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DAYS AND EVENTS - January 2024

Jan 2024

May 07, 2024

World Asthma Day

World Asthma Day is a global healthcare event commemorated every year on the first Tuesday in May to promote awareness of asthma worldwide. This year 2024 World Asthma Day is observed on the 7th of May (Tuesday). On this day, various global and local organisations step forward together to combat the major global non-communicable disease in children and adults.
World Asthma Day is organized by the GINA, a World Health Organization collaborative organization founded in 1993. In 1998, more than 35 countries observed World Asthma Day, associated with the first World Asthma Meeting in Barcelona, Spain. Since then, World Asthma Day participation has grown, and the day has evolved into one of the world's most important asthma awareness and education activities.
This year, 2024, the World Asthma Day theme is 'Asthma Education Empowers'. This theme emphasises the need of educating people with asthma on how to manage their disease and when to seek medical attention.

BRO celebrates its 65th Raising Day

The Border Roads Organisation marked its 65th Raising Day on May 7 as Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane urged the BRO to infuse latest technology and techniques for faster completion of projects, saying automation and mechanisation will be key for it in the future.
The defence ministry in a statement said the BRO will soon commence the construction on 4.10-km long Shinkun La Tunnel. Once completed, this tunnel will become the world's highest tunnel at 15,800 ft bypassing Mila Tunnel in China at 15,590 ft.
An event was organised in New Delhi on the occasion, which was presided over by the defence secretary.
In his address, he lauded the BRO for fulfilling its responsibilities successfully in inhospitable terrain and tough weather conditions.

World Athletics Day

World Athletics Day is celebrated on May 7. This annual event is celebrated by the global athletics community to promote the sport and its values of participation, unity, peace, and fair play. It's a day to inspire people of all ages and abilities to get involved in athletics, whether as athletes, coaches, officials, or simply fans.
This day was first observed in 1996 and it was launched by International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) President Primo Nebiolo. The World Athletics Federation and International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) organized sports events in all schools and colleges every year.
The International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) was founded in 1912 to organize various sports events and athletics.
In 2001, the name of the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) was changed to the International Association of Athletics Federations. And in 2019, the name was again changed to World Athletics.

May 06, 2024

International No Diet Day

May 6 marks International No Diet Day, a global celebration dedicated to promoting body acceptance, embracing diversity and respecting all body shapes and sizes. This important day aims to raise awareness about weight discrimination and fatphobia, while also challenging harmful dieting practices. International No Diet Day encourages individuals to prioritise their mental and physical well-being over restrictive diets.
International No Diet Day was initiated in the United Kingdom by English feminist Mary Evans Young. Mary Evans, who had her struggles with body acceptance and anorexia, organized the first No Diet Day on May 5, 1992, in Hyde Park, London.
It was a small picnic attended by a dozen women who wore stickers that read, "Ditch That Diet." However, the date was subsequently changed to May 6, 1993, to avoid conflicts with Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
'Embrace Yourself: Reject Diet Culture, Love You', this year's (2024) theme is all about embracing yourself.

May 05, 2024

World Laughter Day (First Sunday of May)

World Laughter Day is observed on the first Sunday in May. This year (2024), it's being celebrated on May 5.
World Laughter Day was established in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria, an Indian physician and the founder of the Laughter Yoga movement. Dr. Kataria created the day to raise awareness about the therapeutic benefits of laughter and its ability to bring people together, regardless of cultural or geographical differences.

May 04, 2024

International Firefighter's Day

International Firefighters' Day (IFFD) is observed on May 4 every year. This day is dedicated to the firefighters who put their lives on the line every day to protect their communities and the environment. The day is also observed to remember the firefighters who have sacrificed their lives while serving the community.
On 2 December 1998, a tragic accident happened in in Linton, Australia, in which, resulting in the death of five firefighters from Geelong West Fire Brigade on the spot. The establishment of International Firefighters' Day took inspiration from that dreadful event. The five firefighters were on their way to refill their tanker with water when the truck was struck by a violent wind change, engulfing them in flames and killing all five. They were Garry Vredeveldt, Chris Evans, Stuart Davidson, Jason Thomas, and Matthew Armstrong.
The official date for International Firefighters' Day is 4 May. This date was chosen because on this day, St. Florian, the patron saint of all firefighters, was killed. St. Florian was the first known commander of one firefighting squad in the Roman Empire. He died after trying to protect the same humane ideas as firefighters all over the world.

May 03, 2024

World Press Freedom Day

Every year on May 3, the whole world celebrates World Press Freedom Day. The day is commemorated to highlight the significance of press freedom globally and to recognise the challenges encountered by journalists. The day also pays tribute to all the journalists who have lost their lives. World Press Freedom Day was first declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993. This declaration came after a recommendation made in 1991 at the twenty-sixth General Conference session of UNESCO. The year will mark the 31st anniversary of World Press Freedom Day.
This year (2024), the Government of Chile and UNESCO hosted the 31st World Press Freedom Day Conference in Santiago, providing a global platform for discussions, debates, and the exchange of ideas on the state of press freedom around the world and strengthening its foundation.
The theme for World Press Freedom Day 2024 is 'A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis'.

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