International days
February and March
4 February
International Day of Human Fraternity
was first celebrated in 2021 and advances the culture of peace to help to ensure peace and sustainable development, including through the promotion of peace, tolerance, inclusion, understanding and solidarity.
13 February
World Radio Day
celebrates radio as a powerful medium for celebrating humanity in all its diversity and constitutes a platform for democratic discourse.
21 February
International Mother Language Day
recognises that languages and multilingualism can advance inclusion, and the Sustainable Development Goals’ focus on leaving no one behind.
21 March
World Poetry Day
recognises the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind, and to reaffirm our common humanity by revealing to us that individuals, everywhere in the world, share the same questions and feelings.
April
15 April
World Art Day
celebrates the fine arts and was declared by the International Association of Art in order to promote awareness of creative activity.
18 April
World Heritage Day
is also called International Day for Monuments and Sites and aims to promote awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage of humanity, their vulnerability and the efforts required for their protection and conservation.
21 April
World Creativity and Innovation Day
raises awareness of the role of creativity and innovation , from artistic expression to problem-solving, in all aspects of human development.
23 April
World Book and Copyright Day
is celebrated since 1995 to promote, publishing, and copyright. The date is the anniversary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes, William Shakespeare and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.
24 April
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
aims to disseminate the advantages of multilateralism and diplomacy for peace, including through educational and public awareness-raising activities.
May
3 May
World Press Freedom Day
recognises the importance of freedom of the press and reminds governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
5 May
African World Heritage Day
celebrates Africa’s unique and diverse cultural and natural, tangible and intangible heritage that must be protected and preserved.
9 May
Europe Day
is held on 9 May every year to celebrate peace and unity in Europe. The date marks the anniversary of the historic Schuman declaration, which started Europe on the path to today’s European Union.
16 May
International Day of Living Together in Peace
Living together in peace is all about accepting differences and having the ability to listen to, recognise, respect and appreciate others, as well as living in a peaceful and united way.
18 May
International Museum Day
raises awareness about the fact that museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.
21 May
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
was proclaimed with the occasion of the 2001 Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity and is also closely related to the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions.
June, July and August
21 June
World Music Day
encourages amateur and professional musicians to play music outside in their neighborhoods or in public spaces and parks.
30 July
International Day of Friendship
between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities, with an emphasis on involving young people in intercultural activities.
9 August
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
raises awareness and protects the rights of the world’s indigenous population.
September
21 September
International Day of Peace
is devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.
26 September
European Day of Languages
was proclaimed at the end of the European Year of Languages (2001), jointly organised by the Council of Europe and the European Union, to encourage language learning across Europe.
27 September
World Tourism Day
celebrates the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide.
30 September
International Translation Day
pays tribute to the work of language professionals, which plays an important role in bringing nations together, facilitating dialogue, understanding and cooperation, contributing to development and strengthening world peace and security.
October and November
27 October
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
raises awareness of the significance and preservation risks of recorded sound and audiovisual documents (films, sound and video recordings, radio and television programmes).
16 November
International Day for Tolerance
is more important than ever in this era of rising and violent extremism and widening conflicts that are characterised by a fundamental disregard for human life.
21 November
World Television Day
The interaction between emerging and traditional forms of broadcast creates a great opportunity to raise awareness about the important issues facing our communities and our planet.