Important Days of February 2023

World Wetlands Day

02 February 2023

Designated by : Ramsar Convention Secretariat

First Observed in: 1997

Theme: It’s Time for Wetland Restoration


World Cancer Day

04 February 2023

Designated by: Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Theme: Close the Care Gap.

First observed: 2000


International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

06 February 2023

Designated by: United Nations Organisation

Theme: Partnership with Men and Boys to transform Social and gender Norms to End FGM

First observed: 2013


Safer Internet Day

07 February 2023

Designated by : European Union

Theme: Together for a better internet

First Observed in: 2004


World Pulses Day

10 February 2023

Designated by : U.N.O.

First Observed in: 2020

Theme: Pulses for a Sustainable Future


International Day of Women and Girls in Science

11 February 2023

Designated by: U.N.O.

Theme: Innovate. Demonstrate. Elevate. Advance. Sustain.( I.D.E.A.S.)

First observed: 2016


World Radio Day

13 February 2023

Designated by: UNESCO

Theme: Radio and Peace

First observed: 2013


World Day of Social Justice

20 February 2023

Designated by : UN General Assembly

First Observed in: 2008


International Mother Language Day

21 February 2023

Designated by : UN General Assembly

Theme: Multilingual education – a necessity to transform education

First Observed in: 2008


Rare Disease Day

28 February 2023 (Last day of February)

Designated by: European Organisation for Rare Diseases (EURORDIS)

First observed: 2008