WORLD DAYS - October
World Non-Violence Day - Oct 02
The United Nations General Assembly decided to observe the International Day of Non-Violence each year on 2 October – the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who helped lead India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world.
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World Post Day - Oct 09
World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October, the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern. It was declared World Post Day by the UPU Congress held in Tokyo, Japan in 1969. Since then, countries across the world participate annually in the celebrations.
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UNITED NATIONS Day - Oct 24
United Nations Day is celebrated internationally on October 24th for the purpose of informing the people of the world as to the aims, goals, and achievements of the UN. It commemorates the origin of the United Nations Organization on October 24, 1945 when the UN Charter was ratified by almost all permanent members of the Security Council. UN Day is celebrated in various countries and includes a show of cultural performances and a food fair with food from all over the world.
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International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict - Nov 06
On 5 November 2001, the General Assembly declared 6 November of each year as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict (resolution 56/4).
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WORLD DIABETES DAY - Nov 14
World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign for diabetes. It is celebrated each year on 14 November. The campaign is led by the International Diabetes Federation. In 2007, World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations world day, following the passage of the United Nations World Diabetes Day Resolution in December 2006.
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World Heart Day - SEPTEMBER 28(LAST SUNDAY)
Heart disease and stroke is the world's largest killer, claiming 17.5 million lives each year. That's why World Heart Day was created, to create public awareness of risk factors for heart disease and stroke and to promote preventive measures.
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World Friendship Day - AUGUST 03(FIRST SUNDAY)
Friendship Day celebrations take place on the first Sunday of August every year. The tradition of dedicating a day in honor of friends began in US in 1935. Gradually the festival gained popularity and today Friendship Day is celebrated in large number of countries
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World Valentines Day - Febraury 14
Valentine's Day is a festival that cherishes love and romance. The festival falls on February 14 every year.Though the festival commemorates the martyrdom of a Christian saint called St Valentine, the festival as it is celebrated today has little religious significance. In present times, Valentine's Day has assumed a secular and global flavor and is celebrated by people of all ages and races.
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New Year Day 2008
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, in the Gregorian calendar.In modern times, it is January 1st. In most countries, it is a holiday. It is a holy day to many of those who still use the Julian calendar, which includes followers of some of the Eastern Orthodox churches, and is celebrated on January 14th of the Gregorian calendar due to differences between the two calendars.
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International Day of Cooperatives - July 05
marking the centenary of the establishment of the International Cooperative Alliance, and decides to consider the possibility of observing an international day of cooperatives in future years.
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World Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action - April 04
"Mine action" includes demining, as well as victim assistance, mine-risk education, destruction of stockpiled landmines and advocating for a world free of the threat of landmines.
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International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict - November 06
On 5 November 2001, the General Assembly declared 6 November of each year as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict (resolution 56/4). In taking this action, it considered that damage to the environment in times of armed conflict impairs ecosystems and natural resources long after the period of conflict, often extending beyond the limits of national territories and the present generation. The Assembly also recalled the United Nations Millennium Declaration, which emphasized the necessity of working to protect our common environment.
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World Green Consumer Day - September 28
This day aims to promote awareness about the impact of consumerism on the environment.The problems of consumerism and its impact on the environment is an area of major concern in today’s world. Awareness building on the importance of recycling-reusing-reducing should be taken up seriously.
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World Transgender Day Of Empowerment (TDOE) - April 06
TDOE is a day set aside for transpeople and significant others, friends, families, and allies to celebrate transgender history and future, as well as our transseniors and our transyouth.
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