International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is celebrated on the 6th of April. The adoption of this Day signifies the increasing recognition by the UN of the positive influence that sport can have on the advancement [...]
International Day of Conscience
Conscious of the need for the creation of conditions of stability and well-being and peaceful and friendly relations based on respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion, the General [...]
Ethics and Digital Revolution: Presentation of the 4th Monographic of Diecisiete magazine
Carlos Mataix, professor at the Polytechnic University of Madrid, introduced the presentation of the 4th monographic of Diecisiete magazine, from which he is the director. This issue of the magazine raises questions related to different areas related to ethics in [...]
Earth Hour
Earth Hour is celebrated each year on the last Saturday of March, and it consists of an electric voluntary downturn, in which people and enterprises are asked to turn off lights and electronic devices which are not essential during an hour, [...]
The centrality of cooperation for sustainable development in the Spanish Foreign Action strategy
The Diplomatic School presented the framed Foreign Action strategy 2021-2024 within cooperation to sustainable development. It was presented by the International Cooperation State Secretary, Ángeles Moreno Bau. Ana Belén Fernández, who is a deputy in the Congress for the Social Parliamentary [...]
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Every year, on the 25th of March, the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, gives the opportunity to honor and remember those who suffered and died at the hands of this brutal [...]
International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Every year, on the 24th of March the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is celebrated. With this international day, we pay tribute to the memory of [...]
World Down Syndrome
Since 2011, every 21st of March, the World Down Syndrome Day has been commemorated. This date was chosen by the United Nations (UN) in December 2011 to remember the dignity of people with Down Syndrome. This genetic condition is suffered [...]
World Poetry Day
It is celebrated on the 21st of March. It was proclaimed World Poetry day by UNESCO during its 30th session, held in Paris in 1999. In accordance with UNESCO, the main objective of this day is to support linguistic diversity [...]
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is celebrated on March 21 of each year. On March 21 1960, the police opened fire and killed 69 people in a peaceful demonstration against the apartheid pass law in Sharpeville, [...]
International Day of Happiness
Happiness passes through solidarity On March 20, the International Day of Happiness is celebrated to recognize the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal aspirations of human beings and the importance of their inclusion in government policies. The resolution of [...]
International Women’s Day
On the International Women's day we celebrate all the accomplished achievements, demand more changes and celebrate the courage and determination of those women who have played a vital role in their countries histories and communities. The world has made unprecedented [...]
Getting to Zero: Can the U.S. and China Save the Planet? with Jeff Sachs and Ma Jun
The China Institute organised a conference with two of the best-known experts in energy and sustainable development. Ma Jun is the founder of the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs (IPE) in Pekin and Jeffrey Sachs is the Director of [...]
Zero Discrimination Day
On March 1, 2021, the Zero Discrimination day is celebrated, highlighting the urgent need to act to end inequalities in income, sex, age, health status, occupation, disability, sexual orientation, drug use, identity of gender, race, class, ethnicity and religion that [...]
World Day of Social Justice
On November 26, 2007, the General Assembly declared that on February 20 of each year the World Day of Social Justice will be celebrated. The General Assembly recognizes that social development and social justice are indispensable for the achievement and [...]
Happy Chinese New Year 2021!
Peace and Cooperation wishes you Happy Chinese New Year 2021- According to the cycle of animals of the Chinese horoscope, the Year 2021 is the Year of the Ox, the second animal in the cycle. The Chinese New Year or [...]
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 11 is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science in recognition of the key role that women play in the scientific and technological community. Women scientists must be supported as well as the access of women and [...]
International Day of Human Fraternity
On February 4, the "International Day of Human Fraternity" is celebrated. Human fraternity for peace and cooperation It is essential to raise awareness about different cultures and religions and to promote the role of education regarding tolerance. This implies acceptance [...]