Special events and other funny days

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960 (21 march).

The United Nations has been concerned with this issue since its foundation and the prohibition of racial discrimination is enshrined in all core international human rights instruments. It places obligations on States and tasks them with eradicating discrimination in the public and private spheres. The principle of equality also requires States to adopt spe ...

The International Day of Sleep is held every year both to celebrate sleep and to shed light on the challenges and problems sleep deprivation and diseases related to this can have for society.

Sleep Day is held every year on the third Friday in March. In 2021, it falls on March 21. The transition from winter time to summer time challenges a number of people with sleep deprivation. Sleep quality and how much sleep you get is important. The purpose of the event is to focus on sleep problems and encourage research in this area.

International Sunday is organized ...