- The UNESCO World Press Freedom Day “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis” – 3rd May 2024The issue of climate change has received varying levels of attention from the media over theyears. Still, the impact on Indigenous communities and their role in mitigation has been under-represented. Local communities and marginalized groups are often the first to experience theeffects of environmental changes and are crucial stakeholders in climate adaptation andmitigation efforts.Celebrated on… Read More »The UNESCO World Press Freedom Day “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis” – 3rd May 2024
- International Workersâ Day-1st May 2024International Workersâ Day The Origin International Workersâ Day, also known as Labour Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day, is a celebration of laborers and the working classes (See here). The day traces its roots back to the late 19th century, during the height of the industrial revolution. On 21 April… Read More »International Workersâ Day-1st May 2024
- Downtown Frederick Visitor Center TourHere you can virtually visit the Frederick Visitor Center
- Annual Climate SummitUNESCO BMW representation at the Mobilize Frederick’s First Inaugural Annual Climate Summit
- Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage FestivalHere you can see the highlights of the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Festival
- 2023-UNESCO BMW International Day of Diversity and Cultural InclusionHere you can see the details of the UNESCO BMW International Day of Diversity and Cultural Inclusion
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and DevelopmentWhat is The World Day for Cultural Diversity? On May 21st, The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is an occasion started by UNESCO with the aim of celebrating and honoring the cultural diversity in the world. This day also observes the indispensable role cultural diversity plays in enabling dialogue across the… Read More »World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
- World Telecommunication and Information Society DayWhat is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day? World Information Society Day has been celebrated on May 17th every year since 1969. In the modern and complex society, communication technologies serve a vital purpose to help transmit information around the globe. Initially this day was celebrated to mark the foundation and signing of the International… Read More »World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
- International Day of PeacekeepersWhat is International Day of Peacekeepers? Celebrated on the 29th of May every year, the International Day of UN Peacekeepers honors UN entities, humanitarians, the communities, women and youth, media, academia, traditional and faith-based leaders, host governments, troop and police contributing countries, member states, and many others in their continued efforts to improve countless lives… Read More »International Day of Peacekeepers
-  The Right to Free SpeechWhat is World Press Freedom Day? World Press Freedom Day is an annual event celebrated on May 3rd to raise awareness about the importance of press freedom and to remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993,… Read More »Â The Right to Free Speech