General Awareness

DAYS AND EVENTS - July 2019

Jul 2019

Sep 22, 2021

World Rose Day

World Rose Day is observed on September 22 every year to spread hope and cheer in the lives of cancer patients. The day is for the welfare of cancer patients.
The day is celebrated in the memory of 12-year-old Melinda Rose from Canada who was diagnosed with Askin's Tumour, a rare form of blood cancer. Many people's lives were touched by Rose's short existence. She did not give up hope of survival till her dying breath. In the six months of her life, she fought on and made each day count by positively impacting the lives of people around her.
World Rose Day is celebrated by offering a rose to cancer patients as it is a symbol of concern and tenderness. It gives cancer patients the strength to fight the disease.

World Rhino Day

World Rhino Day is celebrated annually on September 22 to create awareness for all five rhino species namely Sumatran rhino, Greater one-horned rhino, Black rhino, Javan rhino and White rhino.
World Wildlife Fund-South Africa in 2010, announced to celebrate this special day on September 22. However, it was in 2011 the event got international recognition when Lisa Jane Campbell of Chishakwe Ranch in Zimbabwe and founder of Annamitici joined hands with creative director Rhishja Cota to create large-scale awareness to protect the species.
The Rhinos have reached on the verge of extinction due to climate change, poaching and disturbance in natural habitat. This day is celebrated to create awareness among people regarding the importance of this incredible species.
The theme for World Rhino Day 2021 was 'Keep the Five Alive'.

Sep 21, 2021

World Alzheimer's Day

On September 21, the world acknowledges World Alzheimer's Day with the goal of raising awareness of the disease, common symptoms, and risk factors.
This day raises awareness of the cause and severity of Alzheimer's disease, and it is observed throughout the month in certain countries. Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative brain condition that gradually deteriorates memory and cognitive abilities, among other things.
In 1984, Alzheimer Disease International was formed, and on their tenth anniversary in 1994, they announced the inaugural of World Alzheimer's Day, to be marked on September 21, while World Alzheimer's Month was started in 2012.

International Day of Peace

September 21 is commemorated as the International Day of Peace world over. The United Nations describes this day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Around the world some countries continue to share borders that have had a violent and bloody past and some still continue to maintain peace through all the political tensions.
The UN General Assembly established the International Day of Peace in 1981. Twenty years after the day was established, the UN General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the day as a period where countries practiced non-violence and cease-fire.
The theme for International Day of Peace 2021 is "Recovering Better for an Equitable and Sustainable World."

Sep 19, 2021

Nepal Observes Constitution Day

Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba underlined the need to protect and implement the country's Constitution as the Himalayan nation observed its seventh Constitution Day.
Nepal celebrates the promulgation of its Constitution on September 19.
Deuba expressed pride over the promulgation of the Constitution six years ago by the representatives elected by the people.
"The Constitution of Nepal is a realisation of the dreams of the immortal martyrs and the aspirations of the Nepali people", said Deuba.

Sep 18, 2021

World Bamboo Day

World Bamboo Day is celebrated on September 18 annually. Bamboos are used for various purposes mainly in East and Southeast Asia.
It is observed to raise awareness about the fast-growing grass plant Bamboo. World Bamboo Organisation (WBO) has come forward to build awareness, to protect natural resources, and the environment, to ensure sustainable utilisation, etc.
World Bamboo Organisation (WBO) declared the day officially on September 18 at the 8th World Bamboo Congress held in Bangkok in 2009.

36th International Coastal Clean-up Day

The 36th International Coastal Clean-up Day was celebrated on September 18, 2021.
The day was celebrated by the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) at Visakhapatnam.
As part of the day, ENC carried the Coastal Clean-up Drive at Yarada Beach, Bheemili Beach and other sea fronts in the premises of Naval units of Visakhapatnam.
The clean-up drive was launched with the aim of creating awareness among people to keep beaches clean, safeguarding our environment and inculcating the habit of respecting the coastlines which ultimately nurtures the marine biodiversity.
The day is traditionally held on the third Saturday of September. In 2021, this day was observed on September 18.
International Coastal Clean-Up Day 2021 was celebrated under the theme: "Keep trash in the bin and not in the ocean".
The International Coastal Clean-up was started by the Ocean Conservancy in 1986.

Sep 17, 2021

World Patient Safety Day

World Patient Safety Day (WPSD), observed annually on September 17, aims to raise global awareness about patient safety and call for solidarity and united action by all countries and international partners to reduce patient harm. Patient safety focuses on preventing and reducing risks, errors and harm that happen to patients during the provision of health care.
World Patient Safety Day is one of 11 official global public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Each year World Patient Safety Day has a theme and the theme for World Patient Safety Day 2021 is 'Safe and Respectful Maternal and Newborn Care'.

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