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DAYS AND EVENTS - August 2021

Aug 2021

Jun 06, 2022

Russian Language Day

The UN Russian Language Day is observed annually on 6th June. It is one of the six official languages used by the United Nations throughout the Organization. The day was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2010. June 6, the birthday of the great Russian poet A.S. Pushkin, as part of the program to support and develop multilingualism and cultural diversity, the UN celebrates the Day of the Russian Language.
One of the goals of this program is to maintain the equality of all six official languages of the UN: English, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Russian and French. The decision to hold language days was taken by the Department of Public Information (now the Department of Global Communications) on the eve of International Mother Language Day , celebrated annually on February 21 at the initiative of UNESCO.

Jun 05, 2022

World Environment Day

World Environment Day is observed every year on 5 June and is celebrated by more than 100 countries. The environment is a major issue, which not only affects the well-being of the people but also hampers economic development throughout the world. The theme of World Environment Day 2022 is "Only One Earth". World Environment Day 2022 is hosted by Sweden.

Jun 04, 2022

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

Every year on 4th June, the United Nations (UN) International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed to raise awareness about the children who have suffered a lot throughout the world and are victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. On this day UN affirms the commitment to protect the rights of children.
The day was decided upon in August 1982 at a special assembly of the United Nations (UN), when member states recognised the significance of the impact of armed conflict on children and the need for action to be taken and awareness to be raised. The assembly adopted the 51/77 Resolution on the rights of the Child, which was created out of already ongoing efforts to protect the rights of children in conflict. The impact of the war in Lebanon was the inspiration for this day.

Jun 03, 2022

World Bicycle Day

The day highlights the attention towards the benefits of using the bicycle which is a simple, affordable, clean, and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation. It is celebrated on 3rd June. The day celebrates the uniqueness, durability, and versatility of the bicycle and promotes it as a simple, sustainable means of transportation.
The United Nations General Assembly declared 3 June as World Bicycle Day acknowledging the individuality, durability, and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for 2 centuries. The day will encourage the stakeholders to understand emphasize and advance the use of the bicycle in fostering sustainable development, strengthen education for children and young people, promotes health, prevent diseases, facilitate social inclusion and culture of peace, etc.

Jun 02, 2022

PM Announces 'Yoga for Humanity' the Theme of Eighth International Day of Yoga

'Yoga for Humanity' was chosen as the theme of the eighth International Day of Yoga to be organised in India and across the globe on June 21. The theme was selected after much deliberation and consultation and it appropriately portrays how yoga served humanity in alleviating suffering during the peak of the pandemic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the theme in his "Maan Ki Baat' broadcast.
The main event of International Day of Yoga this year will be held in Mysuru, Karnataka. Focusing on the theme of 'Yoga for Humanity', special programmes have been designed this year for specially-abled people, the transgender population, women and children. Human values that are an integral part of yoga education in schools are also in focus.

Telangana Formation Day

Telangana has a glorious history of at least two thousand five hundred years or more. Every year Telangana State celebrates the formation day on 2nd June with grandeur and conducts various events, cultural activities etc. The struggle of Telangana to generate a new state began in the early 1950s.
The state of Telangana was officially formed on 2 June 2014. The day marks significance in the state's history for the sustained Telangana movement through the years.

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