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4 February
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International Day of Human Fraternity | United Nations
Taking note of all international, regional, national and local initiatives, as appropriate, as well as efforts by religious leaders, to promote interreligious and intercultural dialogue,...
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February 3, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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2 February
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World Wetlands Day | United Nations
Wetlands are critical to people and nature, given the intrinsic value of these ecosystems, and their benefits and services, including their environmental, climate, ecological, social, economic, scient...
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February 1, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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1 - 7 February
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World Interfaith Harmony Week | United Nations
World Interfaith Harmony Week was established as a way to promote harmony between all people regardless of their faith.
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January 31, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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28 January
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International Day of Peaceful Coexistence | United Nations
The International Day of Peaceful Coexistence promotes tolerance, diversity, mutual understanding, and peace through education and intercultural dialogue.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:59 PM
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27 January

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International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust | United Nations
The United Nations was founded after World War II and the Holocaust, leading to the 1948 adoption of key human rights documents: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Genocide Convention. ...
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January 26, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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26 January

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International Day of Clean Energy | United Nations
International Day of Clean Energy is a platform to drive the adoption of policies and practices to promote awareness on the sustainable use of energy resources and to strengthen collaboration and coop...
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January 25, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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Here in Australia ...

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Bad laws are the worst sort of tyranny – and this one ticks every box
A sweeping new bill to combat antisemitism, hate and extremism was rushed through federal parliament this week with minimal scrutiny and major rule-of-law flaws. Its vague definitions, retrospective r...
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January 25, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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24 January

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International Day of Education | United Nations
The International Day of Education celebrates education worldwide by promoting the idea that education plays a key role in building sustainable and resilient societies, and contributes to the achievem...
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January 23, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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Applause for Megan Herbert
January 6, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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4 January

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World Braille Day | United Nations
The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the importance of braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights for blind and partially sighted people.
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January 3, 2026 at 7:37 PM
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27 December

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International Day of Epidemic Preparedness | United Nations
In the event of the absence of international attention, future epidemics could surpass previous outbreaks in terms of intensity and gravity. There is great need in awareness-raising, the exchange of i...
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December 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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24 December

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International Day against Cybercrime
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December 23, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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“We are hurtling toward climate chaos."

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Climate hot takes for 2025
Scientific evidence in 2025 showed global warming accelerating faster than expected, while emissions continued to rise and climate policy lagged dangerously behind physical reality.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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21 December

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World Meditation Day | United Nations
World Meditation Day is an opportunity for the wider dissemination of information about the benefits of meditation as it would be beneficial for the health and well-being of people around the world.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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21 December

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World Basketball Day | United Nations
World Basketball Day encourages everyone everywhere to play, watch, read, discuss or otherwise connect to the game, which will be a connection to each other everywhere
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December 20, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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20 December

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International Human Solidarity Day | United Nations
The United Nations was founded on a basic premise of unity and harmony among its members expressed in the concept of collective security that relies on the solidarity of its members to unite “to maint...
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December 20, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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18 December

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World Arabic Language Day | United Nations
The Arabic language is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, used daily by more than 400 million people. World Arabic Language Day is celebrated every year on 18 December since 2012. T...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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18 December

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International Migrants Day | United Nations
International Migrants Day aims to raise awareness about the challenges and difficulties of international migration. The United Nations is actively playing a catalyst role in this area, with the aim o...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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14 December

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International Day Against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations | United Nations
This International Day serves to reaffirm the UN’s determination to implement the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples and related decisions, and to promote se...
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December 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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12 December

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International Universal Health Coverage Day | United Nations
International Universal Health Coverage Day aims to raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage with multi-stakeholder partners.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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12 December

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International Universal Health Coverage Day | United Nations
International Universal Health Coverage Day aims to raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage with multi-stakeholder partners.
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December 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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12 December

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International Day of Neutrality | United Nations
Recognizing that such national policies of neutrality are aimed at promoting the use of preventive diplomacy, which is a core function of the United Nations and occupies a central place among the func...
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December 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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11 December

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International Mountain Day | United Nations
International Mountain Day is an occasion to create a large social movement that can bring mountain issues on the tables of politicians and society in general around the world.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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10 December

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Human Rights Day | United Nations
Human Rights Day commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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9 December

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International Anti-Corruption Day | United Nations
Corruption undermines democratic institutions, slows economic development and contributes to governmental instability. The aim of International Anti-Corruption Day is to support a positive and pro-act...
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December 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM