18 December 2020 –
India is vastly inhabited by people of various ethnicities, linguistic, and religious beliefs. And for in a secular country as India, as per the nation’s Constitution, all citizens should have equal rights.To protect the rights of the minority communities every year on 18 December Minorities Rights Day is observed in India. This day also focuses on bringing a better understanding and educating people about the issues related to minorities and their safety.
16 December 2020 –
Celebrating the 1971 war victory when Pakistan surrendered to India
Vijay Diwas was observed on 16 December 2013 across the Nation to celebrate the India’s military victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war.
Vijay Diwas commemorates the victory of the Indian Armed Forces and the MuktiBahini in the Indo-Pak war which culminated in the liberation of Bangladesh, then East Pakistan, on 16 December 1971 and the historic surrender of over 93000 Pakistani soldiers.
14 December 2020 –
With the growing population of the world, energy requirements are also increasing. But the speed at which energy requirement is increasing, the fear of destruction of all resources of energy has started increasing. Therefore, it is necessary that we pay special attention to energy conservation or develop other resources for its replacement because if we are not successful in our efforts during the time, then entire human civilization can be in danger.National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated every year on 14th December in India. In India Energy Conservation Act was implemented by Energy Efficiency Bureau in 2001. Energy Efficiency Bureau (BEE) is a constitutional body which works under Government of India and helps in the development of policies and strategies to reduce use of energy. The objective of Energy Conservation Act in India is to appoint professional, qualified and energetic managers and auditors who have expertise in policy-making, financial management and implementation of energy-related projects.
11 December 2020 –
Mountains are home to 15% of the world´s population and host about half of the world’s biodiversity hotspots. They provide freshwater for everyday life to half of humanity. Their conservation is a key factor for sustainable development and is part of Goal 15 of the SDGs.
The United Nations General Assembly designated 11 December “International Mountain Day”. As of 2003, it has been observed every year to create awareness about the importance of mountains to life, to highlight the opportunities and constraints in mountain development and to build alliances that will bring positive change to mountain peoples and environments around the world.
10 December 2020 –
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR is a milestone document that proclaims the inalienable rights which everyone is entitled to as a human being – regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
This year’s Human Rights Day theme “Recover Better – Stand Up for Human Rights”, relates to the COVID-19 pandemic and focuses on the need to build back better by ensuring Human Rights are central to recovery efforts.
07 December 2020 –
Since 1949, 7th December is observed as the Armed Forces Flag Day throughout the country to honor the martyrs and the men in uniform who valiantly fought on our borders to safeguard the country’s honor. There cannot be a nobler cause than laying down ones life for the country. At the same time, our admiration for the martyrs should not mean that we have little time for the living heroes who were wounded while doing their duty towards their motherland or their widows and children whom they left behind to fend for themselves.
In post-independent India, there was a need for the welfare of its defense personnel. Thus, on August 28, 1949, a committee was set up, which decided to observe a Flag Day annually. It was decided that December 7 will be considered as Armed forces Flag Day throughout the country. This initiative was undertaken by Jawaharlal Nehru, who was the then Prime Minister of the country.
04 December 2020 –
Navy Day is observed in many countries on different dates to recognize the efforts made by their Navy. Indian Navy Day is observed on December 4. The day is celebrated across the country in remembrance of the Operation Trident, which was launched by the Indian Navy during the war with Pakistan in 1971. Indian Navy used the Anti-Ship Missile (AshM) for the first time to attack the Pakistan Naval Headquarters in Karachi. To commemorate the efforts of the Indian Navy, the Indian Government has decided to celebrate 4 December as Navy Day .
03 December 2020 –
“Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World”
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. 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.
This year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) falls on the same week as the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 30 Nov.-1 and 3 Dec. 2020 and will be observed throughout the week in conjunction with the 13th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD.
UNESCO will organize a Global Awareness Raising Campaign “Tell our stories, enable our rights” on its official social media channels, focusing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people living with disabilities and on the immediate response to the crisis through open, inclusive and innovative use of digital solutions, tools and resources.
02 December 2020 –
Tree are a poem the earth writes across the sky. Humanity cuts them down fro paper so we may record our emptiness. – Kahlil Gibran
The National Pollution control day is observed on the 2nd of December in India. The objective behind the observance of this day is to become aware of the daily acts that have resulted in the surge of pollution so that we can try to reduce them. The National Pollution Control Day is also observed in the memory of the people who lost their lives in the Bhopal gas calamity in 1984.
As we all know that we have only one Earth, and most people recognize that it’s important to keep the environment safe and protected. While many may feel that the onus of controlling pollution should fall on the largest polluters, governments, and corporations, there is much that students can do to help make the environment cleaner and safer for all of us now and in the future. After all, while children contribute only 10% of the world’s pollution, they suffer about 40% of the global disease burden, a burden exacerbated by environmental pollution. Each year more than 3 million children under the age of 5 die from pollution-related environmental factors.
#Save_Mother_Nature
01 December 2020 –
World AIDS Day on 1 December brings together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. Each World AIDS Day focuses on a specific theme, which this year will be Global solidarity, shared responsibility. This year’s theme joins a growing list of challenges that World AIDS Day has alerted people globally.
The day is an opportunity for public and private partners to spread awareness about the status of the pandemic and encourage progress in HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care around the world. It has become one of the most widely recognized international health days and a key opportunity to raise awareness, commemorate those who have died, and celebrate victories such as increased access to treatment and prevention services.
