On February 11, the United Nations celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Last year, it was dedicated to all the female scientists who have been fighting at the frontline against the coronavirus . This topic is still highly relevant, as female scientists in all fields are …
The provision of water, sanitation, and hygiene (also referred to as WASH) for all people is one of the most pressing issues in our world, and it is closely intertwined with other problems, such as social injustice and climate change. Globally, 4.2 billion people lack access to safe sanitation – …
Children are lucky: Every year, there are several occasions around the world when they are honored with their own day. Traditionally, International Children’s Day is celebrated in the states of the former Soviet Union on 1 June. Kinder haben Glück: Weltweit gibt es jedes Jahr gleich mehrere Anlässe, an denen …
On 20 March, we celebrate the International Day of Happiness. The non-profit organization Action for Happiness suggests in the context of its campaign how to celebrate the day: “Keep Calm. Stay Wise. Be Kind.” This is undoubtedly a piece of advice we can take to heart in these challenging times …
On 10 December is Human Rights Day. This year, the United Nations has given the day the motto “Recover Better – Stand Up for Human Rights.” Especially now, we need to tackle the shortcomings revealed by the corona crisis to manage our shared future. Am 10. Dezember ist Tag der …