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DAYS AND EVENTS - January 2020

Jan 2020

Nov 16, 2025

International Day for Tolerance

The International Day for Tolerance is observed every year on November 16 to promote mutual understanding among cultures and encourage tolerance among individuals. This day serves as a reminder of the dangers of intolerance and the critical role of acceptance in building a better world.
The International Day for Tolerance was officially proclaimed in 1996 by the United Nations General Assembly. Its foundation lies in the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance adopted by UNESCO in 1995. This day underscores the need for societies to uphold human rights and celebrate cultural diversity.

National Press Day

Every year on November 16, India observes National Press Day 2025, a day dedicated to honouring the freedom of the press, celebrating ethical journalism, and remembering the vital role that the Press Council of India plays in protecting the integrity of news.
The roots of National Press Day trace back to November 16, 1966, when the Press Council of India was established as an independent, statutory body. Born out of the recommendations of the First Press Commission, the Council was tasked with safeguarding freedom of the press while ensuring ethical standards in journalism.
The theme for National Press Day 2025 is 'Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media'.

Nov 15, 2025

Jharkhand Statehood Day

The celebration of Jharkhand Foundation Day 2025 on November 15 was particularly significant. It marked the 25th anniversary of the Silver Jubilee of the state's formation. This date is historically charged as it also observes the birth anniversary of the revered tribal freedom fighter, Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The dual celebration underscored the deep connection between the state's administrative establishment and the enduring legacy of its tribal movement and culture. The event served as a platform to reflect on the progress since 2000. It also launches forward-looking government initiatives across key sectors.
Jharkhand Foundation Day, celebrated on November 15, marks the creation of Jharkhand as India's 28^th state in 2000, after being carved out of Bihar.

Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

India celebrates Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (Tribal Pride Day) on November 15 every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of the tribal freedom fighter and anti-colonialist Birsa Munda, born in 1874.
The 2025 celebration was particularly significant as it marked the 150^th birth anniversary of Munda, leading to a year-long commemoration called Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh. The observance includes various cultural events, exhibitions, and educational activities across India to promote tribal heritage and contributions.

Nov 14, 2025

Children's Day

Children's Day in India is celebrated every year on November 14 to honour the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. He was deeply fond of children and believed that they are the real strength and future of a nation. To remember his love and vision for children, here are some inspiring quotes by Nehru that continue to motivate young minds.
The 2025 theme, 'For Every Child, Every Right', renews India's pledge to protect children's welfare, education, and health.

World Diabetes Day

World Diabetes Day, observed every year on November 14, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about diabetes.
World Diabetes Day was launched in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO). It was officially recognized as a United Nations Day in 2006.
The theme for 2025—"Diabetes across Life Stages"—highlights how this chronic condition impacts individuals at every point in life, from early childhood to old age.

Nov 13, 2025

World Kindness Day

World Kindness Day 2025, observed on November 13, is a global celebration aimed at fostering compassion, empathy, and generosity across the world. This annual event reminds people that simple acts of kindness—whether big or small—have the power to transform lives, strengthen communities, and inspire positive change in society.
The day was first introduced by the World Kindness Movement in 1998, a global coalition of non-profit organisations committed to building a kinder world.
Since then, countries around the world—including India, Australia, Canada, Italy, and the UK—have embraced the day as an opportunity to raise awareness around kindness as a key to societal well-being.

Nov 12, 2025

World Pneumonia Day

World Pneumonia Day is a global event observed every year on November 12 to spread awareness and educate people to combat Pneumonia disease, which is the world's biggest infectious killer of adults and children, responsible for the majority of death of children below five years around the world.
World Pneumonia Day was first observed on 12 November 2009, under the "Stop Pneumonia" initiatives by Global Coalition Against Child Pneumonia, a coalition of various institutions all together to fight the child mortality due to the respiratory infection.

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