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DAYS AND EVENTS - July 2020

Jul 2020

May 17, 2024

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is observed on May 17 every year. The day is dedicated to mark the foundation of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which happened on May 17, 1969.
World Telecommunication Day was first established in 1973 by the Plenipotentiary Conference in Malaga-Torremolinos, Spain, as Resolution 46. It is celebrated annually on 17 May since 1969 to commemorate the foundation of ITU, and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865.
In 2005, the World Summit on the Information Society called on the UN General Assembly to establish 17 May as World Information Society Day to emphasize the significance of information and technology to society. The General Assembly accepted a resolution (A/RES/60/252) in March 2006 that declared 17 May as World Information Society Day.
The theme of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2024 is 'Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development'.

World Hypertension Day

World Hypertension Day (WHD) is an annual event observed on May 17 to raise awareness about hypertension (high blood pressure) and to promote the prevention, detection, and control of this condition.
The day was initiated to increase the awareness of hypertension. This was especially important because of the lack of appropriate knowledge among hypertensive patients. The World Hypertension League (WHL) launched its first WHD on May 14, 2005. Since 2006, the WHL has been dedicating May 17 of every year as WHD.
The theme for World Hypertension Day 2024 is 'Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, and Live Longer'.

National Endangered Species Day

National Endangered Species Day is celebrated every year on the third Friday of May. In 2024, it fell on May 17, 2024. The day is dedicated to raising awareness about the plight of endangered species and the need to take action to protect them. National Endangered Species Day was first established by David Robinson and the Endangered Species Coalition in 2006 to raise awareness about the threats faced by endangered species and their habitats. It serves as a platform to educate people about the importance of saving endangered species to maintain an ecological balance.

May 16, 2024

International Day of Light

International Day of Light is celebrated every year on the 16th of May. The day is dedicated to recognise the contributions of light and light-based technologies in various fields and areas, including arts and culture, education, medicine, communications, science, and sustainable development.
The first International Day of Light celebration was organised by UNESCO on May 16, 2018, the anniversary of the day in 1960 when engineer and physicist Theodore Maiman successfully fired the first laser.

National Dengue Day

Every year, National Dengue Day is observed on May 16 to spread awareness about the disease and how we can combat it.
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection. Usually, mosquitoes bite someone with the virus, which can transfer to other people via mosquito bite. Some of the symptoms of dengue are high fever, headache, rash and muscle and joint pain.
In severe cases, there can be serious bleeding and shock – at this stage, dengue can be life-threatening. However, dengue can be prevented with the right kind of treatment at the right time. Mainly in the tropical and subtropical regions, dengue can spread easily. It is endemic to more than 100 countries in the world.

May 15, 2024

International Day of Families

The International Day of Families is observed every year on May 15 to highlight the importance of families – both for individuals and in the larger context of ways in which families benefit society. This day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993 to raise awareness of the social, economic, and demographic processes affecting families.
According to the United Nations website, the United Nations began focusing attention on issues related to the family in the 1980s. In 1993, the General Assembly decided in a resolution that May 15 of every year should be observed as The International Day of Families.
This year (2024) marks the 30th anniversary of International Day of Families.
The theme for International Day of Families 2024 is 'Families and Climate Change'.

May 14, 2024

UN Proclaims 25th May as World Football Day

The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed May 25 as the World Football Day, by adopting a resolution during the 80th plenary meeting of the General Assembly in New York. The year 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament in history with the representation of all regions as part of the 1924 Summer Olympic Games, held in Paris. The resolution was passed unanimously by the 193-member General Assembly.
Taher M. El-Sonni, Permanent Representative of the State of Libya to the United Nations, introduced the draft resolution under Sport for development and peace: building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal during the meeting. The Assembly later adopted the resolution proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd Celebrates 250th Foundation Day

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) celebrated its 250th Foundation Day on May 14, 2024. To mark the day, a series of events were organised in Mumbai, presided over by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane.
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), formerly called Mazagon Dock Limited, is a shipyard situated in Mazagaon, Mumbai. It manufactures warships and submarines for the Indian Navy and offshore platforms and associated support vessels for offshore oil drilling. It also builds tankers, cargo bulk carriers, passenger ships and ferries.

May 12, 2024

Mother's Day

Every year on the second Sunday in May, Mother's Day is celebrated globally to honour our mothers. This year (2024), Mother's Day is observed on May 12. This day is observed in more than 50 countries around the world.
Mother's Day has roots in ancient celebrations of mothers and goddesses, but the modern holiday we know is a 20th century invention. Anna Jarvis of West Virginia is credited with starting Mother's Day in the US. After her mother's death in 1905, Jarvis campaigned to create a day to honour mothers and their sacrifices. Her efforts gained momentum, and in 1914, Mother's Day became a national holiday in the United States.

International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12 every year. The day is dedicated to honouring and celebrating the nurses' contributions to the healthcare sector. May 12 was chosen as the date for International Nurses Day because it marks the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, a renowned figure in nursing history.
The history of International Nurses Day dates back to 1953, when Dorothy Sutherland, an official with the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, proposed to celebrate "Nurses Day." President Dwight D. Eisenhower did not approve the proposal at the time, but the International Council of Nurses (ICN) continued to advocate for the day. In 1974, the ICN finally agreed to declare May 12 as International Nurses Day, with the goal of honoring the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale.
The theme for International Nurses day 2024 is 'Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care'.

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