In January 2026, the Roya Institute officially joined the community of signatories to the Rome Call for AI Ethics. This step reflects Roya’s ongoing commitment

Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Human Rights Challenges Artificial intelligence is no longer merely a technical or academic subject. Today, it directly affects decisions that shape

World Braille Day — Emphasizing Meaningful Inclusion and Accessibility ⏰ 1/5 January 4 marks World Braille Day, an observance designated by the United Nations to

3 ⏰ December 20, designated by the United Nations as the International Human Solidarity Day, is an opportunity to reaffirm a fundamental truth: the destinies

 2/5 ⏰ Every year on December 10, the world observes Human Rights Day, commemorating the adoption of one of the most influential moral and legal

UNICEF/UNI704487/PhiennachitLypor, 10, Lao People’s Democratic Republic ⏰ 1/5 On November 20, World Children’s Day, we honor the youngest and most hopeful members of our human

October 24 – United Nations Day The United Nations: A Symbol of Hope, Reform, and Global Solidarity ⏰ 3 On this United Nations Day, we

“There is no way to peace, peace is the way.” – Mahatma Gandhi On October 2, the world observes the International Day of Non-Violence, honoring

 2/5 ⏰ Why the International Day of Older Persons Matters On October 1, the world observes the International Day of Older Persons. It is a

2⏰ International Translation Day (30 September) coincides with the feast of St. Jerome, the renowned translator of much of the Bible and long regarded as

 3 ⏰ Every meal is a chance to care for people and the planet. On End 29 September- International Day of Awareness on Food Loss

 2/5⏰ September 27 – World Tourism Day reminds us that travel is more than recreation; it is an opportunity to foster cultural exchange, support sustainable

2/5⏰ September 18 marks International Equal Pay Day, a global call to action to end wage discrimination and to advance fairness, dignity, and equality in

 3⏰ Since the United Nations first designated September 21 as the International Day of Peace in 1981, this day has served as an opportunity to

⏰ 3 In a world marked by war, occupation, and humanitarian crises, education is among the first casualties. That is why the United Nations has

⏰2/5 Each year on September 8, the world marks International Literacy Day, established by UNESCO in 1967 to remind governments and societies that literacy is

⏰2/5 The United Nations established the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies to highlight the urgent need for stronger international cooperation to combat

⏰3 The International Day of Charity was established to sensitize and mobilize people, NGOs, and stakeholders around the world to help others through volunteer and

⏰3 With the adoption of this day by the United Nations, August 30 was designated as the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances.

⏰2/5 On August 19, the world marks World Humanitarian Day, an international observance established by the United Nations General Assembly to honor humanitarian workers and

⏰2 On August 6, we mark the first-ever observance of the International Day of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing

⏰2  In June 2025, Dr. Zahra Golshani represented the Roya Institute for Global Justice at Spirit of Place: A Hudson Valley Climate Training, hosted by

⏰2/5 In an age marked by violent conflicts, social divisions, and environmental and economic crises, humanity needs hope more than ever. In many regions of

⏰2 On July 11, the world pauses to remember one of the darkest chapters of modern European history: the 1995 genocide in Srebrenica, Bosnia and