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DAYS AND EVENTS - December 2018

Dec 2018

Sep 21, 2022

International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace is observed globally on September 21. The United National General Assembly marks the day by promoting ideals of peace among nations and people by observing non-violence and ceasefire for 24 hours.
Declared by the UN in 1981, this day provides a "globally shared date for all humanity to commit to peace above all differences and to contribute to building a culture of peace."
Also known as World Peace Day, it was later in 2001 that the official date was declared as September 21. Until then, it was observed on the inaugural session of the annual General Assembly, the third Tuesday of September.
The theme for International Day of Peace 2022 was "End racism. Build peace."

World Alzheimer's Day

World Alzheimer's Day is celebrated on September 21 each year. On this day, the world concentrates its efforts on creating awareness of Alzheimer's disease. The disease is among the most prevalent forms of dementia; a set of disorders that disrupt mental function. World Alzheimer's Day is the perfect opportunity for us to raise our voices and find new ways of fighting the disease's effects.
In 1994, Alzheimer's Disease International introduced World Alzheimer's Day in Edinburgh during their annual conference on September 21 to mark their 10th anniversary. ADI coordinates World Alzheimer's Day and World Alzheimer's Month across the globe, working with member organizations and associations to organize events and create awareness.

Sep 18, 2022

International Equal Pay Day

International Equal Pay Day is celebrated on 18 September. The inaugural edition of the day was observed in the year 2020. The day aims to achieve equal pay for work of equal value and break the walls against all forms of discrimination, including discrimination against women and girls.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to observe September 18 as International Equal Pay Day, on November 15, 2019, which was introduced by the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC). The resolution was co-sponsored by a total of 105 member states. As well as recognising the contribution of workers' and employers' organizations, and businesses, the resolution also acknowledged the work and contribution of EPIC to achieving equal pay.

World Bamboo Day

World Bamboo Day is observed on September 18 every year with the aim to raise awareness to conserve and promote the bamboo industry.
World Bamboo Day was founded by Kamesh Salam as former president of the World Bamboo Organisation in 2009 at the 8th World Bamboo Congress held in Bangkok.
Bamboo is known as a poor man's timber and green gold. Bamboo grows fast, is low on maintenance, and has versatile potential.
Known as 'poor man's timber', bamboo is omnipresent in tribal cultures and community living. Rural communities engage with bamboo handicrafts, textiles, artifacts, and household utilities.
Bamboo has environmental benefits as it can be planted to reclaim severely degraded sites and wastelands. It also plays a significant role in soil and water conservation. It is also a good soil binder.

Sep 17, 2022

World Patient Safety Day

World Patient Safety Day is celebrated on 17 September each year.
International Patient Safety Day is a day to raise awareness of patient safety issues and to promote best practices for reducing the risk of medical injury.
World Patient Safety Day is one of 11 official global public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization (WHO).
World Patient Safety Day was established in May 2019 when the 72nd World Health Assembly adopted resolution WHA 72.6 on 'Global action on patient safety'.
The theme for World Patient Safety Day 2022 was 'Medication Safety'.

Sep 16, 2022

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

September 16 marks the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. In 1987, representatives from 24 countries met in Canada's Montreal to discuss the alarming situation of depleting the Ozone layer. The countries agreed on the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, calling for the world to get rid of the substances that cause Ozone depletion. In December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly designated September 16 International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The world celebrated the first International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer on September 16th, 1995.
The theme announced by the UN Environment Programme for International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2022 was 'Global Cooperation Protecting Life on Earth.'

Sep 15, 2022

Engineer's Day in India

Bharat Ratna Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya's birthday on September 15 is celebrated as Engineers' Day in India. M. Visvesvaraya contributed significantly to the field of engineering and education. He is considered among the greatest nation-builders who played a crucial role in constructing dams, reservoirs and hydro-power projects of modern India. M. Visvesvaraya oversaw the construction of several architectural marvels as chief engineer, including the Krishna Raja Sagar dam in Karnataka and the flood protection system of Hyderabad.
In 1968, the Indian government declared M. Visvesvaraya's birth anniversary as Engineers' Day. Since then, this day is celebrated to honour and acknowledge all engineers who have contributed and still do so to build a modern and developed India.
M. Visvesvaraya received the Bharat Ratna in 1955 and was also conferred the British knighthood. He served as Diwan of Mysore from 1912 to 1918. On Engineer's Day, the nation pays tribute to M. Visvesvaraya.

International Day of Democracy

The International Day of Democracy is celebrated on September 15 each year to promote and uphold the principles of democracy in every country. Notably, the day was established through a resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNSC) in 2007 in a bid to encourage governments to strengthen and consolidate democracy. In addition to that, this day also provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world and further educate people on the importance of democracy and reinstall the realisation of human rights.
Every year, events are organised based on an individual theme. The theme for International Day of Democracy 2022 was "the importance of media freedom to democracy, peace, and delivering on the sustainable development goals".

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