World Poetry Day 2025: Celebrating Poetic Expression and Linguistic Diversity
World Poetry Day is observed every year on March 21, celebrating the enduring power of poetry as a universal form of human expression. Declared by UNESCO in 1999, this day promotes reading, writing, publishing, and teaching poetry while honoring its ability to inspire creativity, preserve endangered languages, and foster dialogue among cultures.
World Day of Social Justice 2025: Promoting Equality, Inclusion, and Human Rights
Observed annually on February 20, the World Day of Social Justice highlights the importance of addressing global challenges such as poverty, exclusion, unemployment, gender inequality, and human rights. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 (A/RES/62/10), this day advocates for social justice as a foundation for peace, equality, and sustainable development worldwide.
The UNGC's latest report on “Accelerating Innovation in Sustainable Finance” offers models for businesses on how to deliver financial returns and positive global impact – together.
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
