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DAYS AND EVENTS - May 2019

May 2019

May 20, 2024

World Bee Day

World Bee Day, observed on May 20, marks the birth anniversary of Anton Janša, a pioneer in beekeeping. Established by the United Nations in 2017, this day highlights the critical role of bees in ensuring food security, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture.
The 2024 theme, "Bee engaged with Youth," emphasizes the importance of involving young people in bee conservation efforts to protect these vital pollinators.
The theme for World Bee Day 2024 is "Bee engaged with Youth." This theme, decided by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), emphasizes the importance of engaging the younger generation in beekeeping and raising awareness about the crucial role bees play in our ecosystem. It aims to educate and involve youth in activities that promote bee conservation and sustainability.
World Bee Day was established after Slovenia's successful proposal to the United Nations in December 2017. The date, May 20, marks the birth anniversary of Anton Janša, a pioneer of modern beekeeping, who was born in 1734. With the support of the Slovenian Government and NGO Apimondia, the UN General Assembly adopted this day to honor the significance of bees and other pollinators. The inaugural World Bee Day was celebrated on May 20, 2018.

World Metrology Day

World Metrology Day is celebrated annually on May 20 globally to understand the meaning of the science of measurement and the reasons behind our heavy reliance on it.
World Metrology Day, also known as the Convention du Mètre, was first celebrated in 1985 during the General Conference of Weights and Measures (CGPM) to ensure that everyone used the same metric system to measure weight and length in order to ensure fair trade.
The day commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875, which established the foundations for international collaboration in the science of measurement and maintaining uniformity in measurements worldwide.
The theme for World Metrology Day 2024 is 'Sustainability', which encourages us to explore how metrology contributes to improving our lives every day.

May 18, 2024

International Museum Day

International Museum Day is celebrated every year on May 18. The event focuses on a different theme each year, reflecting relevant topics or challenges encountered by museums globally.
The inaugural International Museum Day was organised in 1977 by ICOM, following the adoption of a resolution aimed at creating an annual event to unite the creative efforts of museums and raise global awareness about their activities. Since then, museums worldwide have been invited to participate in IMD each year, promoting their role through events and activities aligned with the annual theme. The tradition of adopting an annual theme began in 1992, with the introduction of an international poster by ICOM in 1997, which was embraced by 28 countries that year.
The theme for 2024, 'Museums for Education and Research', emphasises the crucial role of cultural institutions in delivering a comprehensive educational experience.

World AIDS Vaccine Day

World AIDS Vaccine Day, also known as HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, is observed annually on May 18. The day is dedicated to recognising and promoting the need for AIDS vaccines. It also serves as an opportunity to show gratitude and honour the people such as doctors, scientists, and community members engaged in developing vaccines.
The day commemorates the speech made by then-President Bill Clinton at Morgan State University on May 18, 1997, where he emphasised the importance of creating a vaccine to stop the spread of the epidemic.
Since then, the day has been observed globally (starting in the year 1998) to spread awareness about the disease and the need for its vaccine.

May 17, 2024

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is observed on May 17 every year. The day is dedicated to mark the foundation of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which happened on May 17, 1969.
World Telecommunication Day was first established in 1973 by the Plenipotentiary Conference in Malaga-Torremolinos, Spain, as Resolution 46. It is celebrated annually on 17 May since 1969 to commemorate the foundation of ITU, and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865.
In 2005, the World Summit on the Information Society called on the UN General Assembly to establish 17 May as World Information Society Day to emphasize the significance of information and technology to society. The General Assembly accepted a resolution (A/RES/60/252) in March 2006 that declared 17 May as World Information Society Day.
The theme of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2024 is 'Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development'.

World Hypertension Day

World Hypertension Day (WHD) is an annual event observed on May 17 to raise awareness about hypertension (high blood pressure) and to promote the prevention, detection, and control of this condition.
The day was initiated to increase the awareness of hypertension. This was especially important because of the lack of appropriate knowledge among hypertensive patients. The World Hypertension League (WHL) launched its first WHD on May 14, 2005. Since 2006, the WHL has been dedicating May 17 of every year as WHD.
The theme for World Hypertension Day 2024 is 'Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, and Live Longer'.

National Endangered Species Day

National Endangered Species Day is celebrated every year on the third Friday of May. In 2024, it fell on May 17, 2024. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of endangered species and the need to take action to protect them. National Endangered Species Day was first established by David Robinson and the Endangered Species Coalition in 2006 to raise awareness about the threats faced by endangered species and their habitats. It serves as a platform to educate people about the importance of saving endangered species to maintain an ecological balance.

May 16, 2024

International Day of Light

International Day of Light is celebrated every year on the 16th of May. The day is dedicated to recognise the contributions of light and light-based technologies in various fields and areas, including arts and culture, education, medicine, communications, science, and sustainable development.
The first International Day of Light celebration was organised by UNESCO on May 16, 2018, the anniversary of the day in 1960 when engineer and physicist Theodore Maiman successfully fired the first laser.

National Dengue Day

Every year, National Dengue Day is observed on May 16 to spread awareness about the disease and how we can combat it.
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection. Usually, mosquitoes bite someone with the virus, which can transfer to other people via mosquito bite. Some of the symptoms of dengue are high fever, headache, rash and muscle and joint pain.
In severe cases, there can be serious bleeding and shock – at this stage, dengue can be life-threatening. However, dengue can be prevented with the right kind of treatment at the right time. Mainly in the tropical and subtropical regions, dengue can spread easily. It is endemic to more than 100 countries in the world.

May 15, 2024

International Day of Families

The International Day of Families is observed every year on May 15 to highlight the importance of families – both for individuals and in the larger context of ways in which families benefit society. This day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993 to raise awareness of the social, economic, and demographic processes affecting families.
According to the United Nations website, the United Nations began focusing attention on issues related to the family in the 1980s. In 1993, the General Assembly decided in a resolution that May 15 of every year should be observed as The International Day of Families.
This year (2024) marks the 30th anniversary of International Day of Families.
The theme for International Day of Families 2024 is 'Families and Climate Change'.

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