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Events

Your ultimate calendar for international awareness days, peace demonstrations, UN observances, and webinars. Join the movement for positive global change!

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EVENTS & YEARLY CALENDAR - For A Better World

Discover a world of events dedicated to making a positive impact. Our events guide connects you with global calendars, peace initiatives, and sustainability summits designed to inspire change.

Connect with hundreds of valuable resources, networks, and organisers hosting workshops, campaigns, and conferences worldwide – for genuine social justice, climate action, and a sustainable future.

Jump straight to our ➡️ 2026 Events Calendar

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Welcome to Better World Info’s handpicked events guide for engaged citizens who want to get more involved and help to make the world a better place. These events are designed to ignite and propel positive change, amplify voices, expand your knowledge, and provide a space where you can be heard, become part of a movement, and show your support for the issues that matter to you.

The United Nations is a great starting point to find important days; they function as key advocacy tools in raising awareness, educating the general public, celebrating great achievements in humanity, and mobilising the masses to solve global issues.

We also honour our heroes with remembrance days such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and other important anniversaries such as Hiroshima Day, the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, and Al Nakba. Find joy in celebrating more light-hearted days, which spread kindness, such as National Hugging Day, and the inspiring Buy Nothing Day, which protests consumerism.

Explore our guides to annual events worldwide, and regional calendars for Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East & Africa.

Our calendar for International Awareness Days such as Earth Day, Human Rights Day & World Refugee Day are a must - trust Better World Info to give you the full picture on the most important ones.

Make sure to follow our social media pages, Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky for our latest advocacy campaigns.

German speakers can visit our sister site Bessere Welt Info and check out the ➡️ Wichtige Termine category for excellent events based in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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What Events Will Help Change The World in 2026?

Keeping an eye on our 2026 calendar will ensure you never miss out. We scour the internet for top events related to peace, disarmament, conflict regions, social justice, democracy, energy, education, health, sustainability, the environment, and the climate crisis – you name it! Organised by month, you are sure to find something that appeals to you.

We feature international conferences such as the COP Conferences, local protests, climate camps and strikes, webinars, award ceremonies, film festivals, demonstrations, workshops, forums, action days, and tree planting events. If the theme involves working towards a better world, you will be sure to find it here.

We also keep a record of previous events if you are looking for ideas to host your own. Events from 2025 can be found here.

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New Year 2026

Whatever your New Year traditions may be, it is important to use this time for personal reflection. As we head into another year of the War in Ukraine and the War on Gaza, keeping a positive outlook, and a focus on our physical and mental health remains ever important. Reflection can also see us asking ourselves, what we can do differently next year? Setting realistic goals and resolutions can be helpful - there are lots of ways we can improve ourselves, and our planet for a better world in 2026.

New Year 2026
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Martin Luther King Day - January 18

This holiday, signed by President Reagan in 1983, marks the birthday of the nonviolent activist protesting racial discrimination in federal and state law during the Civil Rights Movement in the USA.

Martin Luther King Day - January 18
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Nuclear Abolition Day - September 26

Every September the United Nations recognises International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. As one of the highest priorities of the UN this day acts as a reminder that despite multiple international efforts to outright ban nukes, around 12,512 nuclear weapons remain. Many nations continue to actively expand their nuclear weapons programs under the doctrine of deterrence. The day serves to reaffirm global commitments to nuclear disarmament, and to educate the public about the extraordinary dangers and costs of allowing these programs to continue.

Nuclear Abolition Day - September 26
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National Hugging Day – January 21

Join us in celebrating this annual event and help spread some joy. In what is one of the simplest ways to show affection and connect with others, after a difficult few months, this could be just the thing to lift our spirits. This year will encourage people to express their affection aand love for others.

National Hugging Day – January 21
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International Day of Education - Jan 24

The UN has dedicated January 24th as the International Day of Education to reaffirm the collective commitment to education as a global human right. To this day 258 million children and youth still do not attend school and conflict is making the situation worse. Education is an important step to break the cycle of poverty and achieve gender equality. It is also key in fostering sustainability, inclusion, and peace. We must also support educators on this day, and everyday, in helping students to realise their dreams. This years theme is “AI and education: Preserving human agency in a world of automation”.

International Day of Education - Jan 24
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School Day of Non-violence and Peace - Jan 30

With the belief that sustainable development cannot be achieved without peace, school all over the world celebrate School Day of Nonviolence & Peace. It's main message is "Universal love, non-violence and peace. Universal love is better than egoism, non-violence is better than violence, and peace is better than war"

School Day of Non-violence and Peace - Jan 30
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International Migrants Day - Dec 18

“On this International Migrants Day, I call on the international community to act on the global compact on safe, regular and orderly migration as an important contribution to building a world of peace, prosperity, dignity and opportunity for all.” — UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon

International Migrants Day - Dec 18
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Human Rights Day - Dec 10

Every December 10, the world commemorates the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year marks the 70th anniversary of this landmark event that forms the basis for the defence of equality, justice and human dignity.

Human Rights Day - Dec 10
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World Kindness Day - Nov 13

Since its introduction in 1998 by the World Movement for Kindness, every November 13, many people around the world use this date to highlight good actions and focus on positive actions. Be sure to be part of this inspiring initiative this year.

World Kindness Day - Nov 13
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World Press Freedom Day - May 3

Every year on May 3 the United Nations marks World Press Freedom Day as a chance to raise awareness of the importance of a free press. This year the theme is ‘Journalism in the face of the Environmental Crisis’. It highlights the importance of sharing stories of upheaval and loss for those on the frontlines of climate change. Exposing the crisis is the first step to solving it. In the face of censorship, economic pressures, and threats to their safety journalists play a pivotal role in exposing how climate change is affecting people across the planet. The UNESCO conference held in Santiago, Chile will assess the state of press freedom worldwide, and solutions for the challenges to press freedom ahead.

World Press Freedom Day - May 3
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Random Acts of Kindness Day - Feb 17

Individuals, groups and organizations worldwide celebrate this day on February 17th to encourage random acts of kindness. "You’re a World Changer. We Can Tell. JOIN the #RAKTIVIST MOVEMENT"

Random Acts of Kindness Day - Feb 17
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Climate Camps

These events usually involve cultural activities, workshops, conferences and the participation of many climate activists. Their objective is to gather as many people as possible in order to find actions and solutions for climate change. Find here information about the camps for this year.

Climate Camps
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International Day of Happiness - March 20

The United Nations and the world celebrate this day recognising the human right to happiness and joy. With more equality, inclusion and sustainability, everyone can acheive a state of wellbeing and happiness. See how education and awareness projects are being used to promote this excellent day of positivity. This year's focus is on what makes us happier together, looking on what we have in common and not what divides us. Join the movement #InternationalDayOfHappiness.

International Day of Happiness - March 20
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Campaigns

If you are interested in being part of a campaign or would like information about events near you, check out the extensive catalog of campaigns and events available on our website. Here you will find many different options, conveniently organised by topic.

Campaigns
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Fridays for Future

A worldwide movement of young people inspired by the activist Greta Thunberg in 2018. To date, more than 2000 cities worldwide and approximately 1.4 million students have participated in the demonstrations that urge governments to take immediate concrete actions against climate change

Fridays for Future
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Join the Global Climate Strike

In its fourth edition, on November 29th, millions of people worldwide will walk with young climate strikers in the hopes of using nonviolent means to affect policy change that will save our planet. Review our page to see how YOU can support the movement and what activities are scheduled near you!

Join the Global Climate Strike