Every year on 5 October, the world comes together to celebrate World Teachers’ Day. First established in 1994 by UNESCO in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), UNICEF, and Education International, the day commemorates the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers. This landmark framework recognised teachers’ rights,...

Every October, a sea of pink ribbons and campaigns sweep across the globe to mark Pinktober - the worldwide awareness initiative dedicated to breast cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and support. First popularised in the early 1990s through advocacy movements and partnerships with health organisations, Pinktober has become a symbol...

From 29 September to 3 October 2025, organisations across the UK will mark Speak Up Week 2025, a national campaign led by the National Guardian’s Office (NGO) in England. The NGO oversees the Freedom to Speak Up network, supporting more than 1,000 Freedom to Speak Up Guardians who help workers...

Every year on 1 October, millions around the globe come together to celebrate International Coffee Day. First launched by the International Coffee Organization (ICO) in 2015, this global awareness day highlights the value of coffee not just as a beverage, but as a shared cultural, economic, and social force. In...

Every year on 1 October, the world observes the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP), first established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1990. This Global Awareness Day highlights the vital contributions of older adults and draws attention to the challenges they face in achieving full rights, well-being, and...