On 27 April 1945, in the midst of the turmoil of the last days of the war, history was made in Vienna: With the proclamation of the Second Republic of […]
2024-04-13: The Rana Plaza Factory Collapse
A Tragic Reminder of Fast Fashion’s Hidden Cost On April 24, 2013, one of the most devastating tragedies in the history of the global garment industry unfolded in Dhaka, Bangladesh. […]
Focus on the common good
Prevention, social inclusion and health promotion in Naples An innovative alliance between institutions and civil society ensures low-threshold care and genuine participation. Naples shows how social and health care can […]
Green giants: Bamboo & Hemp – the super plants of sustainability
In a world that is increasingly looking for ecological solutions, two ancient plants are becoming the focus of modern innovation: bamboo and hemp. What characterises them is not only their […]
World Art Day 2025
On 15th April we celebrate World Art Day, a day dedicated to the spirit and legacy of Leonardo da Vinci – a symbol of the union of art, science and […]
Strategy for peace – President John F. Kennedy’s speech to the American University
On 10 June 1963, President John F. Kennedy gave a keynote speech at the American University in Washington on his decision that the USA should develop a “Strategy of Peace” […]
International Zero Waste Day
This year’s International Zero Waste Day focuses on fashion and textiles. The earth is a victim of fashion. Thousands of chemicals are often used in the production of textiles, many […]
Austria’s Overshoot Day
A wake-up call to rethink and act On 29 March 2024, Austria has already used up its natural resources for this year – and has therefore reached its national “Overshoot […]
International Day for the Right to the Truth about Gross Human Rights Violations
On 24 March, the International Day for the Right to the Truth about Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims, we commemorate the countless people worldwide who […]
World Water Day
The importance of World Water Day for the global water supply and its link to the SDGs World Water Day, which is celebrated annually on 22 March, highlights the essential […]
