Category: December

World Aids Day every 1 December Every 1 December it's World AIDS Day the day that promotes talking about HIV and attempts to spread information about the disease.  By talking about HIV it is hoped that the secrecy surrounding it is eradicated.   Greater understanding about HIV and AIDS means less prejudice and better prevention. HIV… Continue reading World AIDS Day

Baubles and ribbons Bells and Bows Are your trees dressed to impress? Tree Dressing Day 1-2 December 2018 Tree Dressing Day - Do you really appreciate trees?   They've been around since the beginning of time and can be found all around us.   Trees provide us with beauty and life: they are the subject… Continue reading Tree Dressing Day

Mountains Matter International Mountain Day Every 11 December Ever celebrated International Mountain Day before?  If not, start now!  In 2002 it was International Year of Mountains, and in 2003, the United Nations General Assembly designated 11 December as International Mountain Day. Every year there is a different theme related to mountain development and awareness.  The theme for… Continue reading International Mountain Day

International Day of Persons with Disabilities every 3 December International Day of Persons with Disabilities draws awareness to persons with disabilities and the problems they are faced with in their everyday lives.   It is estimated that persons with disabilities around the world make up 10% of the population, and 80% live in developing countries.… Continue reading International Day of Persons with Disabilities

International Civil Avaition Day Every 7 December Yes, it's almost time to celebrate International Civil Aviation Day!  The theme for the day from 2015-2018 is 'Working together to ensure no country is left behind'. Did you know that an aeroplane takes off every few seconds somewhere on earth? The United Nations (UN) International Civil Aviation… Continue reading International Civil Aviation Day

International Anti Corruption Day Every 9 December International Anti Corruption Day - In 2010 the Secretary-General of the United Nations broadcasted a message loud and clear about the role of the day! So what is anti corruption?  It's businesses taking the initiative to adopt strong policies against corruption.  Why?  Because corruption crimes like bribery and… Continue reading International Anti Corruption Day

Human Rights Day Every 10 December Human Rights Day is an important day at the United Nations (UN).   The UN's General Assembly declared that having human rights "is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world".   But prejudice and discrimination are still stopping us from having an equal, more peaceful world.… Continue reading Human Rights Day

Show your Ninja identity Day of the Ninja Every 5 December Day of the Ninja - This is no longer about disguise.  Your disguise was the everday life you have been leading.   It's finally time to show the world that YOU are a ninja! On 5 December you have the chance to show everyone… Continue reading Day of the Ninja