Explanation

• New Zealand (Southern Hemisphere):
• Longest day – 21 December
• Shortest day – 21 June.

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• Pakistan (Northern Hemisphere):
• Longest day – 21 June
• Shortest day – 21 December.

Last verified on 27-07-2026

Explanation

World Youth Skills Day is celebrated on 15 July.

In 2014, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution that proclaimed July 15 as World Youth Skills Day.

Theme 2025: Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond.

Theme 2026: Skills for a Shared Future

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Explanation

World Day for International Justice is celebrated throughout the world on July 17.

July 17 is the date of the adoption of the treaty that created the International Criminal Court. 

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Explanation

International Malala Day is observed every year on July 12 

celebrate the life and legacy of Pakistani education activist and Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai.

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About Malala Yousafzai

Born: 1997

Belongs: Mingora, Swat

Received Noble Prize in 2014

She is the youngest Nobel Prize laureate 

Explanation

Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday.

The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010. 

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