This is a calendar of recurring national and international days of interest.
You can use this to theme and time your events, projects and awareness campaigns.
Calendar of Events
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World Vegetarian Day
World Vegetarian Day was established as an annual celebration to promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism. The day was originated by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1977 and endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union in 1978. https://worldvegetarianday.navs-online.org/
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World Animal Day
MISSION OF WORLD ANIMAL DAY To raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe. Building the celebration of World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilising it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals. It's celebrated in different ways in every country, irrespective of nationality, religion, faith or political ideology. Through increased awareness and education we can create a world where animals are always recognised as sentient beings and full regard is always paid to their welfare. https://www.worldanimalday.org.uk/
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World Habitat Day
The United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our habitats, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. The Day is also intended to remind the world that we all have the power and the responsibility to shape the future of our cities and towns.
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International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
Taking place on 13th October every year. Promoting a global culture of disaster reduction and preparedness. https://iddrr.undrr.org/
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World Food Day
As a global community, we each have a role to play in the transformation of agri-food systems - from governments to private companies, farmers, civil society, academia, and all individuals, including youth! Together we can empower each and every element of our agri-food systems to collaborate more fairly, sustainably and inclusively from farm to table, and beyond. Collective action across 150 countries is what makes World Food Day one of the most celebrated days of the UN calendar. Hundreds of events and outreach activities bring together governments, businesses, NGOs, the media, and general […]
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World Cities Day
The United Nations General Assembly designated 31 October as World Cities Day. The Day is expected to greatly promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, push forward cooperation among countries in meeting opportunities addressing challenges of urbanization and contributing to sustainable urban development around the world. https://www.un.org/en/observances/cities-day
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If you know of any other dates of interest please let us know and we will add them to the calendar. Email catherine@ien.ie.
