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DAYS AND EVENTS - June 2021

Jun 2021

Feb 07, 2023

Safer Internet Day

Every year, February 7 is observed as Safer Internet Day. The Internet has made our lives easier as it helps us to interact with the rest of the world virtually. In this 21st century, life without an internet connection is a nightmare.
The World Wide Web was first introduced in the year 1990 by computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee. Global communication through the internet linked thousands of individuals together. Safer Internet Day was an initiative led by the EU SafeBorders project in 2004.
Later in the year 2009, Safer Internet Day was introduced to strengthen bonds with countries.
The theme for Safer Internet Day 2023 was 'Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online'.

Feb 06, 2023

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed on February 6. Female genital mutilation (FGM) involves altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognised internationally as a violation of human rights and the integrity of girls and women.
The UN General Assembly designated February 6 as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation in 2012. The primary objective behind observing this day is to amplify and direct efforts on the elimination of this cruel practice.
The theme for International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2023 was - Partnership with Men and Boys to transform Social and gender Norms to End FGM.

Feb 04, 2023

World Cancer Day

February 4 marks the annual observance of World Cancer Day, an international event aimed at promoting awareness and encouraging efforts for prevention as well as treatment of the disease — a leading cause of deaths globally.
World Cancer Day 2023 was the 23rd reiteration of the initiative started in 2000 by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), a non-profit advocating for integration of cancer into the world health agenda since 1933.
World Cancer Day was established on 4 February 2000 at the World Cancer Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium, which was held in Paris.
The theme for World Cancer Day 2023 was "close the care gap".

Feb 02, 2023

World Wetlands Day

World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually on February 2 with the aim to create awareness of the vital role wetlands play for people and the planet. The proposal for the convention on wetlands was first made on February 2, 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar.
The awareness of World Wetlands Day started off in 1997. However, it was on August 30, 2021, that the United Nations General Assembly approved resolution 75/317 for World Wetlands Day to be celebrated on February 2.
The theme for World Wetlands Day 2023 was 'It's Time for Wetlands Restoration,' which focuses on the urgent need to prioritise wetland restoration.

Feb 01, 2023

UK Named Country Partner for BioAsia 2023

For the 20th edition of the largest event in the biotechnological industry of Asia, global business firm BioAsia picked the United Kingdom (UK) as its country partner. Eager to expand its relations with the Indian life-sciences industry, UK is home to over 6,330 businesses that employ over 2,68,000 people in the industry that generated £88.9 billion (`8.8 lakh crore) revenue in 2020.
With the theme of - 'Advancing for ONE: Shaping the next generation of humanized healthcare', BioAsia 2023 is all set to be held from February 24 to 26 in Hyderabad. Over the course of three days, prominent industry leaders, distinguished scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs will come together to discuss 'humanized' healthcare.

Indian Coast Guard Day

Every year, India celebrates the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Day on February 1. The ICG Day is observed to honour and pay tribute to the Indian Coast Guard Force who play a critical role in protecting the Indian Coasts and enforcing regulations in the maritime zones of India.
This year (2023), India observed its 47th Raising Day on February 1, 2023. Indian Coast Guard is the 4th largest Coast Guard in the world with approximately 158 ships and 70 aircraft in its inventory.
The interim Indian Coast Guard was originally established on February 1, 1977, to prevent the sea-borne smuggling of goods that hampered India's domestic economy.
On August 18, 1978, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Day was officially established by the Parliament to be celebrated on February 1.

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