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DAYS AND EVENTS - June 2019

Jun 2019

May 12, 2023

International Day of Plant Health

The United Nations designated May 12 as the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect biodiversity and the environment, and boost economic development.
International Day of Plant Health was established in 2022 by the United Nations. The idea was promoted by Zambia and then adopted unanimously by the UN General Assembly. Bolivia, Finland, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Tanzania were co-signatories to the resolution. The day is deemed a "key legacy of the International Year of Plant Health."
The theme of International Day of Plant Health 2023 was "Plant Health for Environmental Protection," as mentioned on the IPPC website. The IPPC is a 1951 multilateral treaty overseen by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) which formulates action plans to prevent and control the introduction and spread of pests of plants and plant products.

International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is celebrated every year on May 12 in remembrance of Florence Nightingale. The founder of modern nursing was born on this day. It honours the hard work and dedication of nurses around the world who contribute to improving the health and well-being of their patients tirelessly.
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has celebrated this day since 1965. In 1953 Dorothy Sutherland, an official with the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, proposed that President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaim a "Nurses' Day"; but he did not approve it.
In January 1974, 12 May was chosen to celebrate the day as it is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
The theme for 2023 International Nurses Day was 'Our Nurses, Our Future'.

May 11, 2023

National Technology Day

National Technology Day, celebrated on May 11 in India, highlights the achievements of tech giants, researchers, and engineers in technology in our country.
National Technology Day is the perfect occasion to acknowledge the effort of scientists and engineers as growth drivers.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, former Prime Minister of India, declared May 11 as National Technology Day in India. This was to commemorate the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted by the Indian Army in Pokhran, Rajasthan, in 1998. The Council for Technology announced that the country would celebrate National Technology Day annually to commemorate the dynamic achievement.
The theme for National Technology Day 2023 was 'School to Start-ups-Igniting Young Minds to Innovate.'

May 10, 2023

World Lupus Day

World Lupus Day is commemorated on May 10 worldwide every year to raise awareness among the populace about this serious life-threatening condition. This healthcare event calls for detailed understanding and support for the person who has been affected by this autoimmune disease. On this health day government, non-government organizations, international organizations, communities, and healthcare professionals gather together to work for action to promote understanding of the disease, so that people across the globe can learn more about this debilitating condition and take stringent action to fight it.
World Lupus Day was founded in 2004 by Lupus Canada to shed light on the disease, which may have devastating effects on both those who have it and their loved ones. The theme for World Lupus Day 2023 (purple day) was 'Make Lupus Visible'.

Russia Stages the 78th Victory Day Parade at Red Square

Russia held the 78th Victory Day parade anniversary on May 9, at Red Square in Moscow to celebrate the historic victory of the Soviet Union in 1945, when they defeated Nazi Germany in World War II, also known as the Great Patriotic War. This year's (2023) parade featured more than 10,000 individuals and 125 pieces of weaponry, which were all showcased by the Russian Defense Minister, Sergey Shoigu.
The anniversary was particularly poignant this year (2023) as the country mourns the thousands of soldiers who have lost their lives in the 15-month war in Ukraine, which shows no signs of ending anytime soon.
The Soviet Union, officially known as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), was a federal socialist state that existed from 1922 to 1991. The USSR was the largest country in the world by land area, spanning over 22 million square kilometers and comprising 15 republics. The Soviet Union was a global superpower and a rival to the United States during the Cold War, with both countries competing for global influence and dominance. However, the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, and its republics became independent states, including the Russian Federation.

May 09, 2023

Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti

Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2023 is a significant occasion that is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore. He was a legendary poet, writer, philosopher, and social reformer who played a vital role in shaping the cultural and literary heritage of India. Born on May 7, 1861, in Calcutta, Rabindranath Tagore is widely regarded as one of the greatest literary figures in the world.
Rabindranath Tagore was born on May 7, 1861, in Calcutta, British India (now Kolkata, India). But, Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti is celebrated on May 9 every year. Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2023 marked his 162nd birth anniversary.
Rabindranath Tagore, also known as Gurudev, was a renowned Indian poet, philosopher, and polymath.
He was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for his collection of poems, Gitanjali.
His contributions to literature, music, and art have left a lasting impact on Indian culture and beyond.
The celebration of Tagore Jayanti started in the year 1941, the year after his death, as a way to honor and remember his life and legacy.

May 08, 2023

World Thalassaemia Day

World Thalassaemia Day 2023 is observed on May 8 annually.
Thalassaemia is an inherited disorder where the oxygen-carrying proteins in the blood – also known as haemoglobin – and red blood cells are lesser than normal.
Panos Englezos, President and founder of Thalassemia International Federation created this day in 1994 in the memory of his son George and other Thalassemia patients who fought the disease bravely. Since then, every year, World Thalassemia Day is observed on May 8.
Thalassemia International Federation designates a new theme for World Thalassemia Day every year. The theme for World Thalassemia Day 2023 was "Be Aware. Share. Care: Strengthening Education to Bridge the Thalassaemia Care Gap."

World Red Cross Day

Red Cross Day, also known as Red Crescent Day, is celebrated annually on May 8, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant. He was the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, born on May 8, 1828. This day is a yearly celebration of the principles of the Red Cross Society, which operates in numerous countries.
World Red Cross Day has its roots in World War I, where the notion of an annual commemoration to honour those who contributed to global peace was initially suggested. The Tokyo conference in 1936 approved the proposal named the "Red Cross Truce," but the League of Red Cross Societies (LRCS) postponed it until after World War II in 1946. The first-ever Red Cross Day was eventually observed on May 8, 1948.
The theme of World Red Cross Day 2023 was - 'Everything we do comes from the heart.'

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