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DAYS AND EVENTS - December 2018

Dec 2018

Oct 04, 2023

World Animal Welfare Day

Every year on October 4 people around the world come together and celebrate World Animal Day, also known as World Animal Welfare Day. It serves as an international day of action for the rights and well-being of animals.
The concept of World Animal Day was initially conceived by Heinrich Zimmerman, a writer and publisher of the German magazine 'Mensch und Hund' (Man and Dog). He organized the first World Animal Day celebration on March 24, 1925, at the Sports Palace in Berlin, Germany. Impressively, more than 5,000 people attended this event.
Zimmerman was dedicated to promoting World Animal Day. In May 1931, his proposal to officially celebrate October 4 as World Animal Day received unanimous approval and was adopted as a resolution during the International Animal Protection Congress in Florence, Italy.
To further expand the reach of this event, in 2003, the UK-based animal welfare charity, Naturewatch Foundation, launched the World Animal Day website. This initiative aimed to connect with and involve even more people in the cause.
The theme for World Animal Day 2023 is 'Great or Small, Love Them All'.

Oct 03, 2023

German Unity Day

German Unity Day is the National Day of Germany, which is celebrated on October 3 every year. Also known as 'Tag der Deutschen Einheit', the day has been treated as a German National holiday since 1990 to celebrate the anniversary of the nation's unification.
Historically, Germany has associated various dates with its unity and nationhood. However, when we look back at the history of German Unity Day, it all began when the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic unified in 1990 to mark the first-ever single German state.
Interestingly, the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, which marked the end of the Cold War, paved the way for German reunification. The Unification Treaty was signed on September 20, 1990, and October 3 was declared as the national holiday which ultimately sealed the end of the division of Germany.

Oct 02, 2023

International Day of Non-Violence

The International Day of Non-Violence, celebrated on October 2nd each year, holds a special place on the global calendar. This day marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, a towering figure in the Indian independence movement and a pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.
In 2004, Iranian Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi proposed the idea of an International Day of Non-Violence. This concept garnered support, particularly from leaders of India's Congress Party. They actively called upon the United Nations to adopt the idea, recognizing the profound significance of honouring Mahatma Gandhi's legacy and principles.
On June 15, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution to establish the International Day of Non-Violence. This significant decision solidified the annual observance of Gandhi's birth anniversary as a day to commemorate his non-violent struggle for freedom and justice.

World Habitat Day

World Habitat Day, observed on the first Monday of October each year, serves as a global platform to contemplate the state of our habitats and emphasise the fundamental right of every individual to have access to adequate shelter. In 2023 World Habitat Day was observed on the 2nd of October.
The United Nations has been at the forefront of promoting the right to adequate shelter and sustainable urban development. In 1985, the UN took a significant step by designating the first Monday of October each year as World Habitat Day. The purpose of this observance is to prompt global reflection on the state of our towns and cities and to reaffirm the basic human right to adequate shelter.
The first World Habitat Day was celebrated in 1986, with Nairobi, Kenya, serving as the host city. Under the theme 'Shelter is My Right', this inaugural celebration set the stage for subsequent annual observances, drawing attention to the pressing issue of housing and urban development on a global scale.
The theme for World Habitat Day 2023, 'Resilient Urban Economies: Cities as Drivers of Growth and Recovery', aligns with the challenging economic circumstances facing urban areas worldwide.

Oct 01, 2023

International Day of the Older Persons

October 1 is observed as the International Day of Older Persons across the globe. The day was introduced by the United Nations General Assembly with an aim of honouring the contribution of older persons and looking into the problems that they face. Older people make significant contributions to society via volunteer work, passing on experience and knowledge, and assisting their families with different responsibilities. As today we celebrate this occasion, let's glance at its history and significance.
On December 14, 1990, the United Nations General Assembly designated October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons (resolution 45/106). This was preceded by initiatives such as the Vienna International Plan of Action on Ageing, which was adopted by the 1982 World Assembly on Ageing and endorsed later that year by the UN General Assembly.

International Coffee Day

Every year, International Coffee Day is observed on October 1, to celebrate and promote the use of coffee. The day is marked to celebrate the coffee sector's diversity, quality and passion. Every year 77 Member States of the International Coffee Organization (ICO), dozens of coffee associates, and millions of coffee lovers come together to celebrate their favourite beverage.
For the first time, International Coffee Day was celebrated back in 2015. The International Coffee Organisation (ICO) decided to dedicate the day to all coffee lovers in 2014, but the first official International Coffee Day was launched in 2015 in Milan.
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) was set up in 1963 in London, under the auspices of the United Nations (UN) due to the economic importance of coffee. It administers the International Coffee Agreement (ICA), an important instrument for development cooperation.
The 2023 theme for International Coffee Day is 'Sustainability in Every Cup'.

Sep 30, 2023

International Translation Day

International Translation Day, observed on September 30 every year, serves as a global celebration of the invaluable contributions made by translators and language professionals. These individuals play a pivotal role in facilitating cross-cultural dialogue, contributing to global development, and fostering world peace.
International Translation Day was first established in 1991 by the International Federation of Translators (FIT). FIT is a collective organization representing translators, interpreters, and terminologists worldwide, founded in 1953. The day was instituted to foster unity within the global translation community and to raise awareness about the significance of the translation profession.
The choice of September 30 for International Translation Day is symbolic, as it coincides with the feast day of St. Jerome. St. Jerome is a revered figure in the field of translation studies and is considered the patron saint of translators. He was a Christian scholar and priest known for his monumental task of translating most of the Bible into Latin from the original Hebrew, making it more accessible to readers. His pioneering work laid the foundation for translation as a profession.
The theme for International Translation Day 2023 is 'Translation unveils the many faces of humanity'.

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