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DAYS AND EVENTS - July 2020

Jul 2020

Mar 27, 2024

World Theatre Day

World Theatre Day is celebrated every year on the 27th of March. This day is dedicated to the art form of theatre, and its importance in society. The day is observed to raise awareness about the role of theatre in our lives, and to promote its growth.
The World Theatre Day was established by the the International Theatre Institute (ITI) in 1962, and the first ever World Theatre Day was celebrated in the same year on the 27th of March.
The theme for World Theatre Day 2024 is 'Theatre and a Culture of Peace'.

Mar 26, 2024

Purple Day of Epilepsy

Purple Day of Epilepsy, a global campaign raising awareness for epilepsy, is observed on March 26 every year. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about epilepsy, a neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
World Purple Day traces its origins back to 2008 when Cassidy Megan, a young Canadian girl, initiated the idea to increase awareness about epilepsy. Inspired by her struggles with the condition and the lack of understanding amongst her peers, Cassidy envisioned a day when people would wear purple to show support for individuals living with epilepsy.
The official theme for Purple Day of Epilepsy 2024 is 'Lets Talk About Epilepsy'. This powerful theme emphasises the importance of open communication and breaking down the stigma surrounding epilepsy.

Mar 25, 2024

The International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members

The United Nations observes the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members on March 25 every year to honour the memory of Alec Collett, a journalist who died while on a UN mission after being kidnapped. The purpose of this day is to acknowledge the contributions of UN personnel and the risks they take to carry out humanitarian work, as well as to remember those who have lost their lives in service to the UN.
The International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members was first observed by the United Nations (UN) in 1993. The day was created to recognize the work of UN personnel who have been detained, kidnapped, or have gone missing while carrying out their duties on behalf of the UN. The date, March 25th, was chosen to commemorate the abduction of Alec Collett, a former journalist and UN staff member who was kidnapped in 1985 while on assignment for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Collett was held captive for over six years before his death in 1991.

International Day of the Unborn Child

The International Day of the Unborn Child is observed annually on March 25 to commemorate the opposition to abortion, established by Pope John Paul II. The day is recognised to create awareness among people about protecting the unborn children, advocating against abortion, and respecting the dignity of human life starting from the day of conception.
The International Day of the Unborn Child was established by the Pope John Paul II. He considered the day as a means to favour the beginning of life and respect the dignity of human kind right from the conception.
El Salvador in 1993 established the Day of the Right to Be Born. Various countries like Argentina, Republic of Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Chile established the Day of the Conceived and Unborn in 1999, the National Day of the Unborn in 2000, and the National Day of Life Before Birth in 2001.
Nicaragua is the first ever nation that observed the Day of the Unborn Child in 2000. Later, Dominican Republic and Peru also observed the day in 2001 and 2002 respectively.

Mar 24, 2024

World Tuberculosis (TB) Day

World Tuberculosis Day, observed on March 24 each year, is designed to build public awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease.
March 24, 1882 is considered a significant date in the battle against tuberculosis as it is on this day that Dr Robert Koch discovered the bacteria that cause TB. This groundbreaking announcement led to better understanding, diagnosis, and eventual treatment of the disease. It was not before the year 1982, on the centenary of Dr. Koch's discovery that the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD) proposed observing March 24 as World TB Day to raise awareness about TB and its global impact. The first World TB Day was officially observed in 1983, and since then, it has become an annual event.
'Yes! We can end TB' is the theme for World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2024.

Mar 23, 2024

World Meteorological Day

World Meteorological Day is celebrated on March 23 every year.
World Meteorological Day was established in 1950 by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to commemorate the entry into force of the World Meteorological Organisation Convention on March 23, 1950. The day was first celebrated in 1951, and has since become an annual event. World Meteorological Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of the WMO and its member states in the field of meteorology and hydrology.
The theme of World Meteorological Day 2024 is 'At the Frontline of Climate Action'.

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