In 1966, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared March 21 the International Day for the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination as a reaction to the murder of 69 anti-apartheid

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is celebrated annually on the 21 March. It is a global awareness day which has been officially

World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) aims to put a spotlight on the hurdles that people with autism and others living with autism

World Health Day’s message is simple: giving people access to healthcare without the prospect of financial hardship. This is regardless of where

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it now includes

The Irish Heart Foundation has been fighting stroke and heart disease, and promoting awareness of heart health for nearly 60 years. Donations and the

Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of all that's great about bikes and cycling. Held over an extended week each year,

In 1987, the World Health Assembly passed Resolution WHA40. 38, calling for 7 April 1988 to be a "a world no-smoking day." In 1988, Resolution WHA42.

The United Nations decreed June 8th as the official World Oceans Day in 2008. The first World Oceans Day was celebrated on

International Youth Day (IYD) gives an opportunity to celebrate and mainstream young peoples’ voices, actions and initiatives, as well as their meaningful,