National Vaccination Day, also known as the National Immunization Day, is observed in India annually on March 16th. Brief history In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Polio Eradication Initiative was started as the first step of eradicating the disease from the planet. In 1995, on the same day, the government of India started the pulse polio Immunisation Programme as the first attempt of eradicating the disease from the country. Since then, March 16 has been celebrated as National Vaccination Day. This year's theme, 'Vaccines Work for All,' underscores the critical role vaccinations play in safeguarding lives from preventable....Read More
The World Consumer Rights Day is observed annually on March 15 across the globe. The day serves as a reminder of adequate information regarding the quantity, quality, purity, potency, price, and standard of the commodity including the importance of protecting consumer rights. This year, the theme selected by Consumers International for World Consumer Rights Day 2024 is ‘Fair and responsible AI for consumers.’ Brief History The seeds of World Consumer Rights Day had been planted by former President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, on March 15, 1962, while addressing consumer rights before the US Congress. This was the....Read More
International Day of Action for Rivers is observed on March 14th to spread awareness about the importance of rivers and climate change. This year's theme is "Water for All". The International Day of Action Against Dams and For Rivers, Water and Life was adopted by the participants of the first International Meeting of People Affected by Dams, March 1997 in Curitiba Brazil. Representatives from 20 countries decided that the International Day of Action would take place on March 14 – Brazil’s Day of Action Against Large Dams.”Read More
Jan Aushadhi Diwas is observed on March 7 every year in India. This day serves as the culmination of a week-long event commencing on March 1, aimed at raising awareness about generic medicines and their potential to benefit millions of individuals nationwide. The Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers (MoC&F), spearheads the organization of Jan Aushadhi Diwas. The inception of Jan Aushadi Diwas can be traced back to March 7, 2019, when Prime Minister introduced it as part of the Pradhan Mantri BharatiyaJanaushadhiPariyojana (PMBJP). The government has set a target to....Read More
International Women's Day is an annual event celebrated on March 8th. The day raises awareness of a number of issues, including violence and abuse against women, women's reproductive rights, gender equality and women's achievements in various fields. March also marks the start of Women's History Month around the world. It begins on March 1 and ends on March 31. The United Nations began celebrating the day in 1975, and two years later, in 1977, the UN General Assembly invited member states to proclaim March 8 as the UN Day for Women’s Rights and World Peace. The United Nations has designated....Read More
The International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness is observed yearly on March 5. The inaugural International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness was observed on March 5, 2023, following a UNGA resolution adopted on December 7, 2022. Definitions- Disarmament is defined by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as the elimination of all Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), coupled with the 'balanced reduction' of armed forces and conventional armaments, based on the principle of undiminished security of the parties to promote or enhance stability at a lower military level, taking into account the need of all states to protect....Read More
National Safety Day in India is observed every year on 4 March to spread awareness and commitment to working safely. This year's theme for the National Safety Week is ‘Safety Leadership for ESG Excellence.’ BRIEF HISTORY In 1966, on March 4, the Ministry of Labour and Employment of the Government of India established the National Safety Council as a self-financing non-governing body. In the year 2000, the National Safety Council was established as a public trust under the Bombay Public Trust Act of 1950. In 1972, National Safety Day was announced on the day the National Safety Council was established.....Read More
United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated every year on 3rd March to celebrate wild animals and plants. The WWD2024 Theme is ‘Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation’. The theme highlights the potential of technology to advance conservation efforts. Brief history World Wildlife Day was first proposed by Thailand to the UN General Assembly in 2013. The General Assembly adopted a resolution on 20 December 2013, designating March 3 as World Wildlife Day in 2014. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), a global agreement to ensure that....Read More
Zero Discrimination Day is observed every year on March 1st to promote inclusion, equality, and peace and raise awareness about the impact of discrimination worldwide. The day was first celebrated on March 1, 2014. Ten years ago, UNAIDS had launched its Zero Discrimination Campaign on 'World AIDS Day' in December 2013. UNAIDS is a joint United Nations program on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The theme for Zero Discrimination Day 2024 is “To protect everyone's health, protect everyone's rights."Read More
Rare Disease Day is observed on the last day of February every year to spread awareness about rare diseases among the people and provide a platform to talk about their impact globally. With 2024 being a leap year, the day was marked on February 29 this time. The day was set up by the EURORDIS (the European Organization for Rare Diseases) in 2008. EURORDIS is a non-profit alliance of more than 1,000 rare disease patient organisations across 74 countries in the world. ABOUT RARE DISEASES According to the World Health Organization, rare diseases afflict 1 or less per 1,000 population.....Read More
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