Events

World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on 2nd April to persuade member states to take measure for raising awareness of people about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a rare neurological disorder appearing mainly in infants. United Nations General Assembly passed the Resolution number 62/139 on 1st November 2007, for declaring 2nd April as the “World …

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World Malaria Day

World Malaria Day is observed globally every year on 25th April, to escalate global efforts for controlling malaria epidemic. Malaria is a mosquito borne infectious disease affecting both humans and animals, causing millions of deaths annually. World Malaria Day was established by the 60th session of World Health Assembly in May 2007, which is a …

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Sant Ravidas Jayanti

Sant Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated every year on the full moon day of Magh month of Hindu calendar also known as ‘Maghi Purnima’. It marks the birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, who was one of the great saints of the ‘Bhakti Movement’ which started from 15th to 16th century of the current era. Bhakti Movement …

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World Radio Day

The first proposal for observing the World Radio Day was made to the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) by Spain, on a request from the Spanish Academy of Radio Arts and Science, on 20th September 2010. On 3rd November 2011 the United Nations General Assembly made the proclamation of observing the World …

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World Day of Social Justice

United Nations regards social justice as the underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence among the nations. With the vision of promoting social justice globally, the United Nations General Assembly on 26th November 2007 approved the observance of “World Day of social Justice”, which is observed on 20th February, starting in 2009. Organizations like ALA …

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Zero Discrimination Day

The Zero Discrimination Day was first observed worldwide on 1st March 2014. The day was observed by the United Nations with all its partners and UNAIDS – a joint program of United Nations to combat AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) pandemic. The Zero Discrimination Campaign was first launched by UNAIDS on world AIDS day in …

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International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day is observed on 21st February every year to promote linguistic culture and diversity. International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) in November 1999 to promote, protect and develop the languages across the world and to promote peace and tranquility. International Mother Language Day …

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World Wildlife Day

“World Wildlife Day” celebrates all the species of animals and plants in our eco system and their significance. They day admires their contribution to the bio diversity of the planet and acknowledges the fact that the extinction of wildlife will lead to the collapse of eco system. Celebrated globally every year on 3rd March; World …

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