Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. World Day of Social Justice is a day recognizing the need to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion and unemployment. Many organizations, including the UN and the International Labour Office, make statements on the importance of social justice for people. Many organizations also present plans for greater […]
International Polar Bear Day is an annual event celebrated every February 27 to raise awareness about the conservation status of the polar bear. International Polar Bear Day is organized by Polar Bears International (PBI) to raise awareness about the impact of global warming and reduced sea ice on polar bear populations. The day encourages people to find ways to reduce their carbon output, such as […]
World Whale Day aims to raise awareness of these magnificent creatures. The annual holiday was founded in Maui, Hawaii, in 1980, to honour humpback whales, which swim off its coast. It’s the main showcase of the Maui Whale Festival. Every year, crowds flock to the island to join in the free all-day event, organised by the Pacific Whale Foundation. Pacific Whale Foundation is a non-profit […]
2 February each year is World Wetlands Day. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. The main goal of the Ramsar Convention is the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands as a means of achieving sustainable development throughout the world. A wetland […]
The 68th UN General Assembly declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses. Pulses, also known as grain legumes, are a group of 12 crops that includes dry beans, dry peas, chickpeas, and lentils. They are high in protein, fiber, and various vitamins, provide amino acids and are hearty crops. They are most popular in developing countries but are increasingly becoming recognized as an excellent part of a […]