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DAYS AND EVENTS - June 2019

Jun 2019

Dec 16, 2023

Vijay Diwas

Every year, India celebrates December 16 as Vijay Diwas to remember its historic victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war. The war led to the liberation of East Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh. Around 93,000 Pakistani troops surrendered before the joint forces of the Indian Army and the Mukti Bahini on December 16, 1971, which paved the way for the birth of Bangladesh. The day also commemorates the sacrifices made by the defence forces in the decisive war.
December 16, 1971, was the day when Pakistan signed the instrument of surrender in Dhaka, following a 13-day India-Pakistan War.

Dec 14, 2023

National Energy Conservation Day

National Energy Conservation Day is observed in India every year on December 14, to raise public awareness about the value of energy efficiency and conservation.
In 1991, the Ministry of Power started a scheme to recognise through awards the contribution of industries and establishments for making special efforts to reduce energy consumption while maintaining their production.
On December 14, 1991, the National Energy Conservation Awards were given to the winners for the first time. Since then, the day has been marked as the National Energy Conservation Day. The awards are given by eminent dignitaries during a function.

Dec 12, 2023

Universal Health Coverage Day

Universal Health Coverage Day (UHC Day) is commemorated on December 12 every year. It aims to celebrate the progress towards health for all and raise awareness on the need for strong and resilient health systems in achieving universal health coverage.
On December 12, 2012, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution urging nations to accelerate their efforts towards achieving universal healthcare (UHC). The primary developmental objective was to ensure that everyone, regardless of their location, has access to high-quality and affordable healthcare. In 2017, the United Nations officially designated December 12 as Universal Health Coverage Day.
The theme for Universal Health Coverage Day is 'Health for All: Time for Action', emphasising the need for immediate and tangible steps in creating the world we want.

Dec 11, 2023

UNICEF Day

Every year UNICEF Day is celebrated on December 11. The word UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund and the purpose served by the organisation is to save children's lives by providing them with humanitarian aid across the world.
UNICEF was created as the United Nations International Children Emergency Fund on December 11, 1946, to meet the needs of children affected by World War II. In 1953, the organization became a permanent part of the United Nations System.
The theme for UNICEF Day 2023 is 'For every child, every right'.

International Mountain Day

International Mountain Day is celebrated annually on December 11 to raise awareness about the importance of mountains and the need to restore their ecosystems.
In 2002 that the UN General Assembly declared the UN International Year of Mountains and designated December 11 as International Mountain Day from 2003 onwards. Since then, every year, the day has been celebrated globally with a particular theme.
The theme for International Mountain Day 2023 is 'Restoring Mountain Ecosystems'. The theme aims to include mountains in the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021-2030.

Dec 10, 2023

Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day is celebrated annually across the world on December 10 every year. The date was chosen to honour the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation, on December 10, 1948, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
The formal inception of Human Rights Day dates from 1950, after the Assembly passed resolution 423(V) inviting all States and interested organisations to adopt 10 December of each year as Human Rights Day.
The theme for Human Rights Day 2023 is 'Freedom, Equality and Justice for All'.

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