June 11: International game day

Chijioke Obinna

June 11: International game day

To football, like those children who play with an adult on a beach in Casablanca (Morocco). To smile to heaven with a kite. Or to emboca a small glass ball in a hole excavated on the ground. To anything else. But always with friends, with friends. With others. The game, beyond the amusement that has muddy, is the universal language that unites and links people of all ages, conditions, situations, religions, contexts and backgrounds. Since June 2024, the United Nations celebrates a day that values ​​what should be mandatory: play. Always.

Photography: Danil Shamkin/Getty


And this month also on the agenda …

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June 13: International Day for Awareness on Albinism.

June 16: International Day of Family Remittances.

June 17: World Day to fight desertification.

June 20: World Refugee Day

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.