May Newsletter

The Origin  The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, marked annually on the 29th of May, pays tribute to anyone who has served or is serving in United Nations peacekeeping operations for their courageous work. Peacekeepers can be civilians, military or police personnel working together to restore world peace and peacekeeping operations can include supporting… Read More »International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers- 29th May, 2025

The Origin Dialogue and Diversity Day, otherwise known as World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, is marked annually on the 21st of May. This day celebrates the role culture plays in ensuring peace and continuous development in countries, and intercultural dialogue. After UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity (which acknowledged… Read More »Dialogue and Diversity Day- 21st May

The Origin  World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on the 3rd of May every year with the aim of hindering problems in the way of unbiased and impartial reporting. This day helps to strengthen democracy and uphold peace in the world. The United Nations General Assembly adopted this day for the first time in December… Read More »Freedom and World Press Freedom Day 3rd May, 2025

The Origin The majority of countries worldwide observe International Workers’ Day (also known as Labour Day or May Day) on May 1st annually. The day serves to honour working people together with their rights to work. International Workers’ Day emerged from the 19th-century labour union movement, which culminated in the Haymarket affair at Chicago in… Read More »The International Workers’ Day- 1st May, 2025

World Environment Day, observed on June 5th, receives strong support from UNESCO to enhance environmental awareness and prompt action. Recently, UNESCO has emphasized biodiversity and education. In 2023, for example, they hosted webinars and educational events to underscore the significance of conserving biodiversity. Their efforts focused on involving communities, especially young people, in sustainable practices… Read More »World Environment Day

World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development  Annually observed on May 21, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development commemorates the diversity of global cultures and underscores the importance of intercultural dialogue for fostering peace and sustainable development. The United Nations General Assembly established this World Day in 2002, subsequent… Read More »World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development – 21st May 2024

International Workers’ Day The Origin International Workers’ 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 Workers’ Day-1st May 2024

Here you can virtually visit the Frederick Visitor Center

UNESCO BMW representation at the Mobilize Frederick’s First Inaugural Annual Climate Summit

Here you can see the highlights of the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Festival