Black History Month

Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, is an annual observance and celebration for remembrance of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history.

Abraham Lincoln Birthday

Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809-April 15, 1865) served as the 16th President of the United States from March, 1861 until his assassination in April, 1865. He successfully led his country through its greatest internal crisis, the American Civil War, preserving the Uni......More

Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809-April 15, 1865) served as the 16th President of the United States from March, 1861 until his assassination in April, 1865. He successfully led his country through its greatest internal crisis, the American Civil War, preserving the Union and ending slavery.

Valentine's Day

World Day of Social Justice

Recognizing the need to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion and unemployment, the United Nations General Assembly decided to observe this day as the World Day of Social Justice. The Assembly recognizes "the need to consolidate further the efforts......More

Recognizing the need to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion and unemployment, the United Nations General Assembly decided to observe this day as the World Day of Social Justice. The Assembly recognizes "the need to consolidate further the efforts of the international community in poverty eradication and in promoting full employment and decent work, gender equality and access to social well-being and justice for all."

Flag Day, Mexico

Flag Day is a national holiday in Mexico that has been celebrated every year on February 24 since its implementation in 1937. The Flag of Mexico is a vertical tricolor of green,white, and red with the national coat of arms in true center of the white stripe.

Women's History Month

Women's History Month is about highlighting the extraordinary achievements of women throughout our history, while recognizing the equally significant obstacles they had to overcome along the road to success. This month was established by presidential proclamation to hon......More

Women's History Month is about highlighting the extraordinary achievements of women throughout our history, while recognizing the equally significant obstacles they had to overcome along the road to success. This month was established by presidential proclamation to honor women in history and to draw attention to the limited focus given to women throughout history. The 2015 theme is "Weaving the Stories of Women's Lives." This theme presents the opportunity to weave women’s stories – individually and collectively – into the essential fabric of our nation’s history.

International Women's Day

This day is marked on the 8th of March each year. It is a major day of global celebration of women. In different regions, the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic,......More

This day is marked on the 8th of March each year. It is a major day of global celebration of women. In different regions, the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political and social achievements.

St. Patrick's Day

Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods a......More

Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green.

Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling Against Racism and Racial Discrimination

Declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1979, this week celebrates the importance for communities and nations to strive towards racial equality and tolerance. According to the UN, “knowledge and information on the diversity of human races, ethnicity and custo......More

Declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1979, this week celebrates the importance for communities and nations to strive towards racial equality and tolerance. According to the UN, “knowledge and information on the diversity of human races, ethnicity and customs contribute to overcoming racism and is a conduit for a better understanding, tolerance and acceptance.”

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination

The United Nations' (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed with a series of events and activities worldwide on March 21 each year. The day aims to remind people of racial discrimination's negative consequences. It also encourages......More

The United Nations' (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed with a series of events and activities worldwide on March 21 each year. The day aims to remind people of racial discrimination's negative consequences. It also encourages people to remember their obligation and determination to combat racial discrimination.