4⏰ Every year on September 18 International Equal Pay Day is celebrated. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the gender pay gap that

In the pursuit of social justice and reducing inequalities, educational programs for empowering local communities in New York play a fundamental role in increasing legal

  4 ⏰ On September 9th, we mark the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, a day established to highlight the severe consequences of armed

‌4 ⏰ Every year on September 8, the world comes together to observe International Literacy Day (ILD), a day dedicated to highlighting the importance of

4 ⏰ Aligned with the United Nations, we observe the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies to emphasize the importance of clean air

2/5 ⏰  On September 5th, the world comes together to celebrate the International Day of Charity, an occasion to recognize and promote the importance of

 ⏰ 3/5  Background On 19 August 2003, a bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killed 22 humanitarian aid workers, including the UN

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires a seismic shift – which can only happen if we empower young people and work with them as equals. 

3 ⏰  Introduction There are an estimated 476 million Indigenous Peoples in the world living across 90 countries. They make up less than 6% of

3 ⏰  The International Day Against Human Trafficking observed annually on July 30, is an opportunity to draw global attention to this horrific crime and

⏰ 3  Honoring Human Bonds and Promoting Global Solidarity International Friendship Day, celebrated annually on July 30, is a unique opportunity to honor human bonds

5 ⏰ Progress fighting global hunger has been set back 15 years, leaving around 733 million people going hungry in 2023, equivalent to one in

3 ⏰  Background World Population Day, which seeks to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues, was established by the then-Governing Council

⏰1/5  Brief History The earliest record of a co-operative comes from Scotland on March 14, 1761. In 1844 a group of 28 artisans working in

Low-income neighborhoods are often disproportionately affected by environmental crises due to limited access to sustainable resources, industrial pollution, and weak infrastructure. In response to these

On June 10, 2024, the Interfaith Center of New York was proud to offer the James Parks Morton Interfaith Award to Singer, Songwriter, and Social

⏰2/5 Refugees need global solidarity and the ability to rebuild their lives in dignity.  UN Secretary-General António Guterres Every minute 20 people leave everything behind

 3/5 Min ⏰ Every child has the right to health, education, and protection, and every society has a stake in expanding children’s opportunities in life.

3 Min ⏰ Introduction The first-ever International Day of Play, to be observed on June 11, 2024, marks a significant milestone in efforts to preserve,

⏰ 2 Min About the UN World Oceans Day  Since its inception in 2008, United Nations World Oceans Day (UN WOD) has celebrated the ocean

3 Min ⏰  Even though today’s global food production is enough to feed everyone, hunger continues to increase in some parts of the world. Despite

⏰ 2/5 Min What is World Environment Day? Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually on 5 June since 1973, World

3/5 Min ⏰  World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO’s General Conference. Since

Religious tensions and conflicts remain a significant challenge in many societies, including diverse urban centers like New York City. Despite being recognized as a multicultural

2 Min ⏰  March 21 marks the International Day of Happiness, a global celebration endorsed by the United Nations to recognize happiness as a fundamental