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DAYS AND EVENTS - June 2019

Jun 2019

Jun 08, 2023

World Oceans Day

World Oceans Day is celebrated every year on 8 June to create awareness among people regarding the significance of oceans, and the importance of preserving and conserving oceanic resources.
World Oceans Day is recognised with the aim to reduce the reckless exploitation of oceans and develop sustainable measures to protect them. Several measures like demolishing the use of plastics, developing strong environmental policies, and implementing rules and regulations to support sustainable seafood choices are some of the effective ways to protect precious natural resources like oceans.
The concept was originally proposed in 1992 by Canada's International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) and the Ocean Institute of Canada (OIC) at the Earth Summit – UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Ocean Project started global coordination of World Ocean Day starting in 2002. World Oceans Day was officially recognised by the United Nations in 2008.
Every year, the World Oceans Day is celebrated under a specific theme. The theme for World Oceans Day 2023 is 'Planet Ocean: The Tides are Changing'.

World Brain Tumour Day

Every year on June 8, World Brain Tumour Day is observed globally to enhance understanding and raise awareness about brain tumours. As the fourth most serious and widespread disease worldwide, brain cancer is anticipated to surpass skin cancer and become the second most prevalent form of cancer by 2030.
The history of World Brain Tumour Day dates back to the early 2000s when the German Brain Tumour Association (Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe e.V.) initiated a campaign to raise awareness about brain tumours. In 2000, the association declared May 8 as German Brain Tumour Day, aiming to inform the public about the challenges faced by patients and their families.
Over time, the observance gained international recognition, and efforts were made to establish a global day dedicated to brain tumour awareness. In 2010, the International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA), an organization that brings together brain tumour advocacy groups from around the world, designated June 8 as World Brain Tumour Day.
The theme for 2023 World Brain Tumour Day is "Protect yourself – keep away from stress". The theme emphasises the importance of developing stress management techniques to prevent brain tumours.

Jun 07, 2023

World Food Safety Day

World Food Safety Day is celebrated on June 7 every year to encourage producers, consumers and governments to acknowledge the mutual responsibility of food safety. The United Nations (UN) assigned two of its agencies, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to lead efforts in promoting food safety around the world.
A resolution was adopted on December 20, 2018, by the United Nations General Assembly to mark June 7 as the day 'celebrating the myriad benefits of safe food'. The first-ever World Food Safety Day was celebrated on June 7, 2019, just a few months after it was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2018.
The theme for World Food Safety Day 2023 was 'Food Standards Save Lives'.

Jun 06, 2023

UN Russian Language Day

Every year on June 6, the United Nations celebrates UN Russian Language Day, which was established by UNESCO in 2010. This day aligns with the birthday of Alexander Pushkin, a renowned Russian poet known as the founder of modern Russian language. The purpose of this initiative is to promote equal recognition and appreciation for all six official languages of the UN: English, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and French.
The initiative of the UN Language Days was launched in February 2010 in order to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity and to promote equal use of all six of the UN's official working languages throughout the organization.

Jun 05, 2023

International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing

International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing is celebrated on June 5 every year. The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2017 to raise awareness of the problem of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
IUU fishing is a major threat to global fish stocks and the marine environment. It is estimated that IUU fishing costs the global economy up to $23 billion per year. IUU fishing can also lead to overfishing, habitat destruction, and the loss of biodiversity.
The Committee on Fisheries endorsed the proposal for the declaration of June 5 as the International Day for the Fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing. The date reflects the day when the Port State Measures Agreement officially entered into force as an international treaty. The entry into force of this agreement marked an historical event, as it is the first international legally-binding instrument specifically devoted to the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

World Environment Day

World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 every year to raise awareness and encourage action for the protection of our planet. It was first established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972, and since then, over 150 countries participate in various activities to celebrate this day. World Environment Day is an important day to raise awareness and encourage action for the protection of our planet.
World Environment Day was established in 1972 by the United Nations at the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment (5–16 June 1972), that had resulted from discussions on the integration of human interactions and the environment. One year later, in 1973 the first WED was held with the theme 'Only One Earth'.
The 50th anniversary of World Environment Day was hosted by Côte D'Ivoire, with the theme of 'Solutions to plastic pollution'. In previous years, the themes included "Beat Air Pollution" (2019), "Biodiversity" (2020), and "Ecosystem Restoration" (2021).

Jun 04, 2023

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

Every year on June 4, the United Nations (UN) observes the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression to raise awareness of the children who have been victims of physical, mental, and emotional abuse around the world. On this day, the United Nations reaffirms its commitment to preserve children's rights.
The very first International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression was observed on August 19, 1982.
The General Assembly on its 31st plenary meeting on 19 August 1982, having considered the question of Palestine at its resumed seventh emergency special session, "appalled at the great number of innocent Palestinian and Lebanese children victims of Israel's acts of aggression" decided to commemorate June 4 of each year as the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression.

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