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DAYS AND EVENTS - June 2021

Jun 2021

Jun 14, 2023

World Blood Donor Day

Every year countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) on June 14. The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood.
In 2004 World Blood Donor Day was first distinguished by the WHO. In the 58th World Health Assembly, 2005 it was declared as an annual global event to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation.
WBDD also coincides with the birth anniversary of Karl Landsteiner, who was a Nobel Prize winner for his discovery of the ABO blood group system.
The theme of the World Blood Donor Day 2023 is 'Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often'.

Mumbai Observes No Honking Day

Mumbai, which is known for its bustling streets, vibrant culture, and stunning beaches, is also infamous for its traffic jams and noise pollution created by motorists.
To curb the noise pollution in the city, the Mumbai traffic police observed 'No Honking Day' on June 14.
As per the Mumbai traffic police, unnecessary honking causes noise pollution in the environment and also adversely affects human health.
The Mumbai Traffic Police urge the motorists to positively respond to 'No Honking Day' by not using the horns of their vehicles. Motorists are advised to ensure that the horns of their vehicles are as per the guidelines laid down in Rule No. 119 of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules of 1989.

Jun 13, 2023

International Albinism Awareness Day

International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) is celebrated annually on June 13. The holiday is organized by the United Nations to battle discrimination against those diagnosed with albinism and to create a society that is aware. This event is also an opportunity to celebrate the human rights of persons with albinism worldwide.
Albinism was a serious problem in Tanzania during the mid-2000s. The country is believed to be having the highest percentage of albinos living. Hundreds of them have been brutally murdered and mutilated in the African country in the past decades. Local superstitions claim their body parts can bring luck and prosperity. Another widespread rumor is that albinos are evil spirits. The Tanzania Albinism Society (TAS) and other NGOs campaigned for the human rights of albinos. On May 4, 2006 they celebrated the first Albino Day. 2009 onwards, it came to be known as National Albino Day.
In 2013, the UNHRC adopted a resolution called "Attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism." This UN resolution appealed for the prevention of attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism since it is still profoundly misunderstood, socially and medically. The physical appearance of persons with albinism is often the object of erroneous beliefs and myths influenced by superstition, which foster their marginalization and social exclusion and leads to various forms of stigma and discrimination.
Eventually, On December 18, 2014, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution proclaiming 13 June as International Albinism Awareness Day, with effect from 2015. In response to the call from civil society organizations, the UNGA also created the mandate of Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism on March 26, 2015.
The theme for International Albinism Awareness Day 2023 is 'Inclusion is strength'.

Jun 12, 2023

World Day Against Child Labour

World Day Against Child Labour is observed on June 12 every year by all member countries of the United Nations. Its primary purpose is to increase awareness about the urgency of eradicating child labour. The International Labour Organization (ILO) established this observance in 2002, and it has been recognised as a global day since then.
It was spurred by ratifications of ILO Convention No. 138 on the minimum age for employment and ILO Convention No. 182 on the worst forms of child labour.
ILO observed the first World Day Against Child Labour, on June 12, 2002, at its headquarters in Geneva.
The 2023 theme for World Day Against Child Labour is 'Social Justice for All. End Child Labour!'. It emphasizes the link between social justice and child labour.

Jun 09, 2023

World Accreditation Day

World Accreditation Day is an annual global observance held on June 9. It aims at recognising and promoting the role of accreditation across various sectors. This day aims to raise awareness about the value and benefits of accreditation in ensuring competence, reliability, and credibility in industries such as healthcare, laboratories, certification bodies, and conformity assessment services.
World Accreditation Day came into existence in 2007 as a result of a joint effort between the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). The initial commemoration occurred in 2008 and cantered around the theme "Accreditation: Delivering Trust in the Global Market." Throughout the years, World Accreditation Day has continuously delved into various aspects of accreditation, shedding light on its importance in domains like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the improvement of food quality.
The theme for WAD 2023 is 'Accreditation: Supporting the Future of Global Trade'.

International Archives Day

International Archives Day is an annual celebration held on June 9.
During the 2004 International Congress in Vienna, 2000 attending participants adopted a resolution requesting that the United Nations (UN) designates a specific day to mark the importance and value of archives.
In 2005, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared October 27 as the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage (WDAH) during the 33rd session of the UNESCO General Conference held in Paris, France.
Subsequently, it was decided at the 2007 International Council on Archives (ICA) Annual General Meeting that June 9 would be celebrated as International Archives Day. The date, June 9, was chosen to commemorate the date ICA was created under the auspices of UNESCO in 1948.
One year later the first International Archives Day was celebrated, coinciding with the 60th Anniversary of ICA.

Jun 08, 2023

World Oceans Day

World Oceans Day is celebrated every year on 8 June to create awareness among people regarding the significance of oceans, and the importance of preserving and conserving oceanic resources.
World Oceans Day is recognised with the aim to reduce the reckless exploitation of oceans and develop sustainable measures to protect them. Several measures like demolishing the use of plastics, developing strong environmental policies, and implementing rules and regulations to support sustainable seafood choices are some of the effective ways to protect precious natural resources like oceans.
The concept was originally proposed in 1992 by Canada's International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) and the Ocean Institute of Canada (OIC) at the Earth Summit – UN Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Ocean Project started global coordination of World Ocean Day starting in 2002. World Oceans Day was officially recognised by the United Nations in 2008.
Every year, the World Oceans Day is celebrated under a specific theme. The theme for World Oceans Day 2023 is 'Planet Ocean: The Tides are Changing'.

World Brain Tumour Day

Every year on June 8, World Brain Tumour Day is observed globally to enhance understanding and raise awareness about brain tumours. As the fourth most serious and widespread disease worldwide, brain cancer is anticipated to surpass skin cancer and become the second most prevalent form of cancer by 2030.
The history of World Brain Tumour Day dates back to the early 2000s when the German Brain Tumour Association (Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe e.V.) initiated a campaign to raise awareness about brain tumours. In 2000, the association declared May 8 as German Brain Tumour Day, aiming to inform the public about the challenges faced by patients and their families.
Over time, the observance gained international recognition, and efforts were made to establish a global day dedicated to brain tumour awareness. In 2010, the International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA), an organization that brings together brain tumour advocacy groups from around the world, designated June 8 as World Brain Tumour Day.
The theme for 2023 World Brain Tumour Day is "Protect yourself – keep away from stress". The theme emphasises the importance of developing stress management techniques to prevent brain tumours.

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