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DAYS AND EVENTS - July 2023

Jul 2023

Nov 14, 2024

World Usability Day (2nd Thursday in November)

The World Usability Day, which is celebrated on the second Thursday of November every year, asserts the importance of Usability values in different sectors of human endeavour. Being observed on the 14th of November this year (2024), the World Usability Day 2024 promotes the values of Virtual Healthcare, Electronic health records, and other health-related Technologies this year.
In November 2005, the User Experience Professional Association created World Usability Day. When the Association was founded in 1991, it had 50 members at first. By promoting User Experience Concepts, holding international conferences, publishing a journal called "Journal of Usability Studies (JUS)," publishing User Experience Magazine, and having 59 local chapters in 30 countries, the Association expanded to serve a global community of over 2400 professionals.
The theme for World Usability Day 2024 is 'Designing for a Better World.'

Children's Day

In India, Children's Day is observed on November 14 to honour Nehru's commitment to children's well-being. The day serves as a reminder of the need to ensure a safe, healthy childhood, focusing on education, nutrition, and a protective environment. It emphasises the importance of nurturing children, who are the future leaders of the world.
The day also marks the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the nation's first Prime Minister, who was fondly called "Chacha Nehru" for his deep affection for children.

World Diabetes Day

Every year on November 14, the World Diabetes Day (WDD) is observed to increase the awareness of diabetes, a chronic condition that affects millions of people around the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) organise the event, which focuses on diabetes prevention, health risks, and managing and living well with the disease.
The IDF and WHO established World Diabetes Day in 1991 in response to growing global concerns about diabetes as a major health concern. By adopting Resolution 61/225 in 2006, the UN formally recognised WDD and identified diabetes as a global health concern. The date, November 14, was selected because it is the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin with Charles Best in 1921. This finding transformed diabetes from a deadly illness to one that can now be controlled.
The theme for World Diabetes Day 2024 'Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps,' highlights the commitment to reducing the risk of diabetes and making sure that everyone with the disease has access to equitable, thorough, reasonably priced, and high-quality care.

Nov 13, 2024

World Kindness Day

World Kindness Day, observed on November 13 each year, is a global observance dedicated to promoting and celebrating acts of kindness. This day serves as a reminder of the positive impact that kindness can have on individuals, communities, and the world at large. It encourages people to perform intentional acts of kindness and foster a culture of compassion and generosity.
World Kindness Day was introduced by the World Kindness Movement, a global coalition of kindness organisations, in 1998. It was established to encourage individuals and communities to prioritise kindness and goodwill as fundamental values.

Nov 12, 2024

World Pneumonia Day

World Pneumonia Day, observed on November 12 each year, is dedicated to raising awareness about pneumonia, a life-threatening but preventable and treatable respiratory illness. The day emphasises the impact of pneumonia, especially among children under five and the elderly, who are most vulnerable.
World Pneumonia Day was established in 2009 by the Global Coalition against Child Pneumonia, a collective of public health organisations determined to address the lack of awareness about pneumonia's severity and the fact that it claims the lives of over 800,000 children each year.
The theme for World Pneumonia Day in 2024 is "Every Breath Counts: Stop Pneumonia in Its Track." This theme emphasises the critical importance of each breath and highlights the urgent need to combat pneumonia through timely detection, effective treatment, and preventative measures.

Nov 11, 2024

National Education Day

National Education Day is observed every year on November 11 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education Minister of independent India. This day is a reminder of his efforts in promoting primary and secondary education in India along with scientific knowledge.
The Ministry of Education declared November 11 as National Education Day starting in 2008 to honour Maulana Abul Kalam Azad's contribution to education.

World Quality Week

World Quality Week, an annual event celebrated globally, is taking place from November 11 to November 15, 2024. Organized by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), this week is dedicated to highlighting the significance of quality management in a wide array of sectors, such as manufacturing, healthcare, education, and information technology.
This year's (2024) theme, "Quality: From Compliance to Performance," underscores the vital shift from mere adherence to standards to achieving peak organizational performance.

Nov 10, 2024

World Science Day for Peace and Development

Celebrated every November 10, World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the important role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. It also underlines the importance and relevance of science in our daily lives.
Since its proclamation by UNESCO in 2001, World Science Day for Peace and Development has generated many concrete projects, programmes and funding for science around the world. The Day has also helped foster cooperation between scientists living in regions marred by conflict - one example being the UNESCO-supported creation of the Israeli-Palestinian Science Organization (IPSO).
The first World Science Day for Peace and Development was celebrated worldwide on 10 November 2002 under UNESCO auspices.
The theme of the UNESCO celebration of the World Science Day for Peace and Development 2024 is 'Why Science Matters: Engaging Minds and Empowering Futures.'

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