Commemorative Days are used by various governments, groups and organizations to raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate something. Learn more about these days through this presentation.
2. Commemorative Days
Commemorative Days are used by various
governments, groups and organizations to raise
awareness of an issue, commemorate a group
or event, or celebrate something.
Some of the international days are observed by
the United Nations.
3. Skyscraper Day
September 3
Commemorative
Days
Skyscraper Day takes place on September 03, 2016. It is on September 3rd because that is Louis H. Sullivan's
birthday (1856), the architect credited with the first skyscrapers. Because of Sullivan's remarkable
accomplishments in design and construction at such a critical point in architectural history, he has
sometimes been described as the "father" of the American skyscraper. The day is celebrated by
acknowledging the architectural and engineering feats that make such buildings possible. The day
encourages people to learn more about the science and art of building skyscrapers.
4. International Day of Charity
September 5
Commemorative
Days
The International Day of Charity is observed annually on 5 September. It was declared by
the United Nations General Assembly in 2012. The prime purpose of the International Day
of Charity is to raise awareness and provide a common platform for charity related
activities all over the world for individuals, charitable, philanthropic and volunteer
organizations for their own purposes on the local, national, regional and international level.
5. International Day of Democracy
September 15
Commemorative
Days
In 2007 the United Nations General Assembly resolved to observe 15 September as the
International Day of Democracy—with the purpose of promoting and upholding the
principles of democracy—and invited all member states and organizations to
commemorate the day in an appropriate manner that contributes to raising
public awareness.
6. International Day of Peace
September 21
Commemorative
Days
The International Day of Peace, sometimes unofficially known as World Peace Day, is
observed annually on 21 September. It is dedicated to world peace, and specifically the
absence of war and violence, such as might be occasioned by a temporary ceasefire in a
combat zone for humanitarian aid access. The Day is dedicated to peace education, the key
preventive means to reduce war sustainably.
7. European Day of Languages
September 26
Commemorative
Days
The European Day of Languages is 26 September, as proclaimed by the Council of
Europe on 6 December 2001, at the end of the European Year of Languages (2001),
which had been jointly organised by the Council of Europe and the European Union. Its
aim is to encourage language learning across Europe.
8. World Tourism Day
September 27
Commemorative
Days
Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day on
September 27. This date was chosen as on that day in 1970, the Statutes of the UNWTO were
adopted. The adoption of these Statutes is considered a milestone in global tourism. The purpose of
this day is to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to
demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide.
9. World Rabies Day
September 28
Commemorative
Days
World Rabies Day takes place each year on September 28, the anniversary of the death of
Louis Pasteur who, with the collaboration of his colleagues, developed the first efficacious
rabies vaccine. World Rabies Day aims to raise awareness about the impact of rabies on
humans and animals, provide information and advice on how to prevent the disease, and
how individuals and organizations can help eliminate the main global sources.
10. World Heart Day
September 29
Commemorative
Days
The World Heart Foundation organizes World Heart Day, an international campaign held on
September 29 to inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which are the biggest cause
of death. The day promotes preventative measures to reduce the risk of cardiovascular
diseases.
11. World Habitat Day
First Monday of October
Commemorative
Days
World Habitat Day is observed every year on the first Monday of October throughout the
world. The purpose of the day is to reflect on the state of our cities and towns and the basic
human right to adequate shelter. It also aims to remind the world of its collective
responsibility for the habitat of future generations.
12. World Sight Day
Second Thursday of October
Commemorative
Days
World Sight Day is a global event that focuses on bringing attention on blindness and vision
impairment. It is observed on the second Thursday of October each year. World Sight Day
raises awareness about blindness and vision impairment, as well as the provision of eye
health care.
13. World Vegetarian Day
October 1
Commemorative
Days
World Vegetarian Day is observed annually on October 1 to promote the joy,
compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism. It brings awareness to
the ethical, environmental, health and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle.
14. International Day of Non-Violence
October 2
Commemorative
Days
The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2, the birthday of Mahatma
Gandhi. This day is referred to in India as Gandhi Jayanti. The resolution by the United
Nations General Assembly asks all members of the UN system to commemorate 2 October
in "an appropriate manner and disseminate the message of non-violence, including
through education and public awareness."
15. World Animal Day
October 4
Commemorative
Days
World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated
annually on October 4, the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. It
started in 1931 at a convention of ecologists in Florence, Italy who wished to highlight the
plight of endangered species.
16. World Teachers' Day
October 5
Commemorative
Days
World Teachers' Day, held annually on October 5 since 1994, commemorates teachers’
organizations worldwide. Its aim is to mobilize support for teachers and to ensure that the
needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers. According to UNESCO,
World Teachers' Day represents a significant token of the awareness, understanding and
appreciation displayed for the vital contribution that teachers make to education and
development.
17. World Post Day
October 9
Commemorative
Days
World Post day happens each year on October 9, commemorating the date for the
establishment of Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland. The UPU was
the start of global communications revolution, allowing people could write to others all
over the world.
18. World Mental Health Day
October 10
Commemorative
Days
World Mental Health Day (10 October) is a day for global mental health education,
awareness and advocacy. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World
Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organization with members and
contacts in more than 150 countries. This day, each October, thousands of supporters come
to celebrate this annual awareness program to bring attention to Mental Illness and its
major effects on peoples' life worldwide
19. International Day of the Girl Child
October 11
Commemorative
Days
International Day of the Girl Child is an international observance day declared by the United Nations;
it is also called the Day of the Girl and the International Day of the Girl. October 11, 2012, was the first
Day of the Girl. The observation supports more opportunity for girls and increases awareness of
gender inequality faced by girls worldwide based upon their gender. This inequality includes areas
such as right to education/access to education, nutrition, legal rights, medical care, and protection
from discrimination, violence against women and child marriage.
20. World Standards Day
October 14
Commemorative
Days
'World Standards Day'/"International standards day" is celebrated internationally each year on 14
October. The day honours the efforts of the thousands of experts who develop voluntary standards
within standards development organizations such as the International Electrotechnical Commission
(IEC), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Telecommunication Union
(ITU), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF).
The aim of World Standards Day is to raise awareness among regulators, industry and consumers as to
the importance of standardization to the global economy.
21. Global Handwashing Day
October 15
Commemorative
Days
Global Handwashing Day (GHD) is a campaign to motivate and mobilize people around
the world to improve their handwashing habits by washing their hands with soap at
critical moments throughout each day. It takes place on 15 October of each year. The
campaign is dedicated to raising awareness of handwashing with soap as a key
approach to disease prevention.
22. World Food Day
October 16
Commemorative
Days
World Food Day is celebrated every year around the world on 16 October in honor of
the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
Nations in 1945. The day is celebrated widely by many other organisations concerned
with food security raising awareness of the issues behind poverty and hunger.
23. International Day for the
Eradication of Poverty
October 17
Commemorative
Days
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated every year on
October 17 throughout the world. It was officially recognised by the United Nations.
One of the main aims of the day is to make the voice of the poor heard.
24. United Nations Day
October 24
Commemorative
Days
United Nations Day is devoted to making known to peoples of the world the aims and
achievements of the United Nations Organization.
25. World Vegan Day
November 1
Commemorative
Days
World Vegan Day is an annual event celebrated on 1 November, by vegans around the
world. Vegans around the world join together to celebrate animal rights.
26. World Pneumonia Day
November 12
Commemorative
Days
World Pneumonia Day (November 12) provides an annual forum for the world to stand
together and demand action in the fight against pneumonia. The day is held to raise
awareness of pneumonia, promote prevention and treatment, and generate action to fight
the illness.
27. World Kindness Day
November 13
Commemorative
Days
World Kindness Day is an international observance on 13 November. World Kindness
Day is to highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and
the common thread of kindness which binds us.
28. World Diabetes Day
November 14
Commemorative
Days
World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign of the diabetes world
and is held on November 14 each year. World Diabetes Day is centred on a theme
related to diabetes. Topics covered have included diabetes and human rights, diabetes
and lifestyle, diabetes and obesity, diabetes in the disadvantaged and the vulnerable,
diabetes in children and adolescents.
29. International Men's Day
November 19
Commemorative
Days
International Men's Day (IMD) is an annual international event celebrated on 19 November.
The objectives of celebrating an International Men's Day include focusing on men's and
boys' health, improving gender relations, promoting gender equality, and highlighting male
role models. It is an occasion to highlight discrimination against men and boys and to
celebrate their achievements and contributions, in particular for their contributions to
community, family, marriage, and child care. The broader and ultimate aim of the event is
to promote basic humanitarian values.
30. World Toilet Day
November 19
Commemorative
Days
World Toilet Day (WTD) is observed on 19 November and is a campaign to motivate and
mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation. WTD provides an opportunity to
raise awareness of the importance of sanitation, and stimulate momentum towards
reaching everyone, everywhere with equitable and improved sanitation.
31. World AIDS Day
December 1
Commemorative
Days
World AIDS Day, designated on December 1 every year since 1988, is dedicated to raising awareness
of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection, and mourning those who have died of
the disease. Government and health officials, non-governmental organizations and individuals around
the world observe the day, often with education on AIDS prevention and control. World AIDS Day is
one of the eight official global public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization.
32. United Nations' International Day
of Persons with Disabilities
December 3
Commemorative
Days
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) is an international observance
promoted by the United Nations. The observance of the Day aims to promote an
understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being
of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from
the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic
and cultural life.
33. International Volunteer Day
December 5
Commemorative
Days
International Volunteer Day (IVD) (December 5) is an international observance designated
by the United Nations. It offers an opportunity for volunteer organizations and individual
volunteers to make visible their contributions - at local, national and international levels.
The day highlights the contribution of volunteers in engaging people from the grass-roots in
decision-making processes, ultimately creating space for participation that leads to:
stronger governance, social cohesion, peace and sustainable development.
34. World Soil Day
December 5
Commemorative
Days
World Soil day celebrates the importance of soil as a critical component of the natural
system and as a vital contributor to the human commonwealth through its contribution to
food, water and energy security and as a mitigator of biodiversity loss and climate change.
35. International Civil Aviation Day
December 7
Commemorative
Days
International Civil Aviation Day is annually observed December 7 to raise awareness of the
importance of international civil aviation and the role that the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) plays in international air transport. The organization is a United Nations
(UN) body responsible for developing international standards for aviation safety.
International Civil Aviation Day reminds people about the importance of international civil
aviation in modern society.
36. Human Rights Day
December 10
Commemorative
Days
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day
on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights.
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