On 22th May the world celebrates International Day for Biological Diversity to raise awareness of the value that diversity brings to our ecosystems, human life and wildlife. Biological diversity (or biodiversity for short), and Nature-based Solutions (NbS) offer huge benefits to people in the search for new medicines, the fight against climate change and maintaining… Continue reading International Day for Biological Diversity 2025: explore Nature-based solutions to climate change
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Celebrating World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 2025
Join us on May 21st 2025 to celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, a day on which we focus on celebrating and protecting global cultural diversity. Led by UNESCO, this important celebration day highlights the richness of world cultures and the critical role of intercultural dialogue in achieving peace, digital equity… Continue reading Celebrating World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 2025
Celebrating Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2025
On 17th May we’re celebrating World Telecommunication Information Society Day (WTISD), a day that focuses on raising awareness of the power of digital technologies to improve lives and bridge divides. WTISD-25’s theme is gender equality, a crucial focus in the fight for inclusive access to digital tools and opportunities and the cornerstone of the UN… Continue reading Celebrating Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2025
Celebrating World Press Freedom Day 2025
This year on 3rd May we’re celebrating World Press Freedom Day 2025 by spotlighting a powerful grassroots voice from Tanzania – a community radio station deep in Maasai land. Orkonerei FM, founded by Lukas Kariongi, isn’t just airing stories, it’s defending the fundamental right to speak, inform and be heard. Lukas’ radios are transmitting not… Continue reading Celebrating World Press Freedom Day 2025
Celebrating International Workers’ Day 2025
Every year on May 1st, people gather around the world to celebrate International Workers’ Day – also known as Labour Day or May Day. International Workers’ Day celebrates the resilience, struggle and triumphs of global workers, supporting advocacy for labour rights and improved working conditions. It is a day of unity and solidarity for the… Continue reading Celebrating International Workers’ Day 2025
Tanzania Union Day 2025: celebrating 61 years of a unique African union
Join us this April 26th to celebrate Tanzania Union Day: the creation of Tanzania, which came out of the union of two African nations: Zanzibar and Tanganyika. From the late 1950s onward independence movements swept through Africa demanding independence from colonial rule. It started with Ghana in 1957, leading to most African countries decolonising by… Continue reading Tanzania Union Day 2025: celebrating 61 years of a unique African union
Celebrating International Girls in ICT Day 2025
On April 24, 2025, the world will celebrate International Girls in ICT Day, an initiative of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This year’s theme, “Girls in ICT for Inclusive Digital Transformation,” highlights the importance of empowering girls and young women to thrive in the digital age. Why International Girls in ICT Day matters The digital… Continue reading Celebrating International Girls in ICT Day 2025
Namibia Independence Day 2025: 35 years since liberation
Join the celebrations this year for the 35th anniversary of Namibia’s liberation and independence, a unique African nation that tells a fascinating story in the history of Africa, as it gained its independence in 1990 at the end of the Cold War and the advent of a new era. A unique African liberation story From… Continue reading Namibia Independence Day 2025: 35 years since liberation
Empowered Voices: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025
Every year on March 8th, the world comes together to celebrate International Women’s Day. This day is dedicated to honouring the achievements and contributions of women around the globe, recognising the challenges they continue to face, and advocating for gender equality. As we mark International Women’s Day 2025, let’s take a moment to reflect on… Continue reading Empowered Voices: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025
Ghana Independence Day 2025: celebrating the country’s legacy in Africa
Let’s celebrate the rich and powerful story of Ghana’s independence on March 6 by discovering the rich history of the first Sub-Saharan African country to become independent from colonial rule. When Ghana gained its independence in 1957 it inspired a wave of independence movements across the continent, and by 1960 there were already 17 African… Continue reading Ghana Independence Day 2025: celebrating the country’s legacy in Africa