World AIDS Day Date: December 1 Theme for 2024: “Take the Rights Path” A Call to End AIDS by 2030 With human rights at the forefront and communities leading the charge, the world can end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. World AIDS Day 2024 emphasizes that the key to achieving this goal […]
World Sustainable Transport Day Date: November 26 What is Sustainable Transport? Sustainable transport is the provision of services and infrastructure for the mobility of people and goods that: Advances economic and social development for current and future generations. Is safe, affordable, accessible, efficient, and resilient. Minimizes environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. […]
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Date: November 25 Theme for 2024: Every 10 Minutes, a Woman is Killed. #NoExcuse Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a global crisis that remains one of the most pervasive and devastating human rights violations. Nearly one in three women worldwide experience physical and/or sexual […]
PREvenzione e RESilienza Montesarchio 2024 Cari Concittadini, sabato 23 novembre 2024, dalle ore 10:00 alle ore 12:30, faremo insieme un esercizio collettivo e ci recheremo a piedi, in tranquillità e sicurezza nelle Aree di Attesa del nostro piano di Protezione Civile comunale per prepararci, in caso di necessità, ad affrontare meglio le diverse tipologie […]
World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence: A Global Call to Action Date: November 18 The World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence underscores the global effort to combat and eliminate all forms of sexual misconduct inflicted upon children. […]
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: Honoring Lives and Advocating for Safer Roads Date: November 17, 2024 Road traffic injuries have become a leading global health crisis, particularly for people aged 5-29 years, according to the World Health Organization’s 2018 Global Status Report on Road Safety. With an estimated 1.35 million road traffic […]
International Day for Tolerance: Celebrating Respect, Acceptance, and Diversity Date: November 16 The International Day for Tolerance serves as a global reminder of the importance of mutual respect, acceptance, and appreciation for the diverse cultures, forms of expression, and ways of life that make up humanity. At its core, tolerance acknowledges and embraces the rich […]
International Day for the Prevention of and Fight against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime: Combating a Global Threat Date: November 15 Organized transnational crime remains a pervasive global issue, undermining governance, political processes, and the rule of law. Its reach extends across illicit activities such as trafficking in firearms, drugs, endangered species, cultural artifacts, […]
World Diabetes Day: Raising Awareness and Supporting Well-being Date: November 14 Globally, diabetes has seen a significant rise over the past few decades, affecting an estimated 422 million adults by 2014 compared to 108 million in 1980. The prevalence has nearly doubled in adults, climbing from 4.7% to 8.5%, largely driven by increasing risk factors […]
International Week of Science and Peace: Promoting Global Cooperation Through Knowledge The International Week of Science and Peace was first celebrated in 1986, aligning with the International Year of Peace. Organized as a grassroots, non-governmental effort, the initiative focused on fostering events and activities that highlighted the critical relationship between science, technology, and global peace. […]
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