Held in 1st week of March

Universal Human Beings Week is observed annually from March 1st to 7th in various countries. It is observed to celebrate Humanity and to give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life. Though as Human we all are far much intelligent than animals but we still suffer from greed, jealousy, anger, hatred, lust etc. We are at war with each other be it regarding borders of our countries or acquiring more wealth. There is a need for us to be at peace with each other at all levels. To focus on the path that we are Human Beings and that we should act as such, is the driving force behind this observance.

History of Universal Human Beings Week

The International Society of Friendship and Good Will, founded by Dr. Stanley Drake in 1978, is dedicated to the time-honoured principles embodied in its name. To encourage and foster the advancement of international understanding, better human relations, friendship, good will, and peace through a world fellowship of men and women of good will. The idea for an international organization to foster international understanding, better human relations, peace, friendship, and good will came to Dr. Stanley J. Drake on his 60th birthday, March 8, 1976, when he was contemplating retiring as president of Fort Lauderdale University. Dr. Drake discussed the kind of organization he envisaged with his internationally minded friends in the United States and corresponded with others in Europe, and two years later, on March 8. 1978, the International Society of Friendship and Good Will (ISFGW) came into existence. The Society sponsors and promotes 22 events and observances including the Universal Human Beings Week

Holiday Status - It is not a public holiday.