When you get sick, one of the first things to consider is how long it will last. If you’re relatively healthy, a cold usually goes away within a week to 10 days. If you have the flu, symptoms typically last…
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Rihanna NamRihanna (born Robyn Rihanna Fenty on February 20, 1988) Place of Birth: Saint Michael, Barbados Industry: Entertainment and Fashion Early life and Education Rihanna was born to Monica and Ronald Fenty. Her mother was of Afro-Guyanese descent and worked…
Random Act of Kindness Day originated in Denver, Colorado in 1995 by a non-profit organization called The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation. February 17 was marked as the annual day of celebration subsequent to its year of origin. The aim…
In the year 2020, there were an estimated 281 million international migrants around the world. This number represented 3.6 percent of the global population at the time and a 60 million increase in international migrants from 2010. Human mobility and…
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed November 16th as the International Day of Tolerance in 1996. The day seeks to foster, promote, and spread mutual understanding between cultures and people across the globe – an initiative that has been increasing…
World Food Day was established on October 16, 1979, the same date of the year as that of the founding of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945. The purpose of World Food Day is to raise awareness…
September 21st marks the International Day of Peace, also sometimes known as World Peace Day, which is dedicated to celebrating and fostering ideas of peace and nonviolence around the world. The United Nations General Assembly first observed the day in…
The impacts of COVID-19 continue to be felt in all aspects of life. Global food insecurity has increased in almost every country through 2020, and the trends continue to look bleak into 2021. With no tangible solution in sight, many…
Every year on June 20, World Refugee Day is observed to honor refugees around the world and to raise awareness about the struggles associated with refugee life. The theme for World Refugee Day 2021 is Together We Heal, Learn, and…
Every year on May 21, the world celebrates World Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. Since its inception in 2005, the United Nations, through its Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has kept culture, diversity, and conversation at…
