International Day for Street Children - 12 April.

Every year on April 12th, International Day for Street Children provides a voice for children that live on the street so their rights cannot be ignored. The day provides opportunities for human rights organizations to spread awareness for the number of street children throu…

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International Day for Human Space Flight - 12 April.

Every year on April 12th, International Day for Human Space Flight celebrates the first human space flight anniversary. It’s also a day to reaffirm the importance of space science and technology. In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the first human-made satellite was launched …

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World Parkinson's Disease Day - 11 April.

World Parkinson's Disease Day is celebrated on the 11th of April of every year to raise awareness of to support people affected with Parkinson's disease and to educate the community of its causes, symptoms and the medical/surgical treatment methods available. It is …

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World Homeopathy Day - 10 April.

Every year on April 10th, World Homeopathy Day honors the memory of Dr. Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy. The day also challenges understanding and strategies that will further develop homeopathy. Homeopathy comes from the Greek words homeo, wh…

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International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda - 07 April.

The date, 7 April, marks the start of the 1994 genocide which lasted for the 100-day period to mid-July 1994. Every year, on or around that date, the United Nations organizes commemorative events at its Headquarters in New York and at United Nations offices around the world.…

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World Health Day - 07 April.

World Health Day is the global observance of health as a human right. From healthcare professionals to policymakers and individuals, families with young children or elderly, we all have a role to play in our personal health and the well-being of those around us. The date of …

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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace - 06 April.

April 06th recognizes the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. The day celebrates how sports and physical activity contribute to education, human development, healthy lifestyles, and a peaceful world. The observance also recognizes the power of sport in pro…

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World Table Tennis Day - 06 April.

Every year on April 6th, World Table Tennis Day promotes social inclusion and unity through table tennis. It’s also a day to encourage people around the world to get involved in this sport. The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) created World Table Tennis Day on Ap…

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World Rat Day - 04 April.

World Rat Day is an annual international day observed on April 4. It's an unofficial celebration dedicated to fancy rats who are among the most popular pets. The observing day was created in 2002. The domesticated rat is one of the most common pet animals. Fancy rats are…

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International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action - 04 April.

Every year on April 4th, International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action seeks to raise awareness about landmines and the dangers they pose. It’s also a day to discuss the importance of eradicating landmines. Every year many lives are lost due to hidden un…

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World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) - 02 April.

World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), on April 2nd each year shines a bright light on a growing global health crisis. According to the National Autism Association, Autism affects 1 in 59 children. The bio-neurological developmental disability usually presents itself by the age …

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International Children’s’ Book Day - 02 April.

International Children’s’ Book Day is on or about April 2, the birthday of Danish author Hans Christian Anderson. The goal of the day is to create and further in children a love of reading. The day also spotlights children’s books such as those written by Hans Christian And…

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The International Day of Drug Checking - 31 March.

The International Day of Drug Checking takes place on March 31 every year since 2017 to ensure people are educated on drugs and aware of their effects.  The day aims to promote harm reduction initiatives of drugs and reduce drug-related risks. Along with it, it also marks pr…

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World Backup Day - 31 March.

World Backup Day on March 31st reminds us to protect our precious digital documents as we’ve become more reliant on technology. There’s always that one photo, video or memory that you took the time to save, yet for some reason, it’s not yours anymore. Whether it was a lost o…

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Transgender Day of Visibility 2022 - 31 March 2022.

Thursday 31 March is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV), a day dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of transgender and gender diverse people around the world, whilst also raising awareness of the work that still needs to be done to eli…

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International Day of Unborn Child - 25 March.

Thee International Day of the Unborn Child is an annual commemoration of unborn fetuses, observed as a day of opposition to abortion on March 25. It was established by Pope John Paul II to coincide with the Feast of the Annunciation. John Paul II viewed the day as “a positiv…

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Earth Hour - 26th March 2022

Earth Hour is a worldwide movement organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The event is held annually, encouraging individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights, for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of March, as …

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World Theatre Day - 27 March.

World Theater Day celebrated annually on 27 March around the world. The International Theater Institute created the day in 1961, and each year their message is spread across stages around the world through dramatic performances.  The first message was written by French playwr…

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International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members - 25 March.

Every year on March 25th, the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members commemorates the anniversary of the abduction of Alec Collett. He was kidnapped by armed gunman in 1985. Collett, a former British journalist, was kidnapped at gunpoint whi…

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International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade - 25 March.

Each year on March 25th, the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is set aside to honor and remember those who suffered and died at the hands of slavery. The day also raises awareness about the dangers of racism and pr…

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