International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
The United Nations observes the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members on March 25 every year. This is a day to mobilize action, demand justice and strengthen our resolve to protect UN staff and peacekeepers, as well as our colleagues in the non-governmental community and the press.
The International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members is marked each year on the anniversary of the abduction of Alec Collett, a former journalist who was working for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) when he was abducted by armed gunman in 1985. His body was finally found in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley in 2009.
Earth Hour 2023
Earth Hour is an annual event that takes place on the last Saturday of March. This year (2023), it was observed on March 25 at 8.30 pm local time, individuals, communities, and businesses around the world are being encouraged to turn off their lights for one hour and engage in activities that benefit the environment.
Earth Hour is an annual event organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), which encourages individuals, businesses, and governments to turn off non-essential lights for one hour as a symbol of their commitment to the planet. The event was first introduced in Sydney, Australia, in 2007 by WWF and its partners as a symbolic lights-out event to raise awareness about climate change.
International Day of the Unborn Child
International Day of the Unborn Child is observed on March 25.
The International Day of the Unborn Child is an annual commemoration of unborn fetuses, observed as a day of opposition to abortion, on March 25. It was established by Pope John Paul II to coincide with the Feast of the Annunciation.
This day was instituted in Argentina by Pope John Paul II to coincide with the Feast of the Annunciation. John Paul II viewed the day as a positive alternative in favour of life and the propagation of a culture of life to assure respect for human dignity in all situations. El Salvador was the first nation to recognise the 1993 establishment of the Day of the Right to Be Born.
Mar 24, 2023
World Tuberculosis Day
World Tuberculosis Day is observed on March 24 every year. The significance of World Tuberculosis Day is to educate the world about the impact of tuberculosis.
World Tuberculosis Day is observed to reflect on the progress made in the fight against the disease and to refocus on the commitment to eradicate the epidemic.
On March 24 1882, Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. The discovery was the most critical step taken towards the control and elimination of tuberculosis. Officially, the first World Tuberculosis Day was first celebrated in 1982 on the 100th anniversary of Dr. Koch's announcement.
The theme for 2023 World Tuberculosis Day was "Yes! We can end TB!". The objective behind the theme is to inspire hope and encourage high-level leadership, faster adoption of new World Health Organisation recommendations, growth in investments, accelerated actions, adoption of innovations, and multisectoral collaboration to tackle tuberculosis.
Mar 23, 2023
World Meteorological Day
World Meteorological Day is observed every year on March 23 to commemorate the formal establishment of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in 1950. The day highlights the essential role that 'National Meteorological and Hydrological Services' (NMHS) play in the safety and wellbeing of the society.
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), an organization of the United Nations, was created on March 23, 1950 to replace the International Meteorological Organization. It began operations in 1951 to coordinate member nation in the fields of meteorology, operational hydrology, and Earth sciences for the security of their population. The first World Meteorological Day was held on March 23, 1961.
World Meteorological Day has a different theme each year and the theme for 2023 was 'The Future of Weather, Climate and Water across Generations.'
Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas
Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas is observed on several dates in India to remember the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country. March 23 is celebrated as Martyrs' Day to commemorate the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Shivram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar who were hanged to death by the Britishers.
Although this day is not a recognised holiday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann declared it as the gazetted holiday in the state.
Martyrs' Day is recognised nationally on January 30 to mark the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948, by Nathuram Godse.
Mar 22, 2023
Bihar Diwas
Bihar Diwas is an annual commemoration on March 22, which marks the day in 1912 when the British partitioned the state of Bihar from the Bengal presidency. It is a public holiday across the state.
The official celebration of this day, including various events and programs, began in 2011 and has continued ever since.
Prior to its formation, the region was part of the larger Bengal Province that included present-day West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Odisha and Bangladesh.
Each year, Bihar Diwas is celebrated with a distinct theme. The theme of Bihar Diwas or Bihar Day 2023 was "Yuva Shakti Bihar Ki Pragati," which translates to "Progress of Bihar through Youth Power."
World Water Day
World Water Day is observed on March 22 every year. According to the United Nations website, the idea behind celebrating the day is to "support the achievement of sustainable development goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030."
The main objective of the day is to aware and inspire people to sustainably manage the freshwater resources and learn more about water-related issues like water pollution, water scarcity, inadequate water, and lack of sanitation, and take appropriate steps to make a difference.
The resolution to observe World Water Day was first adopted by the UN General Assembly on December 22, 1992, after which March 22 was declared as World Water Day and is celebrated around the world since then. The first World Water Day was observed in the year 1993.
The theme for World Water Day 2023 was 'Accelerating the change to solve the water and sanitation crisis'.
Mar 21, 2023
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed on March 21 every year.
On October 26, 1966, the UN General Assembly passed Resolution 2142 (XXI) designating March 21st as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day was chosen because, in 1960, 69 peaceful protesters were killed by police in Sharpeville, South Africa, while demonstrating against the apartheid "pass laws". By establishing this day of commemoration, the General Assembly urged the global community to intensify its efforts to eradicate all types of racial discrimination, especially as it pertains to the struggle against apartheid in South Africa.
The 2023 theme of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination focused on the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
World Poetry Day
March 21 is celebrated as World Poetry Day. The day is an occasion to celebrate poetry and its importance in life.
The origin of world poetry day can be traced to Paris. In 1999 the members of the United Nations first thought of honouring the role of poetry in life. World Poetry Day was first observed in October, this was before the United Nations had set a specific date for this day.
In an attempt to celebrate a diverse form of poetry with unity, and celebrate its meaning to individuals, and various forms of poetry in various languages, March 21 was officially declared World Poetry Day.
The theme for World Poetry Day 2023 was 'Always be a poet, even in prose.'
World Forestry Day
International Forest Day is celebrated every year on March 21 with an aim to raise awareness about the values, significance, and contributions of the forests in maintaining the balance between ecosystems on the earth.
In 1971, the 16th session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) voted to constitute "World Forestry Day" and later, the Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) held World Forest Days for six years from 2007 to 2012.
Finally, on November 28, 2012, The United Nations General Assembly designated March 21 to be celebrated as the International Day of Forests (IDF). The UN declaration encouraged governments to organise and carry out activities and afforestation campaigns at all levels.
"Forests and health" was the theme for International Forest Day 2023.
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