World Braille Day is celebrated every year on January 4th because it is Louis Braille’s birthday, the inventor of braille! Louis was born in 1809 in France. He became blind after a childhood accident, and he quickly mastered his new way of living. When he was just 15 years old, he created the      Show more . . .

Sports have long been a crucial expression of working-class cultures and experiences. Many workers played sports as a leisure activity after a long week on the job, and sports clubs and teams were often important branches of political, ethnic, or religious organizations. Sports have also been the      Show more . . .

Is advanced-industrial capitalism capable of finding solutions for the environmental devastation it causes? Or are the logics of capitalism and environmental sustainability at odds? This session of The Capitalism Workshop explores the economics and politics surrounding natural      Show more . . .

Vigil will be held at the site of her death at 730 Dovercourt Rd and demands made of the city for immediate action on this deadly housing crisis. Speakers to include: Lesley Wood (OCAP), Patricia O'Connell, Melody Grant and Kira Hamilton (Sistering), Kapri Rabin (Street Health), and more.      Show more . . .

The new TTC Board will meet on December 18 for the first time, so we're throwing them a Welcome Party! Help us introduce TTCriders and our demands for fair TTC funding, lower fares, and better service. We will deliver a giant welcome card with a message that you can sign in advance.      Show more . . .

AFTER THE FIRE by Matthew MacKenzie is a new environmental play premiering in Toronto. Set in the aftermath of the wildfire that nearly destroyed Fort McMurray in the summer of 2016, After the Fire is a dark comedy centered around two couples whose lives have been deeply affected by this 'natural'      Show more . . .

Our second FridaysforFuture climatestrike for and with children and youth. Come with your signs and your voices and let's keep up the pressure! In solidarity with Greta Thunberg in Sweden and climate activists and youth worldwide, we are calling on our elected representatives to take urgent and just      Show more . . .

Join the fight for transit justice! Action Keele will be holding a hot chocolate and coffee canvass on Dec 12. All welcome. For more information, contact actionkeele@gmail.com      Show more . . .

Please come with ideas and volunteer to help for the Kamloops peace social justice and environment walk.      Show more . . .

Starting in 2019, TTCriders will host transit activist nights on Monday evenings at the Center for Social Innovation at 720 Bathurst St. from 6-8pm. These regular events will be an opportunity to do phone banking, data entry, and training to push forward our vision for an affordable, world-class      Show more . . .

Despite the setback with Doug Ford's Bill 47, we protected modest but important gains for workers. However, Ford tabled new and dangerous legislation - Bill 66 - that cuts important regulations and threatens to make it harder for workers to unionize and to get proper overtime pay for duly-worked      Show more . . .

Many recent mainstream media articles and popular books have raised alarms over anti-social algorithmic behavior, especially regarding machine learning and artificial intelligence. The concerns include leaks of sensitive personal data by predictive models, algorithmic discrimination as a side-effect      Show more . . .

Following yet another brutal death of a homeless woman early this morning, the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) is calling a press conference this Thursday, January 17 at noon to demand action on Toronto’s deadly housing crisis from all three levels of government. The homeless woman,      Show more . . .

The goal of the Kingston Climate Change Symposium is to inspire community-based action to enhance Kingston's resiliency to climate change. The event brings together a group of experts, students, indigenous peoples, policy-makers, business owners and community members to strengthen existing networks      Show more . . .

This forum for Indigenous peoples, policy makers, advocates and academics will profile research that can assist states and Indigenous peoples in implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This Forum will feature international experts, including current and former members of      Show more . . .

Join U.S. comedian and podcaster Hari Kondabolu in a seriously funny conversation about the future of work with the Atkinson Foundation's Ausma Malik, and the Canadian Roots Exchange's Max FineDay. They'll be talking about how to get a future that's fair and work that's decent. The cast of The      Show more . . .

This highly influential film in architecture and planning circles by William H. Whyte analyzes the success and failures of urban spaces. Observing the natural order of spaces and the way people move through them, Whyte provides an intuitive critique of urban spaces and ways these spaces can be      Show more . . .

White nationalism and antisemitic rhetoric and actions are on the rise in Canada and throughout the world.      Show more . . .

Acknowledging the importance of education for achieving sustainable development, eradicating poverty, promoting gender equality, and promoting peace and respect for human rights      Show more . . .

Speak out against the ongoing coup attempt in Venezuela and the US and Canadian government's support!      Show more . . .

How do you handle abusive, hostile and aggressive opponents during a direct action? What can you legally do to push back while protecting yourself and those with you? How can you plan ahead to ensure peoples safety? As we see increasing numbers of far right, xenophobic, and anti-choice groups coming      Show more . . .

The theme of the Holocaust remembrance and education activities this year is Holocaust Remembrance: Demand and Defend Your Human Rights. This theme encourages youth to learn from the lessons of the Holocaust, act against discrimination and defend democratic values in their communities, at a time      Show more . . .

Why do some social justice movements fail? How can grassroots organizers and activists build better movements that change the world?      Show more . . .

Despite the setback with Doug Ford's Bill 47, by mobilizing across Ontario we protected modest but important gains for workers in 2018. However, Premier Ford has now tabled Bill 66, a dangerous legislation that seeks to cut important regulations, make it harder for workers to unionize and to get      Show more . . .

Labour and Development Strategies in the Global South: How labour relations moulded new developmentalism in Argentina and authoritarian neoliberalism in Turkey.      Show more . . .

Immediately following his victory in the May 2017 elections, French president Emmanuel Macron set about pushing through an aggressive program of pro-business restructuring and cutbacks, stamping out unrest among workers and students. So much so that in its May 2018 issue, Forbes magazine hailed him      Show more . . .

Boots Riley's Sorry to Bother You was one of the most critical acclaimed films of 2018. Though an brilliant mix of satire, drama, and humour, Riley is able to capture the horror, absurdity, and contradictions of life within contemporary capitalism. Exploring themes of exploitation, racism,      Show more . . .

Join Green Drinks Durham on Thursday January 31st as we welcome Rochelle Byrne from A Greener Future to talk about the work they are doing with local communities to promote environmental preservation through organized litter cleanups, educational programs, and events.      Show more . . .

The relationship between Marxism and the struggle for Indigenous rights has been fraught for many decades, often falling back on a crude economic determinism and ignoring the strong tradition of national liberation at the core of socialism. As well, socialists have downplayed the Indigenous      Show more . . .

Join IfNotNow Toronto in marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day by listening to Suzanne Weiss, a Jewish Holocaust survivor who dedicated her life to the spirit of solidarity that saved her as a child.      Show more . . .

The Latin American and Caribbean Solidarity Network (LACSN) invites you to join us for an evening of reflection and discussion on the continued criminalization, incarceration and murder of Indigenous people in Guatemala and throughout Latin America.      Show more . . .

Please join the Council of Women of Winnipeg Inc. at the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) January 31st. CWW will feature a film and presentation about "Human Trafficking" - a worldwide issue which has an impact here in our city.      Show more . . .

Recognizing the imperative need for dialogue among different faiths and religions to enhance mutual understanding, harmony and cooperation among people, the General Assembly encourages all States to support during that week the spread of the message of interfaith harmony and goodwill in the      Show more . . .

Warm up with us this winter- come join us for an evening of fun and excitement to support the St. James Town Community Co-op. This artistic fundraiser will feature performances by Wiz The Mc, Bryant Didier, Iron Mic, Maria Zak, and a poetry reading by Frizzkid. Plus other artists will be announced      Show more . . .

Join us for the launch of Socialist Register 2019: The World Turned Upside Down.      Show more . . .

YORK - U OF T - RYERSON - GEORGE BROWN - SENECA - HUMBER - CENTENNIAL - OCAD - AND ALL GTA SCHOOLS      Show more . . .

Info session and training on how to get our politicians to build the Eglinton East LRT publicly, now and fund TTC service instead of raising fares.      Show more . . .

John Polanyi is Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the University of Toronto. A recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1986) and over thirty honorary degrees from six countries, he has served on the Prime Minister of Canada’s Advisory Board on Science and Technology and the Premier's      Show more . . .

Join Dr. Lilian Radovac for a talk about the project Alternative Toronto. Alternative Toronto is a collaborative digital community archive that documents Toronto's alternative cultures, scenes and spaces of the 1980s and 1990s. The project uses open source archival tools to preserve ephemera like      Show more . . .

Please join us for an evening of story-telling and solidarity. All are welcome!      Show more . . .

Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women.      Show more . . .

York University is investing in weapons companies that supply governments complicit in war crimes and human-rights violations. This is how York's Board of Governors creates our scholarships and bursaries.      Show more . . .

Despite the setback with Doug Ford's Bill 47, our movement protected modest but important gains for workers. Now, Bill 66 threatens to cut important workplace regulations. As our labour laws rapidly change in Ontario, we want to make sure UofT students and campus members are aware of their rights      Show more . . .

APPLICATIONS FOR 2019 OPEN: November 14, 2018 – February 8, 2019      Show more . . .

Climate Action in Powell River's Hands: Conversations on local climate actions and climate law      Show more . . .

David Treuer is Ojibwe from the Leech Lake Reservation in northern Minnesota, and is the author of four previous novels, and two books of nonfiction. His new book, The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee is an essential read that melds history with reportage and memoir, and chronicles 125 years of Native      Show more . . .

This free, half-day training opportunity will enhance your understanding of Female Circumcision (also known as Female Genital Cutting - FGC, or Female Genital Mutilation - FGM). This training is ideal for those working with immigrant and/or refugee women from communities where FGC is practiced.      Show more . . .

Where Intersectional Realities Make Space for Social Justice - the goal of this section is to discuss the ways in which the media continues to present distorted images of women of colour, call out instances of negative stereotyping, and highlight positive examples of inclusive and accurate      Show more . . .

Doug Ford has threatened to break apart the TTC by taking over the subway system we paid for and maintain. This will open it up to privatization, higher fares, reduced service, and less democratic control by Toronto’s residents.      Show more . . .

In January 1919, Polish-German revolutionary socialist Rosa Luxemburg was murdered by far-right thugs. Much has changed since 1919, but as capitalism threatens us with devastating climate change, austerity, and a growing far-right threat, Luxemburg's ideas may be as relavent for people today as they      Show more . . .

In the United States, both struggles against oppression and the gains made by various movements for equality have often been led by Black people. Still, though progress has regularly been fueled by radical Black efforts, liberal politics are based on ideas and practices that impede the continued      Show more . . .

Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals. Over the past 15 years, the global community has made a lot of effort in inspiring and engaging women and girls in science. Unfortunately, women and girls continued to be excluded from      Show more . . .

Murderous wildfires, a 10-alarm UN IPCC report and the advent of an election year, when the result could hinge on perceptions of a newly introduced federal carbon tax, have put climate change high in the minds of Canadians, again. Yet, how can environmental organizations, governments and others keep      Show more . . .

They are Canada's unsung heroes in the fight for Black civil rights. Gain insight into the experiences of Black Canadians and their vital role in the community. Join us to recognize Black History Month with a screening of the short National Film Board of Canada documentary "Journey to Justice."      Show more . . .

PowerShift has historically been a series of gatherings organized by youth for youth. PowerShift gatherings mobilize passionate young people from many walks of life to explore ways of taking action to confront the climate crisis.      Show more . . .

Most nonprofits are great at taking care of the people they exist to serve. But how well do you look after your own employees? Find out how to better care for your staff at our free webinar!      Show more . . .

Following the sold-out screening of Migrant Dreams at OPSEU's Human Rights Conference in December, the Coalition of Racialized Workers invites all members to an extended discussion of migrant justice issues.      Show more . . .

Dr. Hakim Adi is professor of the History of Africa and the African Diaspora at the University of Chichester. Dr. Adi has written widely on the history of Pan-Africanism, Africa, and Black Britain.      Show more . . .

Celebrate Metis identity and history! Come and celebrate Louis Riel Day at the Museum!      Show more . . .

This film focuses on the labour organization of Italian immigrant workers in the residential construction sector, known at the time as "the jungle" due to its terrible working conditions and widespread exploitation by developers and (sub)contractors. Led by the charismatic Bruno Zanini, a petty      Show more . . .

We The Students will not back down! Students across Ontario have made it clear that the Provincial government picked a fight with the wrong people.      Show more . . .

Meet author Cecil Foster as he discusses his new book, They Call Me George: The Untold Story of Black Train Porters and the Birth of Modern Canada.      Show more . . .

Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. We uphold the principles of social justice when we promote gender equality or the rights of indigenous peoples and migrants. We advance social justice when we remove barriers that people face      Show more . . .

The lives of 6 homeless people came to a gruesome end this January. Their lives were cut short not because of choices they made, but because of the choices made for them by John Tory, Doug Ford and Justin Trudeau.      Show more . . .

Languages, with their complex implications for identity, communication, social integration, education and development, are of strategic importance for people and planet. Yet, due to globalization processes, they are increasingly under threat, or disappearing altogether. When languages fade, so does      Show more . . .

As the global economy undergoes rapid and profound change, the gold industry continues to grow. Over the past 15 years, we have mined more gold than ever before. Taking us around the globe, this incisive investigation examines the trade of this precious metal from raw material to market while      Show more . . .

We cannot be silent in the face of the latest aggression against the Venezuelan people organized and supported by the governments of Canada and the United States. In Toronto, we are joining with over 130 other actions across the world organized on February 23rd under the demand "No war on      Show more . . .

Once again PEGIDA (the "Patriotische Europäer gegen die Islamisierung des Abendlandes") is planning to hold an anti-Muslim, anti-refugee rally at the corner of University Avenue and Armoury Street. Once again, we expect various far-right groups to take part, including the Proud Boys, the Northern      Show more . . .

When academics express their views on intellectual, institutional, or more public matters, they should invite rebuttal, not fear reprisal. Alas, once again today, the possibility of muzzling and menace attend virtually every aspect of academic work and academics' exercise of their citizens' rights.      Show more . . .

Over the past 20 years, there has been a worldwide movement towards social justice in the global food system. We have worked hard to push for fair wages, equal opportunities and cultural sensitivity for our global farmers. But what have we been doing at home to ensure that we break down the barriers      Show more . . .

According to Caribbean historian Hilary Beckles, in his book Britain's Black Debt, reparations is not aimed at punishing the offenders, but rather, is an approach to unity - the idea is to repair relationships damaged by generations of colonial violence.      Show more . . .

Come out and learn more about Fracking for LNG and its impact on northern BC and the First Nations who live there. As well as the natural gas we burn, there’s a local connection with the Kwispaa LNG project proposed for Barkley Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island.      Show more . . .

Calling all education workers, parents, labour affiliates, community partners and allies of public education to a MASS RALLY.      Show more . . .

Interested in the "Future of Public Healthcare In Ontario Under Doug Ford's Government?" Join the HSSU on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at 252 Bloor St W (Room G162)! Guest speakers will include France Gelinas (MPP) and Natalie Mehra (OHC).      Show more . . .

Black Writers Matter is a powerful new anthology of African-Canadian writing, edited by Whitney French. The stories in this collection offer a cross-section of established writers and newcomers to the literary world who tackle contemporary and pressing issues with beautiful, sometimes raw, prose.      Show more . . .

Not everyone plays digital games, but with the rise of casual, mobile-based gaming, we all know someone who does. With global sales revenues that far exceed global Hollywood's annual box office, the digital games industry is a leading and fast growing sector of digital capitalism, and the logics and      Show more . . .

Happy Black History Month OWV family! We are so excited to share our upcoming event "WHAT A TIME TO BE BLACK" in collabatoration with Black Women With Wings & Margin of Eras Gallery on February 28th. This event is inclusive and open to all POC/non-POC folks but is solely to celebrate black history,      Show more . . .

Discrimination is often based on misinformation or fear of the unknown. By reflecting on people in everyday situations, on Zero Discrimination Day, 1 March, UNAIDS is challenging people to recognize where everyday discrimination takes place and to take action to stop it.      Show more . . .

Where Intersectional Realities Make Space for Social Justice. The goal of this section is to discuss the ways in which the media continues to present distorted images of women of color, call out instances of negative stereotyping, and highlight positive examples of inclusive and accurate portrayals      Show more . . .

Do you want to live a life powered by clean, green, affordable renewable energy? Our Introduction to Renewable Energy workshop can show you how to proceed with making this dream a reality.      Show more . . .

Join Imad Temeiza (Co-founder of Palestinian Postal Service Workers' Union and member Palestinian Boycott National Committee) to learn about the multiple levels of oppression that Palestinian workers face in the Palestinian Territories occupied by Israel in 1967, including the West Bank, Gaza Strip      Show more . . .

Activism takes enormous courage and strength. But activism can take its toll on our mental health and well-being. We've lost great activists including Dave Vasey and Tooker Gomberg. Many of us have or will experience burn out at some point. Let's gather to share, support and celebrate each other.      Show more . . .

The animals and plants that live in the wild have an intrinsic value and contribute to the ecological, genetic, social, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, recreational and aesthetic aspects of human well-being and sustainable development.      Show more . . .

More than one and a half decade after their worst economic crises endured in their recent history in 2001, Argentina and Turkey are back in the spotlight with another concurrent crisis led by rapidly rising consumer prices and sharp depreciation of their currencies. Observers lumping together these      Show more . . .

Join the Association of Palestinian Students in welcoming the acclaimed political scientist Norman Finkelstein. Finkelstein will be talking about Gaza and mediating a Q&A session about this topic.      Show more . . .

These workshops are presented in collaboration with the Centre for Social Innovation, which are offered at no cost to members as part of a joint commitment to fostering meaningful inclusion and liberation in our spaces, our work and our communities.      Show more . . .

A teen girl introducing her family to her girlfriend. A woman fighting to get to the moon. Another reflecting on her relationship with her body.      Show more . . .

Our wages and working conditions are some of the most important social determinants of health. As members of the public health and medical community, it's important that we understand how our labour conditions are shaped and, in turn, affect our health. What can we do when our labour protections are      Show more . . .

International Women's Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.      Show more . . .

Nick Estes talks about his new book Our History Is The Future, where he traces how two centuries of Indigenous resistance led to the #NoDAPL movement where Water Protectors blocked the construction of an oil pipeline at the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota.      Show more . . .

This interactive workshop will give participants an opportunity to experience writing and sharing personal stories firsthand and discuss how stories can be shared as training tools, as a device for fundraising, at community organizing events, in policy and advocacy arenas, to promote learning and      Show more . . .

The Hart House Social Justice Committee, in partnership with the Cinema Studies Student Union, is excited to announce this documentary screening of "1948: Creation and Catastrophe" followed by a Skype Q&A session with directors Ahlam Muhtaseb and Andy Trimlett.      Show more . . .

Michael Kaufman, international expert on gender equality, talks about his latest book The Time Has Come, which explores how a patriarchal culture that has given power to men comes at a huge cost to women, children, and, surprisingly, to men as well.      Show more . . .

In Automating Inequality, Virginia Eubanks systematically investigates the impacts of data mining, policy algorithms, and predictive risk models on poor and working-class people in America. The book is full of heart-wrenching and eye-opening stories, from a woman in Indiana whose benefits are      Show more . . .

Join Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP Ryerson) and Independent Jewish Voices - Ryerson for Israeli Apartheid Week 2019! In this introductory workshop, attendees will be provided with an analysis of Israeli apartheid. We'll unpack the word "apartheid" and how it is used in legal, political, and      Show more . . .

Writing for Maclean's magazine in 1965, Peter Gzowski saw something different about the new generation of the left. "The radicals of the New Left, the young men and women ... differ from their predecessors not only in the degree of their protest but in its kind. They are a new breed."      Show more . . .

Join the Georgian Bay Land Trust as we welcome one of the leading voices in Canadian conservation to LANDMARK Speaker Series.      Show more . . .

In this talk, Dr. Ruba Salih from SOAS University London, will explore the ways in which the Palestinian quest for self-determination has shifted over the years. From a territorial and nationalist struggle, the Palestine question has today become an idiom for global and transnational justice      Show more . . .

Before the AGM, Ralph Torrie, recipient of the Canadian Environment Silver Award for his work on climate change and our guest speaker for the evening, will lead an informative presentation on climate change. Some of the questions he will ask you to consider include:      Show more . . .

Dimitri Lascaris Ontario tour March 2019.      Show more . . .

Identity, Marxism and the Stakes of Recent Debates      Show more . . .

Over the last several weeks, we have been calling upon U of T administration to take a bold stance and stand with us as we advocate against the reckless changes to post-secondary education that will negatively impact students across the province.      Show more . . .

March 21 to March 27 is the Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling Against Racism and Racial Discrimination.      Show more . . .

Urban Alliance on Race Relations and Toronto and York Region Labour Council jointly invite you to join us at our Community Forum at Toronto City Hall to mark International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21st).      Show more . . .

On March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racism, join us at Nathan Phillips Square at 5:30pm to celebrate the power of our communities, and say no to racism and xenophobia. We will be joining with people across the country who are taking action in their own communities.      Show more . . .

Every person is entitled to human rights without discrimination. The rights to equality and non-discrimination are cornerstones of human rights law. Yet racism, xenophobia and intolerance are problems prevalent in all societies, and discriminatory practices are widespread, particularly targeting      Show more . . .

Down syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always been a part of the human condition, exists in all regions across the globe and commonly results in variable effects on learning styles, physical characteristics or health. Adequate access to health care, to early      Show more . . .

This global celebration of forests provides a platform to raise awareness of the importance of all types of woodlands and trees, and celebrate the ways in which they sustain and protect us.      Show more . . .

March 22 is World Water Day a great day to take action for water in your community! There are few things more important than clean, safe water, but damaging and polluting industries, the lack of strong federal government protections, and water privatization efforts are putting many water sources at      Show more . . .

Water is an essential building block of life. It is more than just essential to quench thirst or protect health; water is vital for creating jobs and supporting economic, social, and human development.      Show more . . .

Once again PEGIDA (the "Patriotische Europaer gegen die Islamisierung des Abendlandes") is planning to hold an anti-Muslim, anti-refugee rally at the corner of University Avenue and Armoury Street. Once again, we expect various far-right groups to take part, including the Proud Boys, the Northern      Show more . . .

Please join us for this important event on Gaza and the significance of solidarity. Hammam Farah and Elizabeth Tsurkov will discuss the current situation for Palestinians in Gaza and the activism of Palestinians, Israeli Jews, and internationals towards ending the illegal blockade.      Show more . . .

Each year we commemorate World TB Day on March 24 to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. The date marks the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced that he had discovered      Show more . . .

The right to the truth is often invoked in the context of gross violations of human rights and grave breaches of humanitarian law. The relatives of victims of summary executions, enforced disappearance, missing persons, abducted children, torture, require to know what happened to them. The right to      Show more . . .

Please join us for a discussion of Shoshana Zuboff's The Age of Surveillance Capitalism. Zuboff (Harvard Business School) makes a number of discussion-worthy arguments, notably that the data collection and processing regimes as pioneered by Google and Facebook generate value through "behavioural      Show more . . .

Clelia O. Rodriguez is releasing Decolonizing Academia: Poverty, Oppression and Pain and will be celebrating its publication with a Toronto Lit Up book launch! Join Fernwood Publishing and the Toronto International Festival of Authors for this exciting event.      Show more . . .

For over 400 years, more than 15 million men, women and children were the victims of the tragic transatlantic slave trade, one of the darkest chapters in human history.      Show more . . .

The International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is marked each year on the anniversary of the abduction of Alec Collett, a former journalist who was working for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) when he was abducted      Show more . . .

- Why did the Workers' Party lose the presidential electionsof 2018?      Show more . . .

March 13, 2019 marks 40 years since the Grenadian Revolution, what Fidel Castro called "a big revolution in a small country".      Show more . . .

Between 2010 and 2014, nearly 3,000 Palestinian children were arrested by Israeli forces for reasons like throwing stones. Many are kept in solitary confinement for days, shackled and subjected to intimidating questioning without the presence of their parents or a lawyer. Mohammad Zedani, 14, has      Show more . . .

On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.      Show more . . .

Sport has historically played an important role in all societies, be it in the form of competitive sport, physical activity or play. The right of access to, and participation in, sport and play has long been recognised in a number of international conventions. Sport has a unique power to attract,      Show more . . .

The date, 7 April, marks the start of the 1994 genocide. 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.      Show more . . .

World Health Day is celebrated every year on the founding day of the World Health Organization (WHO). World Health Day is a global health awareness day under the sponsorship of the WHO, as well as other related organizations.      Show more . . .

Mother Earth is a common expression for the planet earth in a number of countries and regions, which reflects the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species and the planet we all inhabit.      Show more . . .

The last week of April is World Immunization Week – a time dedicated to promoting the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease. Immunization saves millions of lives and is widely recognized as one of the world’s most successful and cost-effective health      Show more . . .

An international observance day to recognize global efforts to control malaria.      Show more . . .

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is an annual international campaign to promote safe, healthy and decent work. It is held on 28 April and has been observed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) since 2003.      Show more . . .

World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993. Since then, 3 May, the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day.      Show more . . .

The UN General Assembly declared 8–9 May as a time of remembrance and reconciliation and invited all Member States, organizations of the United Nations System, non-governmental organizations and individuals to observe annually either one or both of these days in an appropriate manner to pay      Show more . . .

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological      Show more . . .

Although families all over the world have transformed greatly over the past decades in terms of their structure and as a result of global trends and demographic changes, the United Nations still recognizes the family as the basic unit of society. The International Day of Families provides an      Show more . . .

Living together in peace is all about accepting differences and having the ability to listen to, recognize, respect and appreciate others, as well as living in a peaceful and united way.      Show more . . .

Bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies, bats and hummingbirds, are increasingly under threat from human activities.      Show more . . .

Why does cultural diversity matter? Three-quarters of the world’s major conflicts have a cultural dimension. Bridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.      Show more . . .

While there is a growing recognition that biological diversity is a global asset of tremendous value to present and future generations, the number of species is being significantly reduced by certain human activities.      Show more . . .

Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and tragic injuries that can occur during childbirth. It is a hole between the birth canal and the bladder or rectum caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without treatment.      Show more . . .

In 1946, several UN Member States identified a number of Territories under their administration that were not self-governing and placed them on a UN list. Countries administering Non-Self-Governing Territories are called administering Powers. It urged the administering Powers concerned to take      Show more . . .

Sick Muse Art Projects partners with arts and non-arts organizations to deliver workshops for artists and arts facilitators wanting to engage in practices that acknowledge and respect peoples individualities and identities. We engage artists in conversations that explore individual and systematic      Show more . . .

Every year, on 31 May, WHO and partners mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), highlighting the health and other risks associated with tobacco use, and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.      Show more . . .

The Global Day of Parents is observed on the 1st of June every year to honour parents throughout the world. The Global Day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world for their selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this      Show more . . .

It is a sad reality that in situations where armed conflict breaks out, it is the most vulnerable members of societies - namely children, who are most affected by the consequences of war. The six most common violations are recruitment and use of children in war, killing, sexual violence, abduction,      Show more . . .

The United Nations, aware that the protection and improvement of the human environment is a major issue, which affects the well-being of peoples and economic development throughout the world, designated 5 June as World Environment Day. The celebration of this day provides us with an opportunity to      Show more . . .

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing activities are responsible for the loss of 11–26 million tonnes of fish each year. The UN General Assembly, specifically urges the international community to "effectively regulate      Show more . . .

We celebrate World Oceans Day to remind everyone of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe. The purpose of the Day is to inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean, develop a worldwide movement of      Show more . . .

The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 to focus attention on the global extent of child labour and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. Each year on 12 June, the World Day brings together governments, employers and workers      Show more . . .

People with albinism face multiple forms of discrimination worldwide. Albinism is still profoundly misunderstood, socially and medically. The physical appearance of persons with albinism is often the object of erroneous beliefs and myths influenced by superstition, which foster their marginalization      Show more . . .

Elder abuse is a global social issue which affects the health and human rights of millions of older persons around the world, and an issue which deserves the attention of the international community.      Show more . . .

The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR), celebrated every year on 16 June, is aimed at recognizing the significant financial contribution migrant workers make to the wellbeing of their families back home and to the sustainable development of their countries of origin. It is also aimed at      Show more . . .

Desertification is the degradation of land in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas. It is caused primarily by human activities and climatic variations. Desertification does not refer to the expansion of existing deserts. It occurs because dryland ecosystems, which cover over one third of the      Show more . . .

Sustainable Gastronomy Day emphasizes the need to focus the world’s attention on the role that sustainable gastronomy can play. It also reaffirms that all cultures and civilizations are contributors and crucial enablers of sustainable development.      Show more . . .

In a world where violence forces thousands of families to flee for their lives each day, the time is now to show that the global public stands with refugees. On World Refugee Day, held every year on June 20th, we commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees. This year,      Show more . . .

Although accurate information is limited, it has been estimated that there are some 258 million widows around the world, and nearly one in ten live in extreme poverty. Data on women's status are often not disaggregated by marital status, so at every level of gender statistics, from national to      Show more . . .