International Reggae Day 2025: One Love, One Voice, One DayCEFR A2
1 Jul 2025
Adapted from Emma Lewis, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Conor Samuel, Unsplash
International Reggae Day is in its 31st year and carries the theme "One Love, One Voice, One Day." Organisers say the day should refocus reggae as a vehicle for activism, with special emphasis on climate justice and the environment.
As part of the celebrations, organisers presented the second annual Winnie Mandela Humanitarian Award to Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados for her climate work and advocacy for Small Island Developing States. Events took place worldwide, from the opening of the Bob Marley Hope Road attraction in Las Vegas to radio and social media programmes in Nairobi and Malaysia.
In Jamaica, local radio led many activities. A station honoured dub poet Mutabaruka at a live event in uptown Kingston, and followers were encouraged to "plant a reggae tree" for the UN Trillion Tree Challenge.
Difficult words
- organiser — person or group that plans eventsorganisers
- activism — actions to bring social or political change
- climate justice — fair treatment about climate and people
- advocacy — public support for a cause or group
- environment — natural world like land, water and air
- award — prize given to honour someone's achievement
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think organisers emphasise climate justice and the environment?
- Would you join a local event to plant a tree? Why or why not?
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