prevent future genocides.

  • National Freedom Day

    National Freedom Day is observed on February 1st in the United States to commemorate the date in 1865 when President Abraham Lincoln signed the joint resolution that later became the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery. It serves as a day to reflect on the importance of freedom, equality, and the ongoing pursuit of civil…

  • Rosa Parks Day

    Rosa Parks Day is an American holiday honoring the civil rights activist Rosa Parks, born on this day in 1913.

  • Harmony Day, Australia

    Harmony Day in Australia is a national observance promoting cultural diversity, inclusiveness, and respect for all Australians, regardless of their cultural background. The day encourages people to embrace and appreciate the rich tapestry of cultures that contribute to Australia's multicultural society.

  • International Day of Forests

    The International Day of Forests is an observance day to celebrate the beauty of the world’s forests and to raise awareness about the importance of trees to humans and our planet.

  • American Indian Citizenship Day

    American Indian Citizenship Day commemorates the passage of the Indian Citizenship Act in 1924, granting United States citizenship to all Native Americans born in the country.

  • World Refugee Day

    World Refugee Day aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by refugees and displaced persons. The day seeks to promote empathy, understanding, and support for the millions of people forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or violence. Click HERE for information and activities.

  • Women’s Equality Day, US

    Women's Equality Day commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote in the United States.

  • International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

    The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of the World's Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous peoples. It is also a day to acknowledge and recognize the many achievements made by indigenous people around the world.