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DAYS AND EVENTS - June 2021

Jun 2021

Jun 19, 2023

National Reading Day

National Reading Day is celebrated on June 19 in India to honour Puthuvayil Narayana Panicker, popularly known as P. N. Panicker. He was a renowned teacher and revered as the father of the library movement in Kerala. He died on June 19, 1995. In 1996, for the first time the Kerala Reading Day was celebrated on his death anniversary to pay tribute to him. Since then, it is celebrated on June 19 every year.
In 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared June 19 as the National Reading Day.
In 1926, Panicker, who worked as a teacher in his hometown founded his first library. He started 47 local libraries in order to promote reading habits among people. The main purpose of these libraries was to boost local education and reading.

World Sauntering Day

World Sauntering Day, observed annually on June 19, serves as a reminder to take a break and rediscover the beauty in each day.
World Sauntering Day was founded by WT Rabe in 1979 during his employment at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan. In response to the rising popularity of the jogging craze in the United States during the 1970s, Rabe introduced the concept of this day, urging people to slow down and take it easy.
Recognizing the importance of embracing a more leisurely pace amidst the prevailing fast-paced lifestyle, Rabe established sauntering guidelines for the observance of this day. He encouraged individuals to relax and enjoy the moment by sauntering rather than rushing. According to Rabe, sauntering could involve leisurely walks with a dog and wearing loose attire, allowing for a more comfortable and relaxed experience.
The theme for World Sauntering Day 2023 is 'Rediscover the Joy of Simplicity'.

World Sickle Cell Awareness Day

World Sickle Cell Day is observed on June 19 annually to create awareness about the sickle cell disease and to spread information about the disease, challenges faced by the patients, their families and caregivers.
On this day, various organisations around the world come together to promote awareness through campaigns and activities, which recognise the necessity of the early diagnosis of sickle cell disease and its treatment.
World Sickle Cell Awareness Day has its origins in a United Nations General Assembly resolution adopted on December 22, 2008. The resolution recognised sickle cell disease as a global health concern and designated June 19th as the official day to raise awareness about the disease worldwide.
The resolution was a response to the pressing need for increased awareness and attention to sickle cell disease, which affects millions of people globally, particularly those of African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South Asian descent. Sickle cell disease is a major public health issue, causing significant morbidity and mortality in affected individuals.
The theme for 2023 World Sickle Disease Day 2023 is 'Building and strengthening Global Sickle Cell Communities, Formalizing New-born Screening and Knowing your Sickle Cell Disease Status', a call to recognise the first step (understanding the genotype in infants and adults) in fighting sickle cell disease.

Jun 18, 2023

Autistic Pride Day

Autistic Pride Day is celebrated on June 18 every year across the world to raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and to move society away from discrimination and stigma associated with the condition. A significant aspect of Autistic Pride Day is that it is run by people with autism. The day aims to spread the message that those with autism are not diseased but different from others.
Autistic Pride Day was first observed by the online community Aspies for Freedom (AFF) in 2005 to give autistic people the opportunity to celebrate their neurodiversity and differences. A number of events are organised to mark the day and autistic people and families share their success stories. Over the years, the day gained popularity and grew into a global event that is extensively celebrated both online and offline. Meetings, days out, picnics, walks and week-long gatherings are held to celebrate Autistic Pride Day.

Jun 17, 2023

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on June 17 each year to promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification. The day offers a chance to recognize that land degradation neutrality is achievable through problem-solving, strong community involvement and co-operation at all levels.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed June 17 as the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought through its resolution A/RES/49/115 which was adopted in December 1994.

Jun 16, 2023

International Day of Family Remittances

The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) is a universally-recognized observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and celebrated every year on June 16. The Day recognizes the contribution of over 200 million migrants to improve the lives of their 800 million family members back home, and to create a future of hope for their children. Half of these flows go to rural areas, where poverty and hunger are concentrated, and where remittances count the most.
The history of International Day of Family Remittances dates back to 2008. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Bank together marked the first-ever International Day of Family Remittances on June 16, 2008, with the aim of highlighting the role of migrant workers and that of their remittances in improving the economy of developing countries. Different financial organisations, policymakers, and other stakeholders, participated in the event, and discussed the positive impact of remittances on the economic development of countries worldwide.
The day received global recognition and support by various organisations and finally on June 16, 2015 the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution and declared June 16 as official International Day of Family Remittances.
According to the United Nations, the theme of International Day of Family Remittances 2023 is 'Digital remittances towards financial inclusion and cost reduction'.

Jun 15, 2023

World Wind Day

World Wind Day or Global Wind Day is a worldwide event which falls on June 15 every year. It is a day for discovering wind energy, its power and the possibilities it holds to reshape our energy systems, decarbonise our economies and boost jobs and growth.
The first Wind Day was organised in 2007 by European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). In 2009, the European Wind Energy Association (Wind Europe) and Global Wind Energy Council collaborated to make Wind Day a global event. The day acknowledges the power of the wind and raises awareness about its potential as a sustainable resource.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed annually on June 15 to raise awareness about the abuse and neglect experienced by older adults. This day aims to promote understanding of the importance of preventing elder abuse and supporting the rights and well-being of older people.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was officially recognised and established by the United Nations General Assembly on June 15, 2011 however, the history of raising awareness about elder abuse predates this specific observance. The origins of WEAAD can be traced back to the International Plan of Action adopted at the First World Assembly on Aging, held in Vienna, Austria, in 1982 and this plan emphasised the need to protect older adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation and called upon governments and societies to address the issue of elder abuse and promote the well-being of older people.
The theme for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023 is 'Closing the Circle: Addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Older Age Policy, Law and Evidence-based Responses'.

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