Global
05 May 2020
The International Day of the Midwife is celebrated every May 5. This year, the commemoration occurs amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic - which has demonstrated the value of…
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Global
07 April 2020
7 April 2020 is the day to celebrate the work of nurses and midwives and remind world leaders of the critical role they play in keeping the world healthy. Nurses and other…
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Global
25 November 2019
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence…
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Nairobi, Kenya
12 November 2019
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo, where 179 governments adopted a landmark Programme of Action…
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Global
11 October 2019
Since 2012, 11 October has been marked as the International Day of the Girl. The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls'…
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Global
19 August 2019
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is held every year on 19 August to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected…
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Global
12 August 2019
The theme of International Youth Day 2019, “Transforming education”, highlights efforts to make education more inclusive and accessible for all youth, including…
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