World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year on June17 to raise public awareness about international efforts to tackle desertification, land degradation, and drought (DLDD).
The United Nations General Assembly established World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought in 1994. This was in response to the adoption of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025 holds special significance as it falls at the midpoint of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021–2030).
The theme for World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2025 is 'Restore the Land. Unlock the Opportunities.'
Jun 15, 2025
Global Wind Day
Global Wind Day 2025 is observed all over the world on June 15. On June 15, this day is celebrated all over the world annually and it is marked as a day of discovering the possibilities of wind power.
In 2007, The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) organised the first Wind Day.
In 2009 the EWEA joined forces with the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and made it a worldwide event.
Father's Day
Father's Day is celebrated annually on the third Sunday of June. This year (2025) it falls on June 15.
While many countries, including India, celebrate the festival on the third Sunday of June, a few other countries like Croatia, Italy, Portugal, and Spain have already observed Father's Day on March 19.
Jun 14, 2025
World Blood Donor Day
Every year, the world observes World Blood Donor Day on June 14 to raise awareness about the importance of donating blood and supporting communities.
The World Health Assembly designated June 14 as World Blood Donor Day in 2004. This day honours the birth anniversary of Karl Landsteiner and serves as a global campaign to promote blood donation and ensure a safe and adequate blood supply for everyone.
Jun 13, 2025
International Albinism Awareness Day
International Albinism Awareness Day is observed annually on June 13 to raise awareness about the rights and challenges faced by people with albinism. Established by the United Nations, the day aims to promote equality, safety, and dignity for individuals affected by this genetic condition, while dispelling widespread myths and misconceptions.
UN General Assembly in 2014 declared June 13 as International Albinism Awareness Day.
The first International Albinism Awareness Day was observed in 2015.
Jun 12, 2025
World Day Against Child Labour
On June 12, the World Day Against Child Labour is observed. Its objective is to spark the growing global movement against child labour.
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) celebrated the first World Day Against Child Labour on June 12, 2002, at its headquarters in Geneva, which had been established the day before. The purpose of World Day Against Child Labour is to promote and broaden the global call to end child labour.