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DAYS AND EVENTS - May 2019

May 2019

Jul 31, 2024

World Ranger Day

Every year World Ranger Day is celebrated on July 31 to commemorate Rangers who have been injured or killed in the line of duty.
The first World Ranger Day took place in 2007, the date represented the 15th anniversary of when the IRF was founded. IRF stands for the International Ranger Federation. This organisation was founded in 1992. It was founded when the SCRA (Scottish Countryside Rangers Association), ANPR (US Association of National Park Rangers) and the CMA (Countryside Management Association, the association that represents rangers in Wales and England) got together to sign a joint agreement. Rangers are the first ones to indulge in a fight to protect our natural heritage around the world.
The theme for 2024 World Ranger Day is '30 by 30', which is based on the 2022 United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), where world leaders and decision-makers agreed to a Global Biodiversity Framework.

Jul 30, 2024

International Friendship Day

International Friendship Day is observed on July 30. This day honours friends and their important role in improving our lives.
The day was proclaimed in 2011 by the United Nations General Assembly. They wanted to promote the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.
Each year, International Friendship Day is celebrated with a specific theme that highlights different aspects of friendship. This year (2024), the theme for International Friendship Day is 'Embracing Diversity, Fostering Unity' by the United Nations. This theme emphasises the importance of creating connections and understanding between people from diverse backgrounds, fostering a spirit of unity and cooperation.

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

The 30th of July marks the annual World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, a crucial observance that brings global attention to the ongoing fight against human trafficking.
In 2013, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/68/192 designated July 30 as the World Day against Trafficking in Persons and declared that such a day was necessary to raise awareness of the situation of victims of human trafficking and for the promotion and protection of their rights.
This year's (2024) theme, 'Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking', underscores the urgent need to protect one of society's most vulnerable groups: children.

Jul 29, 2024

International Tiger Day

International Tiger Day is celebrated on July 29, with a focus on raising awareness about tiger conservation and the urgent threats these majestic animals face, such as habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.
The inception of Global Tiger Day, also known as International Tiger Day, can be traced back to 2010. It was during the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit that this significant day was established.

Jul 28, 2024

World Hepatitis Day

World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28 each year to raise awareness about hepatitis, a group of infectious diseases known as hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. This date was chosen to honour the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, the Nobel Laureate who discovered the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and developed a diagnostic test and vaccine for it.
This date was selected to commemorate the birthday of Dr. Baruch Blumberg, the Nobel Laureate and the American doctor; who found the hepatitis B infection (HBV) in the 1960s and found a diagnostic test and vaccine for it.
The first community-driven World Hepatitis Day was organised by the 2007-established World Hepatitis Alliance.
'It's time to act' is the theme for World Hepatitis Day 2024.

Jul 27, 2024

CRPF Foundation Day

On July 27, 1939, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was established as the Crown Representatives Police in response to political turmoil within princely states. It has since evolved into a key central paramilitary force of India, playing a critical role in maintaining internal security. The force was renamed the Central Reserve Police Force on December 28, 1949, following a legislative act, and now operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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