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DAYS AND EVENTS - June 2021

Jun 2021

May 16, 2023

International Day of Light

The International Day of Light is a global observance that occurs annually on May 16. It was established by UNESCO to celebrate the significance of light in various aspects of our lives, including science, culture, and sustainable development.
This special day was established to commemorate the anniversary of a ground-breaking achievement in the field of science, the successful operation of the laser on May 16, 1960, by physicist and engineer Theodore Maiman.
International Day of Light was first introduced by the European Physical Society in 2015. The main agenda to introduce this day was to celebrate the crucial role of light-based technologies in our daily lives. Several organizations supported this proposal.
UNESCO took up the proposal and understood the importance of this day. It officially declared May 16 as the International Day of Light in 2017. This day was celebrated for the first time on May 16, 2018.
This day is a call to strengthen scientific cooperation and harness its potential to foster peace and sustainable development.

International Day of Living Together in Peace

The International Day of Living Together in Peace is celebrated annually on May 16 to encourage peace, tolerance, inclusivity, understanding, and solidarity among individuals and communities globally. Its goal is to emphasize the significance of cultivating peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and harmony among people of different backgrounds. The International Day of Living Together in Peace is an opportunity for people from all over the world to come together and celebrate peace.
In the aftermath of World War II, the United Nations recognised the importance of preventing future wars and addressing global inequality. To promote peace and equality, the UN initiated efforts like the International Year for the Culture of Peace in 2000 and the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for Children of the World from 2001 to 2010. The adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace in 1999 further highlighted the need for long-lasting peace and non-violence.
In 2017, the UN General Assembly reaffirmed its commitment by designating May 16 as the International Day of Living Together in Peace. This day aims to foster inclusion, tolerance, solidarity, and peace among diverse communities worldwide.

National Dengue Day

National Dengue Day is observed on May 16 every year to raise awareness about the mosquito-borne disease. Dengue cases usually surge in India during and after the monsoon season. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare organises different events to observe National Dengue Day at several levels across the country.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare officially announced the annual observance of National Dengue Day on May 16 with an aim to educate more people about dengue and encourage them to follow preventive measures to stop its spread.

May 15, 2023

International Day of Families

Every year on May 15, the International Day of Families is held to promote family well-being throughout the world, and to increase awareness of the value of families as the cornerstone of society. This day offers a chance to consider the obligations that families have in society, to draw attention to the social, economic, and demographic changes that have an impact on families, and to support family friendly activities.
The International Day of Families was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993 to raise awareness of family-related issues and to advance understanding of the social, economic, and demographic factors impacting families. Every year, there is a different theme for the International Day of Families which is observed through a variety of programmes, events, and activities.
The theme of International Day of Families 2023 was 'Families And Demographic Change'.

May 14, 2023

Mother's Day

Mother's Day, holiday in honour of mothers that is celebrated in countries throughout the world. In its modern form the holiday originated in the United States, where it is observed on the second Sunday in May. Many other countries also celebrate the holiday on this date, while some mark the observance at other times of the year. During the Middle Ages the custom developed of allowing those who had moved away to visit their home parishes and their mothers on Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent. This became Mothering Sunday in Britain, where it continued into modern times, although it has largely been replaced by Mother's Day.
Mother's Day is a special day that honours and celebrates mothers worldwide. The day holds a significant place in our hearts because it gives us a chance to express our gratitude, love, and appreciation for our mothers.
Mother's Day is marked on varying dates across the globe. As per convention, in numerous nations like the United States, India and others it is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. In the year 2023, it was celebrate on May 14.
The origins of Mother's Day date back to ancient Greece, where the festival of Rhea, the mother of the gods, was celebrated in mid-March. Christian traditions later adopted the celebration as a way to honour Mary, the mother of Jesus, and renamed it Mothering Sunday. In the United States, Mother's Day was first celebrated in 1908 by Anna Jarvis, who wanted a day to commemorate her mother, who had died. Though it was originally celebrated on the second Sunday of May, International Mother's Day is now a universal celebration across all countries.

May 13, 2023

World Migratory Bird Day

World Migratory Bird Day is a global event held twice a year on the second Saturday of May and October. It brings together bird enthusiasts to promote the conservation of migratory birds and raise awareness about their significance. In 2023, the focus is on water and its importance for these birds. May 13, marked the celebration of World Migratory Bird Day. World Migratory Bird Day 2023 was officially held on 13 May 13 and will again be held on October 14.
In 1993, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology began celebrations of the International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD). Thereafter, the first World Migratory Bird Day was launched by AEWA and CMS in April 2006, at the famous wildlife reserve called 'Ol Ari Nyiro, owned by Ms. Kuki Gallmann in Laikipia, Kenya.
According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) website, the World Migratory Bird Day 2023 focuses on 'Water and its importance for migratory birds'.

May 12, 2023

International Day of Plant Health

The United Nations designated May 12 as the International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) to raise global awareness on how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect biodiversity and the environment, and boost economic development.
International Day of Plant Health was established in 2022 by the United Nations. The idea was promoted by Zambia and then adopted unanimously by the UN General Assembly. Bolivia, Finland, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Tanzania were co-signatories to the resolution. The day is deemed a "key legacy of the International Year of Plant Health."
The theme of International Day of Plant Health 2023 was "Plant Health for Environmental Protection," as mentioned on the IPPC website. The IPPC is a 1951 multilateral treaty overseen by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) which formulates action plans to prevent and control the introduction and spread of pests of plants and plant products.

International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is celebrated every year on May 12 in remembrance of Florence Nightingale. The founder of modern nursing was born on this day. It honours the hard work and dedication of nurses around the world who contribute to improving the health and well-being of their patients tirelessly.
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has celebrated this day since 1965. In 1953 Dorothy Sutherland, an official with the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, proposed that President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaim a "Nurses' Day"; but he did not approve it.
In January 1974, 12 May was chosen to celebrate the day as it is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
The theme for 2023 International Nurses Day was 'Our Nurses, Our Future'.

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