August 6 — 78th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima, Japan opens in a new tab
August 9 — 78th Anniversary of Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki, Japan opens in a new tab
August 9 — International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples opens in a new tab
According to the UN, there are over 476 million indigenous people living across the world (about 6.2 % of the global population). Indigenous people have special relationships with their land and are holders of a unique culture including traditions, languages, and knowledge systems.
August 12 — International Youth Day opens in a new tab
August 12th gives us an opportunity to celebrate International Youth Day; celebrating young people’s actions and initiatives, as well as valuing their universal and equitable engagement. This year’s theme is “Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages”.
