Tag Archives: Significance of United Nations Days

World Habitat Day Information For Students

World Habitat Day Information For Students

World Habitat Day was first declared by the United Nations General Assembly in the month of December in the year 1985. United Nations General Assembly has declared the first Monday of the month of October as the World Habitat Day. It was first started celebrating in the year 1986 at first Monday of the October. World Habitat Day is celebrated …

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World Animal Day Information For Students

World Animal Day

World Animal Day (WAD) is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4, the feast day of Francis of Assisi, an animal lover and patron saint for animals, whose feast day falls on this day. WAD creates an opportunity to engage public in a discussion and create awareness on various issues like cruelty …

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Gandhi Jayanti Information For Students & Kids

Gandhi Jayanti

Gandhi Jayanti — The birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, is celebrated with reverence all over the country. He is the man who played a significant role in achieving independence for India from the British Empire with his simplicity and strong will power. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as ‘Bapu’ or ‘Father of the Nation‘, was born …

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National Nutrition Week Information For Students

National Nutrition Week Information For Students

About National Nutrition Week National Nutrition Week is celebrated each year from 1st September to the 7th September to aware the people about important tips of their health and well-being. Through the national nutrition week campaign people from all over the world can be educated to maintain their look and feel better. People can be aware of their food groups …

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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade. It is observed annually on 26 June, since 1989. The observance was instituted by General Assembly Resolution 42/112 of 7 December 1987. On 26 June 1987, two important texts (Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Outline of Future Activities in Drug Abuse …

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World Refugee Day Information For Students

World Refugee Day Information For Students

World Refugee Day will be celebrated on Sunday, 20th June 2021 with the central theme of “#StepWithRefugees – Take a Step on World Refugee Day”. The UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees), a UN Refugee Agency with worldwide presence, will organize several events on World Refugee Day. An event will be organized at Delray Beach, Florida in which the …

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World Sickle Cell Day Information For Students

World Sickle Cell Day Information For Students

World Sickle Cell Day is observed on June 19. The day is meant to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, which is a group of disorders that affect haemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells which deliver oxygen to cells throughout the body. People with this disorder have haemoglobin S, an atypical haemoglobin molecule which can distort red blood cells …

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World Food Safety Day Information For Students

World Food Safety Day Information For Students

World Food Safety Day (WFSD) celebrated on 7 June aims to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access, tourism and sustainable development. Year 2021 theme, ‘Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow’, stresses that production and consumption of safe food has immediate and …

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World Hypertension Day Information

World Hypertension Day Information

World Hypertension Day 2022 was celebrated by the people all through the world on 17th of May, Tuesday. World Hypertension Day 2022 theme was “Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer” aimed at raising awareness regarding high blood pressure. University of Cumbria (Carlisle, England, United Kingdom) organized a free checkup camp on the occasion with an aim of …

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