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Celebrated each year on July 31, this day spotlights musical instruments that don’t often make the mainstream stage. Welcome to Uncommon Instrument Awareness Day! It’s a delightful moment when the music scene gets a little quirkier and a lot more interesting.

The 30th of July marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Human trafficking or the trade of people is a crime against humans and humanity. Today in the 21stcentury, it is really sad to know that still there is human trafficking in the world.

In 2010 the World Health Organization made World Hepatitis Day one of only four official disease-specific world health days, to be celebrated each year on the 28th July. Hepatitis is a disease characterized by the inflammation of the liver. There are 5 main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E.

International Safe Places to Work Day is an annual event dedicated to celebrate organisations and individuals that eliminate fear and champion psychological safety in the workplace.

World Mangrove Day began in 2015 when UNESCO officially declared a special date to honor mangrove forests. They chose to recognize these ecosystems because of their powerful role in coastal protection, water purification, and carbon storage.

The inaugural observance of World Drowning Prevention Day took place in 2021 when it was founded through the combined efforts of the World Health Organization and the United Nations.It was officially designated by the UN General Assembly in April of its founding year, through Resolution A/RES/75/273.

If the idea of taking care of oneself seems like a far- fetched dream, then this day is just what is needed. Show some love and appreciation through healthy habits and practices geared toward taking care of yourself – because it’s time for International Self Care Day!

World Sjögren’s Day is observed every year on July 23. Because Sjogren’s syndrome attacks the moisture-making glands, many of the signs and symptoms of this disease are related to the person experiencing dryness.

World Brain Day Also known as World Federation of Neurology Day, this day offers a delightful opportunity for folks to take some time to consider how amazing the human brain really is.

UV Safety Awareness Month is observed every July to highlight the importance of protecting our skin and eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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.