Set by the UN, the World Day of Social Justice is dedicated to promoting the ideals set out in the World Summit for Social Development for achieving social equity and preventing future injustices. Further reading: http://www.un.org/en/events/socialjusticeday/

Promoting the need for social cohesion and inclusivity, generating awareness and celebrating people around you and combating social isolation. Further reading: http://www.dayofhappiness.net/#happiness

This day both serves to celebrate water and its role in human and environmental health, as well as highlight the multitude of issues causing global suffering relating to water access, sanitation, and quality. Further reading: http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/about/en/

This day is dedicated to raise awareness about the continuing struggle against TB in many parts of the world and highlight those who are working to fight the disease. With millions of people dying every year of TB, international support must be increased in order to control the disease and decrease infection rates. Further reading: http://www.who.int/campaigns/tb-day/2015/event/en/

First celebrated in 1933, this day serves to recognize the work of physicians and thank them for their efforts across the US. Further reading: http://www.doctorsday.org

A day dedicated to a specific health related issue found around the world, 2015’s World Health Day highlighted global food safety. Further reading: http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2015/en/

A day to make further strides towards controlling malaria globally by recognizing and furthering efforts to combat the disease with known solutions. On this day people around the world participate in activities marking the day, and to mobilize the globe in efforts against malaria. Further reading: http://www.who.int/campaigns/malaria-day/2015/en/; http://www.worldmalariaday.org