Author: Archana

Universal Children’s Day is celebrated every year on 20th November to spread worldwide awareness among the children, bring them together and take steps for their welfare. Universal Children’s Day was first proclaimed by the United Kingdom in 1954, and has been observed on 20th November since 1956; though, every country doesn’t stick to the date and celebrate an International Children’s Day on 1st June. Universal Children’s Day 2019 Universal Children’s Day in the year 2019 will be observed on Wednesday, November 20. The UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) has started a signing petition #GoBlue this Universal Children’s Day, calling for everyone to sign the petition, which would be submitted to the World Leaders on 20th November. The petition aims at calling on the world leaders to safeguards the rights of children worldwide in a non negotiable and uncompromising way. UNICEF India will be working in close collaboration with the Government of India to deal with issues like infant mortality, child education, health and welfare. The agency is in the process of training the ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) at block level. These ASHA workers play a crucial role of a bridge between the families with high pregnancy risk and the nearest health centre. They also advise and provide guidance to the family members. Universal Children’s Day – History Universal Children’s Day was first established by the United...

International Day for the Protection of children being observed in many countries on 1st June, since 1950 is also known as the International Children’s Day. Other variants of this day include Universal Children’s Day and World Children’s Day celebrated on 20th June, in many countries. International Day for the Protection of Children or International Children Day is observed on June 1 in Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Europe, Africa as well as other communist and socialist states. International Children’s Day 2019 International Children’s Day in 2019 was celebrated on Saturday, 1st June. The day was observed with speeches, awareness campaigns and several other events related to the welfare of the children. Some countries celebrate International children’s Day as a public holiday while some celebrate it as a full day holiday for the schools. To state an example, in the Republic of China the day was as a full day holiday at all schools and a series of recreational activities for the children including – camping trips, stage performances and free movies to have fun. The government of China also gives gifts to below 14 years children of government officials. Even the civil servants are given a half day off to spend more time with their children. International Children’s Day – History The origin of the holiday dates back to 1925 when representatives from different countries met in Geneva, Switzerland at the...

International Epilepsy Day is an annual event celebrated on the second Monday of February, by over 120 countries around the world. The day is observed to raise awareness about epilepsy, a chronic disease affecting the brain and causing sudden attacks and seizures. On this day people come together to share the problems faced by epilepsy patients, their relatives, and caretakers. People discuss the social and medical aspects of the disease with doctors, psychologists, and social workers. The events are initiated by the International Bureau of Epilepsy (IBE) in collaboration with the International League against Epilepsy (ILAE). International Epilepsy Day 2020 International Epilepsy Day 2020 will be celebrated on Tuesday, 11th February 2020. Events around the world were organized to raise awareness about epilepsy and promote research and training. Counseling aid was provided to the patients their guardians and caretakers. People also shared their views, experiences and raised their concern on various social media account like twitter, facebook etc. International Epilepsy Day – History The announcement to celebrate an International Epilepsy Day was made on 4th January 2015 by the International Bureau of Epilepsy (IBE) and the first International Epilepsy Day was celebrated on Monday, 9th February 2015. The event was a joint initiative by the IBE and International League against Epilepsy (ILAE), in collaboration with World Health Organization (WHO) and the Economic and Social Council of the United States...

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti is celebrated in India on 31st October, each year to commemorate the birth of Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel (31st October 1875 – 15th December 1950) also popular as Sardar Patel. He was a veteran freedom fighter who later became the first Deputy Prime Minister of independent India. He also held the post of Minister of Home Affairs under the Prime Minister ship of Jawaharlal Nehru and the first Commander-in-chief of Indian Armed Forces. “Sardar” is a honorific awarded to him which means “the chief”. Sardar Patel was a senior congress leader, highly active in the freedom struggle. His role in the political integration of India and also in the 1947 Indo-Pak war is highly commendable and worthy of praise. Professionally Sardar Patel was a successful lawyer, hailing from the state of Gujarat. He played a vital role in non violence and civil disobedience movements by organizing peasants in Gujarat, thereby, becoming one of the most influential leaders in Gujarat. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti 2019 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti 2019 will be observed on Thursday 31st October 2019. Senior cabinet ministers and leaders of opposition will pay homage to Sardar Patel and narrate his contribution to the freedom struggle and also in formation of post independence India. A special event on Sardar Patel’s Jayanti is organized on 31st October 2019, Thursday at New Delhi’s Malvankar Hall located...