On June 24, the world marks the International Day of Women in Diplomacy — a day that is more than just symbolic.

On June 12th, we mark the World Day Against Child Labour — a day of remembrance, reckoning, and, most importantly, renewed resolve.

Living together in peace means far more than the absence of war—it embodies the ability to accept differences, listen with empathy, and appreciate the richness of human diversity.

World Health Day serves as a global reminder of the urgent need to improve healthcare access and outcomes for all. Yet, despite progress in medicine, millions of women and newborns still face life-threatening risks due to preventable causes.

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), celebrated annually on 6 April, highlights the transformative power of sport in driving positive change, breaking down barriers, and fostering unity across the globe.

Today 2.2 billion people are living without access to safe water and this number is increasing. On this World Water Day we join the United Nations in raising awareness to growing water scarcity problems and analysing a critical and timely theme of melting glaciers that often referred to as the "water towers of the world”.

2025 marks a significant milestone: the 60th anniversary of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.

After 14 long years of conflict, Syria finds itself at a pivotal moment, grappling with the enormous challenges of rebuilding while also holding onto the possibility of stability and renewal.

International Women’s Day 2025 is a time to celebrate, reflect, and take action.