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267 briefs · 48 iconic · 5 categories · 55 countries

InternationalMonth: Sep

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Sep

International Day of Peace - September 21, the UN-recognised annual observance for peace and non-violence

International Day of Peace on September 21 is the UN-recognised annual observance for peace and non-violence, established in 1981 by the UN General Assembly and observed worldwide with a one-minute silent pause at noon local time. The day is one of the oldest UN-proclaimed international days.

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Sep

World Heart Day - September 29, the World Heart Federation global awareness day

World Heart Day on September 29 is the World Heart Federation global awareness day for cardiovascular disease. Established in 1999 by WHF president Antoni Bayes de Luna, observed in 50+ countries. Not a public holiday.

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Sep

International Day of Charity - September 5, the UN day for charitable giving

International Day of Charity on September 5 is the UN International Day recognizing the role of charity in alleviating humanitarian crises and human suffering. Established by UNGA Resolution 67/105 in 2012, marks the anniversary of Mother Teresa's death. Not a public holiday.

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Sep

International Literacy Day - September 8, the UNESCO observance on literacy

International Literacy Day on September 8 is a UNESCO-recognised international observance celebrating literacy as a fundamental human right. Established by UNESCO in 1965. Not a public holiday.

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Sep

World Maritime Day - last Thursday of September, IMO observance since 2017

World Maritime Day on the last Thursday of September is an International Maritime Organization observance established in 2017 to highlight the importance of shipping safety, security, and environmental protection. Established to mark the founding date of the IMO. Not a public holiday.

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Sep

World Tourism Day - September 27, the UNWTO observance on global tourism

World Tourism Day on September 27 is the UN World Tourism Organization's annual observance of the global tourism industry. Established by the UNWTO General Assembly in 1980, it is hosted annually by a different country and focuses each year on a different aspect of sustainable tourism. Not a public holiday.

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