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The International Chess Day is celebrated annually on July 20, the day the International Chess Federation was founded, in 1924. The idea to celebrate this day as the international chess day was proposed by UNESCO, and it has been celebrated as such since 1966 after it was established by FIDE. Ipokrate is celebrating world chess day and salute all chess players.

Have you ever heard of International Retainer Day which falls on July 19 every year? International Retainer Day recognizes the value of retainers, which help users to maintain a straight and beautiful smile years after undergoing orthodontic treatments.

Nelson Mandela, African nationalist and socialist, and the African first black head of state elected in fully representative democratic election. He focused during his tenure (from 1991 to 1997) on dismantling and eliminating racism and discrimination.

International justice, is the way to insure accountability for serious crimes, such as genocides, crimes against humanity, war crimes, torture and enforced disappearances.

Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day celebrates the ways AI has changed life for the better. It highlights how smart systems now power tools we use every day—navigation apps, healthcare diagnostics, even smart assistants—all working to make tasks easier.

Youth skills development is an essential way to enable young people to smoothly move into the work stage, since young people are three times more being unemployed that adults. Ipokrate is observing the world youth skills day, to achieve better socio-economic conditions for today’s youth, to eradicate youth unemployment and underemployment in the world.

International Non-Binary People’s Day offers an opportunity for the diversity of individuals to be celebrated and championed through education, support initiatives, use of gender-neutral pronouns, challenging discrimination and more.

Education is needed for a productive society. Our population only continues to increase, and in turn, so do our needs. We need a strong and efficient workforce of educated people to provide us with the services we need for everyday life.

World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day (W-BAD) began on July 11, 2016. World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day brings attention to the hidden risks of medications often used for anxiety and sleep problems. These drugs can be helpful in the short term, but long-term use may lead to dependence and tough withdrawal symptoms.

Chronic Disease Awareness Day is scheduled to take place each year on this day (7/10) because chronic disease is responsible for 7 out of the top 10 leading causes of death. Chronic Disease Awareness Day shines a light on the persistent health conditions that millions bravely face every day.

On July 9th, we all join together to eliminate stigma, share facts, and work to support every person whose life is impacted by misophonia. In other words, misophonia causes an overwhelming and involuntary personal reaction to specific everyday sounds and other sensory experiences.