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DAYS AND EVENTS - April 2023

Apr 2023

Apr 25, 2025

World Penguin Day

World Penguin Day is celebrated every year on April 25. It is a day set aside to spread knowledge about these amazing birds, their habitats, and the conservation measures required to keep them safe. This day is important because it marks the start of the Adelie penguins' northern migration. Adelie penguins are one of the 17–20 species of penguins recognised globally.
This day was established at McMurdo Station, an American research facility located on Ross Island.

World Malaria Day

World Malaria Day observed every year on April 25 aims to raise awareness about one of the deadliest yet preventable diseases.
The day was established in 2007 by the WHO during the 60th session of the World Health Assembly. This day came from "Africa Malaria Day," which had been observed since 2001 as part of a campaign to control malaria in African nations.
The theme of World Malaria Day 2025 is 'Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite'.

Apr 24, 2025

National Panchayati Raj Day

National Panchayati Raj Day is the national day of the Panchayati Raj System in India. It is celebrated annually by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on April 24.
The Constitution of the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 that came into force with effect on April 24, 1993, has vested constitutional status on Panchayati Raj Institutions. This marked the moment in the history of decentralisation of political power to the grassroots level. As a result, it was determined to delegate democracy's authority. For this reason, a panel headed by Balwantrai Mehta was established in 1957 to meet the demand. And for the first moment in decades, Panchayati Raj was established in India.

World Day for Animals in Laboratories

World Day for Animals in Laboratories is observed every year on April 24 to raise awareness about the suffering of animals used in scientific testing and research.
This global day was first introduced in 1979 by the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS), a UK-based animal welfare organisation. It is now recognized by many countries and animal rights groups as a symbol of compassion and a call for change in the way scientific experiments are conducted. The date, April 24, was chosen in honor of Lord Hugh Dowding, a strong advocate for animal rights who campaigned against animal experiments.

Apr 23, 2025

World Table Tennis Day

World Table Tennis Day is celebrated on April 23, honouring Ivor Montagu, organiser of the first World Table Tennis Championships in 1926 and the founder and first president of International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).
It was first celebrated in 2015.

English Language Day

English Language Day is observed annually on April 23.
English Language Day is the result of a 2010 initiative by the Department of Global Communications. It established language days for each of the Organisation's six official languages.
Under the initiative, the duty stations of the UN celebrate six separate days, and each day is dedicated to one of the Organisation's six official languages, Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish, across the world.

Apr 22, 2025

Earth Day

Each year on April 22, the world unites to observe Earth Day, a movement that focuses on environmental conservation and sustainability awareness. As the climate crisis intensifies, Earth Day 2025 becomes even more critical with a strong and collective call to action.
For the first time, the world celebrated Earth Day on April 22, 1970. The credit for starting the celebration of Earth Day goes to American politician and environmental activist Senator Gerald Nelson.
The theme for World Earth Day 2025 is 'Our Power, our Planet.'

Apr 21, 2025

World Creativity and Innovation Day

World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID) is celebrated annually on April 21 to highlight the pivotal role of creativity and innovation in problem-solving and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The inception of WCID traces back to May 25, 2001, when Marci Segal, a creativity expert from Canada, established the day in Toronto.
Recognising the significance of creativity in human development, the United Nations General Assembly officially designated April 21 as World Creativity and Innovation Day in 2017 through Resolution 71/284.

National Civil Service Day

National Civil Services Day is celebrated every year in India on April 21 to appreciate the efforts and hard work of civil servants who contribute immensely to the country's smooth functioning.
The roots of this day go back to April 21, 1947, when Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India's first Home Minister, addressed the first batch of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers at Metcalfe House, New Delhi. In his iconic speech, he referred to them as the "steel frame of India," underlining their crucial role in maintaining order, unity, and governance in a newly independent nation.
Since 2006 April 21 has been celebrated as National Civil Service Day.

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