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Sunday, 11 October 2026

11th October 2026

International Day of the Girl Child

2026 theme: "End child marriage and invest in girls’ rights"

"Celebrated every year on 11 October, International Day of the Girl is

a global moment to celebrate girls everywhere, amplifying their voices,

actions and leadership.

It belongs to everyone who cares about girls and their rights.

On this day, we come together to recognize and advocate for the full

spectrum of girls’ rights.

End child marriage and invest in girls’ rights!

This year’s theme was developed through consultations with girls,

girls’ organizations and girl-led networks as well as civil society

organizations and United Nations partners.

Together, they called for urgent action to end child marriage and

invest in girls’ rights – our 2026 theme. (...)"

in https://www.un.org/en/observances/girl-child-day

Girls are leaders. Girls are change-makers. Girls are driving good and growth around the world.

Photo:ⓒUNICEF/UN0765141/ Bruno Pedro

Tuesday, 6 October 2026

6th October 2026

DO YOU KNOW ...?

Thursday, 1 October 2026

1st October 2026

International Day

of Older Persons

DO you KNOW that ...?

" 2026 Theme: 'The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives'.

The 2026 United Nations International Day of Older Persons, under the theme "The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives," calls on Governments, civil society, the private sector, researchers and older persons themselves to examine how societies can ensure that the additional years gained translate into healthy, productive, dignified and equitable lives for all.

Humanity is living longer than ever. Global life expectancy has risen steadily for over seven decades, yet the gap between life expectancy and healthy life expectancy reached 9.6 years in 2019, reflecting the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases. Longer lives are drawing greater attention to how health, social and economic conditions, and human rights are experienced across the life course. (...)" in https://www.un.org/en/observances/older-persons-day

Saturday, 26 September 2026

26th September 2026

European Day of Languages

European Day of Languages 2026:

Languages unite across Europe

"On 26 September, Europe celebrates the 26th edition of the

European Day of Languages (EDL), an initiative of the Council of Europe and the European Commission that promotes linguistic diversity, multilingualism and intercultural understanding.

This year’s motto, “Languages unite!”, highlights the unique role that languages play in bringing people together and building bridges across cultures.(...)"

in https://www.coe.int/en/web/education/-/european-day-of-languages-2026-languages-unite-across-europe

The President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Petra Bayr, made the following statement, ahead of the European Day of Languages marked on 26 September:

“Languages unite!”, the motto for the 2026 European Day of Languages, reminds us that languages can serve as bridges between people, communities and cultures.

In a world often marked by division and misunderstanding, the willingness to learn, speak and value other languages fosters mutual respect, empathy and cooperation.
Europe’s rich linguistic heritage is one of its greatest strengths.

By encouraging language learning at all stages of life, protecting regional and minority languages, and promoting plurilingual education, we help build more inclusive, cohesive and resilient societies.

Europe speaks with many voices, and each language learned can open new perspectives and strengthen our shared European commitment to democracy, human rights and cultural understanding."

in https://edl.ecml.at/en/

Classes 7th A, 7th B, 9th A, and 9th B wrote

simple opinions when completing

the following ideas on European Day of Languages

under this year's motto: Languages Unite!

A. Although our languages are different, we can…

B. Different languages make our world....