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DAYS AND EVENTS - December 2018

Dec 2018

Sep 29, 2023

World Heart Day

  • World Heart Day, annual observance and celebration held on September 29.
  • The day is celebrated by organizing various activities and awareness events globally to raise awareness about the heart disease and its preventive measures to manage the cardiovascular diseases.
  • World Health Day was first founded in 1999 with the World Heart Federation (WHF) collaborating with the World Health Organisation (WHO). The idea of an annual event was conceived by Antoni Bayés de Luna, the president of WHF from 1997-2011. Originally, World Heart Day was observed on the last Sunday of September, with the first celebration taking place on September 24, 2000.
  • The theme for World Heart Day 2023 is 'Use Heart, Know Heart'.

Sep 28, 2023

World Maritime Day

  • World Maritime Day is observed every year on the last Thursday of September. In 2023, it was observed globally on September 28. The day, which is observed to recognise the contribution of people engaged in the maritime industry, also aims to draw public attention towards various issues related to the industry such as shipping, marine trade and environmental causes, among others.
  • In 1948, an international conference in Geneva passed a resolution that led to the foundation of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to look after the business and operations in the maritime industry. The organisation's role was aimed at looking after technological collaboration, environmental regulation, and legal issues, and to ensure safety for every member of the workforce. Decades after its establishment, the International Maritime Organization declared the last Thursday of every September as World Maritime Day. World Maritime Day was observed for the first time on March 17, 1978.
  • According to the International Maritime Organization, the World Maritime Day theme for 2023 is 'MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on'.

World Rabies Day

  • World Rabies Day is observed every September 28 to raise awareness about rabies and its prevention. Rabies is a deadly viral disease that can affect all mammals, including humans. It is most commonly transmitted through the bite of an infected animal, but it can also be transmitted through contact with the saliva of an infected animal.
  • World Rabies Day was established in 2007 by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) and recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is celebrated every year on September 28, the anniversary of the death of Louis Pasteur, who developed the first rabies vaccine.
  • The theme for World Rabies Day 2023 is 'Rabies: All for 1, One Health for All'. This theme highlights the importance of collaboration and equality in the fight against rabies. It also emphasizes the need to strengthen overall health systems to achieve the One Health goal of eliminating rabies by 2030.

International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI)

  • International Day for Universal Access to Information, proclaimed at the 74th UN General Assembly on October 15, 2019, shines a spotlight on the fundamental right to seek, receive, and impart information. Held annually on September 28, this day emphasizes the significance of an informed citizenry and highlights the theme of the online space's pivotal role in ensuring access to information.
  • On November 17, 2015, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared 28 September as International Day for Universal Access to Information. Considering that several civil society organizations and government bodies in the world have adopted and currently celebrate this observance, the UN General Assembly also adopted September 28, 2019 as the International Day for Universal Access to Information.

Sep 27, 2023

World Tourism Day

  • Founded by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the day is marked to promote the importance of tourism and recognises it as an essential pillar of development.
  • India is a promising destination for tourists around the world. Right from the Himalayas to the southern tip of Kanyakumari, the country is brimming with fascinating places, with their own rich culture and history. So, on this special occasion, let's take a look at some heritage sites you must add to your travel bucket list!
  • The theme for World Tourism Day 2023 is "Tourism and Green Investments". This theme emphasises the importance of making tourism more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Green investments involve using money and resources to support eco-friendly practices in the tourism industry.

World Environmental Health Day

  • World Environmental Health Day is celebrated on September 26.
  • The objective of the Day is to foster healthy and safer communities which can help both human beings and the environment to thrive. It also helps in promoting the importance of human health and their well-being.
  • The day is celebrated to focus on creating awareness about environmental health.
  • The theme of World Environmental Health Day 2023 is "Global Environmental Public Health: Standing up to protect everyone's Health each and every day."

Sep 26, 2023

European Day of Languages

  • The European Day of Languages (EDL) is celebrated across Europe on the 26th of September every year. It aims to promote the rich linguistic diversity of Europe and raise awareness of the importance of lifelong language learning for everyone. It was set up by the Council of Europe and was first celebrated in 2001.

World Environmental Health Day

  • World Environmental Health Day is celebrated every year on September 26. The day is dedicated to create awareness about the impact of environmental health on our overall health and well-being.
  • The history of World Environmental Health Day dates back to 2011 when the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) declared September 26 as the World Environmental Health Day. IFEH has been working since a long time to address the challenges and barriers towards maintaining a good environmental health. The primary reason behind celebrating the World Environmental Health Day annually is to create awareness and promote a healthy environment for living beings.
  • The theme of World Environmental Health Day 2023 is 'Global Environmental Public Health: Standing up to protect everyone's Health each and every day'.

Sep 25, 2023

Antyodaya Diwas

  • Every year, Antyodaya Diwas is celebrated in India on September 25 to mark the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and remember his life and legacy.
  • Antyodaya Diwas is a day of remembrance and celebration of his life and legacy and he was one of the most prominent figures in India's political history. He was a co-founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (BJS) and a thinker of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Upadhyaya is also known for his efforts to uplift the poor and less fortunate, and so his birth anniversary is celebrated on Antyodaya, which means 'rising of the last'.
  • In 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the day in honour of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. He was a leader and a veteran politician and had a key influence on Bharatiya Jana Sangh from which the BJP emerged.

World Pharmacists Day

  • Every year, World Pharmacists Day is celebrated on September 25.
  • The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Council first announced World Pharmacist Day in 2009 at the World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Istanbul, Turkey. This day in 1912 saw the establishment of FIP. Promoting pharmacists' contributions to improving world health through their profession is the main goal of this day.
  • The theme for World Pharmacists Day 2023 is "Pharmacists strengthening health systems.
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