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DAYS AND EVENTS - June 2021

Jun 2021

Feb 15, 2023

International Childhood Cancer Day

International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is observed on February 15 across the globe. The day was created by the Childhood Cancer International, an umbrella organisation of various child cancer support groups created by parents. The day is dedicated to raising awareness and showing support for children and adolescents suffering from cancer.
Childhood Cancer International was established in 1994. It is the largest patient-support organisation for childhood cancer in the world. The organisation consists of more than 170 different groups, including parent organisations, childhood cancer survivor associations, childhood cancer support groups, and cancer societies. International Childhood Cancer Day was created as an annual event in 2002 by Childhood Cancer International.
The three-year campaign for International Childhood Cancer Day began in 2021 and will conclude in 2023. The theme for the three-year campaign is 'Better Survival'. The campaign is part of the effort to reach the target goal of the WHO Global Childhood Cancer Initiative to achieve at least 60 per cent survival for all children diagnosed with cancer around the world by 2030.

Feb 13, 2023

India to Jointly Organize 12th World Hindi Conference in Fiji

India will organise the 12th World Hindi Conference later this month in Fiji.
As per Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East), Saurabh Kumar, the 12th World Hindi Conference organised by the MEA in cooperation with the Fiji government will be held in Nadi in the South Pacific country from February 15-17.
A 270 member delegation from India will visit Fiji for the event and representatives from 50 countries are expected to participate in it.
Fiji is an archipelago of more than 300 islands in the South Pacific.
The decision to hold the event in Fiji was taken during the World Hindi Conference in Mauritius in 2022.
"The theme for the event is 'Hindi – Traditional Knowledge to Artificial Intelligence'.

Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2023

RBI's 'Financial Literacy Week' started on February 13 and will last till February 17, 2023. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been conducting this every year since 2016 to propagate financial education messages on a particular theme among members of public across the country.
The theme selected for current year (2023) Financial Literacy Week (FLW) is "Good Financial Behaviour – Your Saviour". The theme aligns with the overall strategic objectives of the National Strategy for Financial Education: 2020-2025 which aims at building financial resilience and well-being while creating awareness among members of public. Focus will be on creating awareness about savings, planning and budgeting, and prudent use of digital financial services.
Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills.

Sarojini Naidu's 144th Birth Anniversary

Sarojini Naidu was born in Hyderabad on February 13, 1879.
The Nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu, has been immortalised in history. A prominent political leader, she worked tirelessly to advance the cause of women's empowerment and equality. In recognition of her contributions to women's rights and the Independence movement, Naidu's birthday is celebrated as Women's Day in India. On this day, events and activities are held across the country to honour Sarojini Naidu and to encourage more women to take up leadership roles and make their mark in their communities.
The world recognises Naidu for her literary accomplishments. She has authored poetry on subjects including tragedy, romance and patriotism. Prominent Indian leaders like Gopal Krishna Gokhale were admirers of Sarojini Naidu's poetry.
In 1925, Sarojini Naidu became the first woman to hold the office of President of the Indian National Congress. She also participated in the Salt Satyagraha. The British government imprisoned Naidu for 21 months beginning in 1942 for her involvement in the Quit India Movement.
As a passionate advocate for women's rights, Sarojini Naidu put up a valiant fight. She was one of the leaders of the Women's Indian Association, which was established to promote women's rights and empowerment.

World Radio Day

World Radio Day is celebrated every year on February 13 to mark the important role that radio plays in our lives and in society. The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, and its history can be traced back to the first International Radio Conference in Geneva in 1974. February 13 was chosen as World Radio Day as it was the day of the establishment of the United Nations Radio in 1946.
The radio was invented in 1895 by Italian physicist and inventor Guglielmo Marconi. He is credited with being the first to develop a practical and successful system of wireless communication, which laid the foundation for the widespread use of radio technology.
The theme for the World Radio Day 2023 was 'Radio and Peace' which aimed to focus on the importance of independent radio to foster peace and prevent conflict.

Feb 12, 2023

National Productivity Day

National Productivity Day is observed every year in India on February 12. The objective of the National Productivity Council is to stimulate and promote productivity and quality consciousness across all sectors in the country. The main observance of the day is to encourage all stakeholders in the implementation of productivity tools and techniques with contemporary relevant themes.
The day is celebrated by the National Productivity Council (NPC) to promote productivity culture in India. National Productivity Council (NPC) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Government of India is a premier institution for propagating productivity movement in India. NPC works for providing solutions towards accelerating productivity, enhancing competitiveness, increasing productivity.
The theme for National Productivity Day 2023 was "A chance to set goals".

200th Birth Anniversary of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati

Dayanand Saraswati born on February 12, 1824 was also known as Maharshi Dayanand.
A social reformer, Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj in 1875 and led a reform movement within Hinduism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dayanand Saraswati on the 200th birth anniversary of the social reformer, hailing his contributions towards the fight against social discrimination and untouchability.His views on women were also against the grain of orthodox Hindu thinking at the time. He campaigned for the education of women as well as against 'regressive practices' such as child marriage.
Dayanand Saraswati died under suspicious circumstances in 1883, after his public criticism of the Maharaja of Jodhpur. Some alleged he was poisoned by the Maharaja's cook.

Feb 11, 2023

World Day of the Sick

World Day of the Sick is a Catholic Church awareness day, or observance, on February 11, aimed at praying and sharing, sacrificing one's suffering for the welfare of the church, and urging everyone to see the face of Christ in his or her ailing brother or sister. The day falls on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, and it is an important occasion for individuals in the Catholic health ministry to reflect on caring for those who are sick as well as those who care for them.
In 1992, Pope John Paul II established the day to urge people to pray for individuals who are ill and their caretakers. The pope showed signs of Parkinson's disease in 1991, but it wasn't verified until 2001, therefore, it's notable that he opted to establish the World Day of the Sick barely a year after his diagnosis. In his apostolic letter "Salvifici Doloris", the pope wrote extensively on the subject of suffering and considered that it has always been a redeeming process through Christ.
On February 11, 1993, the first World Day of the Sick was observed.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

On December 22, 2015, the General Assembly decided to establish an annual International Day to recognize the critical role women and girls play in science and technology, through Resolution A/RES/70/212.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on February 11, is implemented by UNESCO and UN-Women, in collaboration institutions and civil society partners that aim to promote women and girls in science. This Day is an opportunity to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. Gender equality is a global priority for UNESCO, and the support of young girls, their education and their full ability to make their ideas heard are levers for development and peace.

Feb 10, 2023

National Deworming Day

Every year, February 10 is observed as National Deworming Day to create awareness about the importance of deworming all preschool and school-age children between the ages of 1-19 years. Led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, deworming is done through the platforms of schools and Anganwadi centres in order "to improve their overall health, nutritional status, access to education and quality of life".
National Deworming Day (NDD) was launched in 2015 and is one of the largest public programmes implemented on a single day reaching crores of children and adolescents via two NDD rounds every year.

World Pulses Day

Every year World Pulses Day is celebrated on February 10 with an aim to spread awareness about the nutritional and environmental benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production. Pulses also known as legumes, are considered as global foods, and are produced in almost every country.
The UN General Assembly recognised the value of pulses in 2013 and adopted the year 2016 as the International Year of Pulses (IYP). The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the UN increased public awareness of the nourishing and environmental benefits of pulses.
As the International Year of Pulses concluded, Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa, proposed the observance of World Pulses Day. Finally, in 2019, the UN General Assembly dedicated February 10 as World Pulses Day.
The Steering Committee selected 'Pulses for a Sustainable Future' as the theme for World Pulses Day 2023 celebration.

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