GLOBAL YOGA CALLS ON UN DAYS

At the International Yoga Federation (IYF), we believe yoga is not only a personal practice but also a universal call for peace, health, and harmony. To strengthen this vision, IYF organizes Global Yoga Calls on selected United Nations International Days.

These calls are collective yoga sessions and awareness activities designed to highlight the connection between yoga and the most pressing challenges of our world — from climate action and human rights to health, equality, and peace.

By aligning our practice with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), IYF brings together people from diverse cultures and nations, creating a shared space of unity and transformation.

Why Global Calls Matter

• Awareness: Each session is dedicated to raising consciousness on a specific global issue.

• Solidarity: Practitioners worldwide join at the same time, fostering a sense of collective action.

• Change: Yoga becomes a tool for healing both individuals and communities while contributing to a sustainable future.

UN Days We Honor with Global Calls

• International Day of Education (January 24)
• World Day of Social Justice (February 2)
• International Women’s Day (March 8)
• International Day of Forests (March 21)
• International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (April 6)
• World Health Day (April 7)
• International Day of Living Together in Peace (May 16)
• World Environment Day (June 5)
• International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (June 26)
• World Population Day (July 11)
• International Youth Day (August 12)
• International Day of Peace (September 21)
• International Day of Non-Violence (October 2)
• World Habitat Day (October 6)
• World Mental Health Day (October 10)
• World Food Day (November 20)
• World Children's Day (November 20)
• International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25)
• International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3)
• International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development (December 5)
• Human Rights Day (December 10)
   

Each day has its own dedicated page, where you will find:

• The meaning of the day and its UN background

• IYF’s global call activities

• Practical resources and reflections

Through these calls, IYF invites every person, organization, and community to stand together in yoga, for a healthier, more peaceful, and more sustainable world.

✨ Yoga with Nature, Live in Harmony.