Today is World Day of Social Justice. The UN recognise that social development and social justice are indispensable for peace and security within and among nations. Respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms are a necessary condition for social justice. Our first impulse may be to look at countries and regions in the world,… Continue Reading 20 February: World Day of Social Justice
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3 December: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. We call for action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for, with and by persons with disabilities. Continue Reading 3 December: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
26 October: Intersex Awareness Day
Today is Intersex Awareness Day. Protect every body! Continue Reading 26 October: Intersex Awareness Day
1 March: Zero Discrimination Day
Today is Zero Discrimination Day. Today UNAIDS calls upon everyone to help eradicating discrimination in all forms, and to promote social inclusion and tolerance. Although every individual has the right to unconditionally live with dignity, still many people don’t enjoy the same level of privilege as some people. In The Wyrd Thing podcast we have… Continue Reading 1 March: Zero Discrimination Day
20 February: World Day of Social Justice
Today is World Day of Social Justice “It must be the responsibility of the privileged to ensure we create a just world where social justice is the norm.” * Social justice In 2007 the United Nations declared February 20 to be World Day of Social Justice to raise awareness about inequality, poverty and social exclusion.… Continue Reading 20 February: World Day of Social Justice
6 February: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
Today is International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation Today is the 12th anniversary of the United Nations’ International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. This year’s focus is to partnership with men & boys to transform social and gender norms to end female genital mutilation. Today, men and boys are… Continue Reading 6 February: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
4 January: World Braille Day
Today is World Braille Day Braille is essential in the context of education, freedom of expression and opinion, as well as social inclusion. World Braille Day is a time to raise awareness about the importance of literacy and education of people who are blind or visually impaired. It is also a time to recognise the… Continue Reading 4 January: World Braille Day
18 December: International Migrants Day
Today is International Migrants Day. The UN wants both to highlight the contributions made by migrants to society and raise awareness for the challenges they face. Continue Reading 18 December: International Migrants Day
10 December: Human Rights Day
Never take achievements such as human rights for granted! Humans Rights in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: All human beings are free and equal No Discrimination Rights to life No slavery No torture and inhuman treatment Same right to use law Equal before the law Right to be treated fair by the court No… Continue Reading 10 December: Human Rights Day