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DAYS AND EVENTS - January 2019

Jan 2019

Jul 18, 2022

Nelson Mandela International Day

The United Nations officially designated Nelson Mandela International Day or Mandela Day in November 2009. Every year on July 18, Mandela Day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of the former President of South Africa. The day is celebrated worldwide to commemorate achievements of the anti-apartheid leader and to carry forward his legacy for a better future.
He was the country's first black President. The purpose of the day is to inspire everyone to make a difference in their communities by following the ideology and vision of Mandela.
According to the United Nations, the theme for Nelson Mandela International Day 2022 was "do what you can with what you have and where you are."

Jul 17, 2022

World Day for International Justice

World Day for International Justice, also referred to as Day of International Criminal Justice or International Justice Day, is an international day celebrated throughout the world on July 17 as part of an effort to recognize the emerging system of international criminal justice. July 17 is the date of the adoption of the treaty that created the International Criminal Court. On June 1, 2010, at the Review Conference of the Rome Statute held in Kampala (Uganda), the Assembly of State Parties decided to celebrate July 17 as the Day of International Criminal Justice.

Jul 15, 2022

India's National Plastic Surgery Day Gets Global Acceptance

The concept of observing July 15 as National Plastic Surgery Day in India was adopted by the leaders of top bodies in the speciality across the globe as World Plastic Surgery Day.
The Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI) announced the decision in a statement.
The concept was discussed in a meeting of the presidents of plastic surgery associations of various countries organised by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
The decision to observe July 15 as World Plastic Surgery Day came after the APSI's current president Rakesh Khazanchi spoke about the success of National Plastic Surgery Day in India at the World Council of Leaders, a body consisting of the presidents of all national associations, and all agreed to celebrate July 15 as World Plastic Surgery Day.
Coimbatore-based plastic surgeon S. Raja Sabapathy introduced the concept of National Plastic Surgery Day when he was the APSI president in 2011 to create awareness of plastic surgery.

World Youth Skills Day

World Youth Skills Day is celebrated every year on July 15. The sole purpose of this day is to provide essential skills to youngsters around the globe so that they can get employment. The day helps in disseminating awareness about the importance of skills in getting good work opportunities.
The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2022 was 'Transforming youth skills for the future'.
The United Nations General Assembly declared July 15 as World Youth Skills Day in December 2014. The objective was to improve socio-economic conditions for today's youth and addressing the challenge of unemployment. Since the inception of World Youth Skills Day, it has facilitated interaction among young people, technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions, businesses, governments, and development partners.
This day is significant as it provides a better opportunity for employment, higher income levels, and lifelong learning to the new generation. The World Youth Skills Day encourages the elimination of gender inequality and ensures disadvantaged people have access to resources.

Jul 14, 2022

Bastille Day

July 14 is recognised as Bastille Day or French National Day. This day is commemorated in remembrance of the fall of the Bastille. The Bastille, which was once constructed as a medieval stronghold, later turned into a state prison. Political prisoners who were arrested by the police for trial were frequently housed there. Some prisoners were kept on the king's express command which was unappealable.
On July 14, 1789, a mob attacked the fortress and released seven prisoners. And hence, this action signalled the beginning of the French Revolution. Between 1789 and 1799, France saw a significant political and social change. The French Consulate was established following the French Revolution.
France adopted the 14th of July as a national holiday in 1880. The official name of the holiday in France is Fête Nationale, which also serves as a symbol of national harmony. The national holiday of France is known as Bastille Day in English-speaking nations.

Jul 12, 2022

World Malala Day

World Malala Day is celebrated every year on July 12 on the occasion of young activist Malala Yousafzai's birthday. This date was designated by the United Nations (UN) to honour the young woman who has been advocating for female education. The 24-year-old activist, who currently works for women's right to education globally, was never allowed to enter school as a young girl.
The day is used as an opportunity to appeal to world leaders to ensure compulsory and free education for every child across the globe.

Paper Bag Day

Paper Bag Day is observed every year on July 12 to reaffirm the much-needed daily use of paper bags over plastic bags. This day is dedicated to spreading awareness of the ill effects of plastic and how detrimental they are to our environment. Paper bags can easily be used to replace one-time-use plastic bags which are non-biodegradable or, in other words, take hundreds of years to decompose in landfills.
Francis Wolle, an American inventor, created the first paper bag machine in 1852. Later in 1871, Margaret E. Knight introduced another machine to generate flat-bottom paper bags and rose to fame as "The mother of the grocery bag". Better paper bag designs and manufacturing processes were developed over time by inventors Charles Stilwell and Walter Deubener in the years 1883 and 1912 respectively.
The theme Paper Bag Day 2022 was, "If You're 'fantastic', Do Something 'dramatic' To Cut The 'Plastic', Use 'Paper Bags'."

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