World Refugee Day – Overview and Profiles of 30 African NGOs
Today is World Refugee Day. Observed annually on 20 June, the day aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by refugees and to honour…
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World NGO Day – Overview and Profiles of 23 National and Regional NGO Umbrella and Support Organisations in Africa
Today is World NGO Day, an international day dedicated to celebrating the vital work of non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Created by Latvian-British entrepreneur Marcis Skadmanis, and…
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International Anti-Corruption Day – Overview and Profiles of 24 African NGOs
Today is International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD). The United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) (Resolution 58/4) on 31 October 2003.…
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Africa Human Rights Day – Overview and Profiles of 23 African NGOs
Today is Africa Human Rights Day. Observed annually on 21 October, it marks the 1986 entry into force of the African Charter on Human and…
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World Humanitarian Day – Overview and Profiles of 15 African NGOs
Today is World Humanitarian Day. Observed annually on 19 August, it honours humanitarian workers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty…
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Day of the African Child – Overview and Profiles of 22 African NGOs
Today is the Day of the African Child. In 1991, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) (now African Union) designated 16 June as the Day…
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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace – Overview and Profiles of 18 African NGOs
“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that…
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World NGO Day – Overview and Profiles of 14 National and Regional NGO Umbrella Organisations in Africa
Today is World NGO Day, an international day dedicated to celebrating the critical work of non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Created by Latvian-British entrepreneur Marcis Skadmanis, and…
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International Women Human Rights Defenders Day – Overview and Profiles of 12 African NGOs
Today is International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, which has been celebrated on 29 November since 2006. Women human rights defenders (WHRDs) are all women…
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