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DAYS AND EVENTS - June 2021

Jun 2021

Nov 19, 2022

International Men's Day

November 19 every year is celebrated around the world as International Men's Day to acknowledge the contributions of men to their families, communities and society. Since 1960s, there were calls to establish International Men's Day. The intention was not to compete against International Women's Day which was conceived in 1910, but for the purpose of highlighting men's experiences and ending gender stereotyping and discrimination.
International Men's Day didn't gain popularity abroad until Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, a Professor of History at the University of the West Indies established IMD in 1999. He chose November 19 as IMD to commemorate the birth anniversary of his father. He urged people to take advantage of this day by bringing up issues concerning boys and men.
The theme for International Men's Day 2022 was "Helping Men and Boys".

Nov 18, 2022

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: 18-24 November

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) runs from 18 to 24 November every year. It's an international initiative to increase awareness of the growing problem of resistance to antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines. The purpose of the week is to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance, encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policymakers to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections.
The World Health Organisation launched "World Antibiotic Awareness Week" in 2015 to raise global awareness and promote action to halt the emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The campaign was rebranded as "World Antimicrobial Awareness Week" in 2020. The World Health Organization (WHO) projects a sense of urgency around the global issue of antibiotic resistance — and with good reason. If you develop an illness or an infection that can't be treated in the traditional way with antibiotics, you can die.
The theme for World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2022 is "Preventing Antimicrobial Resistance Together."

Fifth Naturopathy Day

National Naturopathy Day is observed in India every year on November 18, to promote positive mental and physical health through drug-free therapy. National Naturopathy Day was established on November 18, 2018 by the Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy), Government of India. On November 18, 1945, Mahatma Gandhi became the Chairman of the All India Nature Cure Foundation Trust and signed the agreement aimed at making the benefits of Nature Cure available to all classes of people, therefore, this day was chosen to be observed as National Naturopathy Day.
The theme for 2022 National Naturopathy Day was "Naturopathy: an Integrative medicine".

Nov 17, 2022

International Students' Day

International Students' Day is observed, on November 17 every year, to emphasise the value of education for all students. A day set aside to honour the accomplishments and contributions of students all over the world. This day was picked to represent the ability of international students to remove obstacles and forge bonds across cultural divides.
Because of the anniversary of the Nazi raid on a Prague university in 1939, November 17 was declared International Students Day. More than 1,000 students were detained by the Nazis, who shut down the university and executed and tortured many of them. The purpose of the day is to remember these students and to spread awareness of the difficulties faced by international students.

National Epilepsy Day

Each year, on November 17, National Epilepsy Day is marked in India to raise awareness of the condition. A persistent brain illness called epilepsy is marked by periodic "fits" or "seizures." Sudden, uncontrolled electric currents in the neurons are what lead to seizures. Every age group has different issues and worries, and the condition can impact anyone at any time.
The Epilepsy Foundation of India created National Epilepsy Day as a national campaign to lower the presence of epilepsy in India. Dr. Nirmal Surya founded the Epilepsy Foundation of India in Mumbai, Maharashtra, in 2009. The mission of the non-profit Epilepsy Foundation of India is to improve the quality of life for persons who experience seizures and to alter societal perceptions of epilepsy.

National Newborn Week 2022: 15 to 21 November

In India, National Newborn Week is celebrated every year from 15 to 21 November. This week aims to reinforce the importance of neonatal health as a priority area of the health sector and reduce infant mortality by improving health care conditions for infants in the neonatal period. The main purpose of celebrating this week is to raise awareness about the care of newborn babies.
The theme for National Newborn Week 2022 is 'Safety, Quality and Nurturing Care – Every Newborn's Birth Right'. This year's (2022) theme for NNW was chosen to ensure reaching every newborn with quality and developmentally supportive health care services rendering safety and dignity at all service delivery platforms – Health Facilities, Community Outreach Sessions, and Homes etc.

Nov 16, 2022

International Day for Tolerance

Every year on November 16, is marked International Day for Tolerance. As the name suggests, the UN promotes tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and people. The day aims at creating public awareness of the dangers of intolerance. The primary goal of establishing this day is to instil in students of educational institutions and the general public the notion that tolerance is a crucial component of society.
The UN proclaimed 1995 to be the Year of Tolerance and on November 16 of the same year, UNESCO adopted the Declaration of Principles on Tolerance. The UN made the decision to establish International Tolerance Day in 1995 as a way to honour Mahatma Gandhi's 125th birthday that year.

National Press Day

National Press Day is observed on November 16 every year to acknowledge and honour the Press Council of India, a statutory and quasi-judicial establishment. The day marks the presence of an independent and responsible press in India.
The media is known as the fourth pillar of democracy. It is said that journalists are a mirror of society, which brings out the truth even in adverse circumstances. This day symbolises freedom of the press and its responsibilities towards society. The Press Council of India started functioning on this day.
The First Press Commission 1956 envisioned a committee to protect the ethics of journalism and freedom of the press in India. It led to the formation of a Press Council of India in 1966.
The Press Council of India monitors all journalistic activities to keep credibility intact. The Press Council of India plays an important role in maintaining a healthy democracy in the country. It also ensures that the press in India is not affected by any external matter.

Nov 15, 2022

PV Sindhu Launched Fit India School Week Mascots 'Toofan & Toofani'

Indian Badminton player PV Sindhu has launched the mascots for Fit India Movement's Fit India School Week initiative 2022.
The mascots are "Toofan and Toofani". Objective – To celebrate fitness and sports in various forms and reaffirm its importance amongst the school fraternity.
The Fit India Movement, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the year 2019, launched its annual 'Fit India School Week' program in December 2019.
The 4^th edition of Fit India School Week will start on 15 November, 2022.

Jharkhand Foundation Day

The state of Jharkhand commemorates its foundation every year on November 15. Jharkhand Foundation Day is a mark of the establishment of the 28^th state of India.
Before the Bihar Reorganization Act, 2000, the state was a part of Bihar. It now has the forests of Chhotanagpur plateau and Santhal Pargana making up the state.
The day also has a special significance in Indian history as this day also coincides with the birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda, also called Bhagwan Birsa.
Known as the 'land of forests', Jharkhand has an abundance of mineral resources as nature's gift to it. The 29% of forests and woodlands cover, makes it the highest forest occupancy amongst all states in India.

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