On March 20, the United Nations celebrates French Language Day. This is one of the six official languages celebrated by the UN each year.
French Language Day is a day to celebrate the French language and its culture, raises awareness about the history and use of the French language worldwide and it promotes multilingualism and cultural diversity around the world.
French Language Day was started in 2010 through an initiative of the United Nations Department of Public Information. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness and respect for the culture, history and achievements of the six major languages of the people of the world. The other five official languages of the United Nations include Arabic, Russian, Chinese, English and Spanish.
It was decided by the UN that French Language Day would be observed on this day as it is the anniversary of the International Organization of La Francophonie. This is the organization that represents French-speaking countries and was founded on March 20, 1970.
World Oral Health Day
World Oral Health Day is celebrated every year on March 20 to spread awareness around oral health and its intricate link with the overall health.
The history of World Oral Health Day dates back to 2007, when it was first established. Earlier, the date for World Oral Health Day was set for September 12 but since this date coincides with the birthday of FDI founder Dr. Charles Godon (September 12), therefore in 2013, the date of World Oral Health Day was changed and set for March 20.
The theme of World Oral Health Day 2024 is 'A Happy Mouth is A Happy Body'.
International Day of Happiness
The International Day of Happiness (also known as World Happiness Day) is celebrated annually on March 20. As the name suggests, the International Day of Happiness is a day to be happy because happiness is a fundamental human goal.
International Day of Happiness, established by the United Nations General Assembly on June 28, 2012, was first observed in 2013 by the United Nations.
The theme for International Day of Happiness 2024 is 'Reconnecting for Happiness: Building Resilient Communities'.
Mar 18, 2024
Ordnance Factory Day (India)
Ordnance Factories are a branch of the government that is engaged in the research and development of weapons for the military, testing, producing, performing logistics and marketing them. Ordnance Factory Day is observed on March 18, annually in India.
Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) was founded in 1775 and its Headquarters is in Ayudh Bhawan, Kolkata. OFB consists of 41 Ordnance Factories, 9 Training Institutes, 3 Regional Marketing Centres and 5 Regional Controllerates of Safety, which is spread all over India.
Ordnance Factories Day 2024 theme is "Operational Efficiency, Readiness, and Mission Accomplishment in the Maritime Domain".
Israel to Commemorate October 7 as National Remembrance Day
Israel's government decided to establish a National Remembrance Day for the October 7 attack by Hamas that triggered the war in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said.
The commemoration, unanimously approved by the government, will involve two state ceremonies to mark the disaster.
One event will honour soldiers who died in the war, while the other will pay tribute to civilians who were murdered in acts of terrorism.
According to an AFP tally of Israeli figures, the unprecedented Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7 resulted in the deaths of about 1,160 people, mostly civilians.
Israel's retaliatory military campaign to eliminate Hamas has killed at least 31,645 people in Gaza, mostly women and children.
Mar 16, 2024
National Vaccination Day
National Vaccination Day or National Immunisation Day is celebrated in India on March 16 every year to raise awareness about the significance of vaccines in the human body. The day is also used to pay tribute to the healthcare providers who work tirelessly to ensure the vaccination of everyone.
The history of National Vaccination Day dates back to 1995, when the government of India first established the Pulse Polio Immunisation program with an aim to eradicate polio from the country. The day commemorates the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which began in 1988, with the first dose of the oral polio vaccine being administered in India on 16 March 1995.
Mar 15, 2024
World Consumer Rights Day
The World Consumer Rights Day is observed annually on March 15 across the globe. As the name suggests, this day serves as a reminder of adequate information regarding the quantity, quality, purity, potency, price, and standard of the commodity including the importance of protecting consumer rights. World Consumer Rights Day empowers consumers by raising awareness about their rights and responsibilities in the marketplace. It also highlights the need for fair and ethical business practices, holding businesses accountable for upholding consumer rights.
The seeds of World Consumer Rights Day had been planted by former President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, on March 15, 1962, while addressing consumer rights before the US Congress. This was the first time a world leader spoke about consumer rights. This day was first observed on March 15, 1983, and since then, the United Nations has recognised and endorsed World Consumer Rights Day on a global scale.
The theme selected by Consumers International for World Consumer Rights Day 2024 is 'Fair and responsible AI for consumers.' This theme highlights the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at breakneck speed and the need to move quickly to ensure a fair and responsible AI future when it comes to consumer rights.
Mar 14, 2024
World Kidney Day
Every year, World Kidney Day is observed on the second Thursday in March. This year (2024), the special day falls on March 14.
In 2006, the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundations (IFKF) launched a campaign with the tagline – Are your kidneys okay? The intention was to create awareness about the importance of maintaining good kidney health and avoid health complications. Since then, World Kidney Day has been observed every year where awareness about early detection of kidney disorders and importance of kidney check-ups is raised.
The 2024 World Kidney Day campaign theme is Kidney Health for All – Advancing Equitable Access to Care and Optimal Medication Practice. The campaign aims to improve access to kidney treatment around the world.
International Day of Action for Rivers
International Day of Action of Rivers 2024 is an international event observed on March 14 all over the world every year.
It is a day that is dedicated to saving, celebrating, and creating awareness about the importance of rivers.
The International Day of Action Against Dams and For Rivers, Water and Life was adopted by the participants of the First International Meeting of People Affected by Dams in March 1997 in Curitiba, Brazil, according to internationalrivers.org. River experts from 20 countries decided that March 14 will be the 'Day of Action for Rivers'. The participants aimed to unite against the destruction of rivers, other water bodies, and the ecologically fragile watershed areas.
The theme for International Day of Action for Rivers 2024 is 'Water for All'.
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