National Deworming Day is celebrated annually on February 10 to raise awareness of the value of deworming all preschool and school age children between the ages of 1 and 19 years. Deworming is carried out in schools and Anganwadi centres under the direction of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, with …
Every year on February 6, the UN hosts the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation as part of its efforts to put an end to the practice. It was first displayed in 2003. Female genital mutilation (FGM) refers to all practices that include changing or harming the female genitalia for non-medical purposes. …
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There is more to World Cancer Day than just one day on the calendar. Because of this, the campaign is designed to spur action and inspire change even after the actual day. A multi-year campaign will receive more exposure and participation, provide more chances to raise worldwide awareness, and ultimately have a greater impact. Close …
World Hindi Day, also known as Vishwa Hindi Divas, is observed annually on January 10 to commemorate the first time Hindi was spoken in the United Nations General Assembly in 1949. Hindi speakers and devotees celebrate this day in India and around the world as an opportunity to promote Hindi literature. Over 260 million people …
The goal of 2022’s World Day of War Orphans is to increase public awareness of the problem of war orphans and the trauma they experience. It will take place on January 6. The purpose of the day is to spread awareness of the need to protect the human rights of children whose parents died in …
Every year on December 14th, people all around India observe National Energy Conservation Day. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India implemented the Energy Conservation Act in that year. The Government of India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency is a constitutional entity that aids in the creation of plans and policies aimed at lowering energy …
The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development is observed annually on December 5 by the United Nations (UN). International Volunteer Day (IVD) is a day on which volunteers can collaborate on projects and campaigns to promote their contributions to economic and social development on a local, national, and international scale. The purpose of …
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The United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others was adopted by the General Assembly on December 2—International Day for the Abolition of Slavery. Today’s focus is on ending modern forms of slavery like human trafficking, sexual exploitation, forced marriage, forced recruitment of children …
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On December 2, we celebrate World Computer Literacy Day. The holiday was started in 2001 by N.I.I.T. as a way to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary and increase computer literacy, especially among women and children. Computer literacy day reminds us to make computers accessible and easy to understand for those who may struggle with innovation, …
Since 1988, World AIDS Day has been observed on December 1 to honour those who have passed away from the disease and to raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic brought on by the spread of HIV. “Rock the Ribbon” is this year’s World AIDS Day theme. The National AIDS Trust is dedicated to preventing new …
