May โ 1 : World Labor Day (May Day)
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Important Days
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May โ 2 : World Tuna Day
- Since
- 2017
- Purpose
- To raise awareness about the Tuna fish and its importance to humans and earth and also to promote more sustainable fishing practices.
- Theme/2022
- Our Tuna, Our Heritage
May โ 3 : World Press Freedom Day
- Since
- 1998
- Purpose
- The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day or just World Press Day, observed to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression
- Theme/2022
- Journalism under Digital Siege
May โ 4 : International Firefighterโs Day
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- 1999
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- The Day is celebrated to recognize and honor the sacrifices that firefighters make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible.
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May โ 5 : World Sun Day
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May โ 5 : World Hand Hygiene Day
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- The day is organized by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness among people across the globe about the importance of hand hygiene in warding off many serious infections.
- Theme
- Seconds Save Lives : Clean Your Hands
May โ 5 : International Midwives Day
- Since
- 1991
- Purpose
- The aim of IDM is to inform people about the crucial role that midwives play in reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity. It also aims to celebrate the achievements of midwives in terms of their contribution towards improving the reproductive, sexual, newborn and maternal health outcomes.
- Theme/2021
- Follow the Data : Invest in Midwives
May โ 6 : International No Diet Day
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May โ 7 : World Athletics Day
- Since
- 1996
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- The World Athletics Day โ 2020 is observed on the 7 May. The date is subject to adjustment, the date of World Athletics Day is decided by the IAAF, however, the month stays the same as May
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May โ 8 : World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
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- 2009
- Purpose
- This date is the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Henry Dunant, who was born on 8 May 1828. He was the founder of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize.
- Theme/2021
- Unstoppable
May โ 8 : World Thalassemia Day
- Since
- 1995
- Purpose
- The Day is celebrated every year to commemorate Thalassemia victims and to encourage those who struggle to live with the disease. Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that is characterized by less Hemoglobin and lesser than normal blood cells.
- Theme/2022
- Be Aware.Share.Care: Working with the global community as one to improve thalassemia knowledge
May โ 10 : World Lupus Day
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May โ 11 : National Technology Day
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- India observes National Technology Day on May 11 to mark the anniversary of the Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998. The five nuclear tests were codenamed Operation Shakti and the whole operation is also known as Pokhran II.
- Theme/2022
- Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future.
May โ 12 : International Nurses Day (Birth Anniversary of Florence Nightingale)
- Since
- 1965
- Purpose
- International Nurses Day (IND) is an international day observed around the world on 12 May (the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth) each year, to mark the contributions that nurses make to society
- Theme/2022
- Nurses: Make a Difference
May โ 15 : International Day of Families
- Since
- 1996
- Purpose
- The International Day of Families is observed on the 15 May every year. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 with resolution A/RES/47/237 and reflects the importance the international community attaches to families. The International Day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families
- Theme/2022
- Families and Urbanization
May โ 16 : International Day of Living Together in Peace
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- 2018 [UNESCO]
- Purpose
- Living together in peace is all about accepting differences and having the ability to listen to, recognize, respect and appreciate others, as well as living in a peaceful and united way. The Day aims to uphold the desire to live and act together, united in differences and diversity, in order to build a sustainable world of peace, solidarity and harmony.
- Theme/2022
- United in differences and diversity
May โ 16 : International Day of Light
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- The International Day of Light is celebrated on 16 May 2021 each year to mark the anniversary of the first successful operation of the Laser in 1960 by Physicist and Engineer, Theodore Maiman.
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May โ 16 : National Dengue Day
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- [Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]
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- To raise awareness about dengue and its preventive measures.
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May โ 17 : World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
- Since
- 2007
- Purpose
- The main objective of the day was to raise global awareness of social changes brought about by the Internet and new technologies. It also aims to help reduce the divide digital
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May โ 17 : World Hypertension Day
- Since
- 2005
- Purpose
- World Hypertension Day is a day designated and initiated by The World Hypertension League (WHL), which is itself an umbrella to organizations of 85 national hypertension societies and leagues. The day was initiated to increase the awareness of hypertension. This was especially important because of the lack of appropriate knowledge among hypertensive patients.
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May โ 18 : International Museum Day
- Since
- 1977
- Purpose
- To raise awareness about the fact that โMuseums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.
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May โ 18 : International AIDS Vaccine Day
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May โ 20 : World Metrology Day
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- 2019 [International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) + International Bureau of Weights and Measures]
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- World Metrology Day is an event occurring on 20 May celebrating the International System of Units. The date is the anniversary of the signing of the Metre Convention in 1875. Metrology is the study of measurement.
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May โ 20 : World Bee Day
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- 2018
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- World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20. On this day Anton Janลกa, the pioneer of beekeeping, was born in 1734. The purpose of the international day is to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators for the ecosystem.
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May โ 21 : National Anti โ Terrorism Day (Rajiv Gandhi Death Anniversary)
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May โ 21 : International Tea Day
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May โ 21 : World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
- Since
- 2002
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- Diversity Day, officially known as "The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development", is an opportunity to help communities understand the value of cultural diversity and learn how to live together in harmony.
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May โ 22 : International Day for Biological Diversity
- Since
- 2000
- Purpose
- The International Day for Biological Diversity is a United Nationsโsanctioned international day for the promotion of biodiversity issues.
- Theme/2022
- Building a shared future for all life
May โ 23 : World Turtle Day
- Since
- 2000 [By American Tortoise Rescue]
- Purpose
- To bring attention to, and increase knowledge of and respect for, turtles and tortoises, and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive.
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May โ 23 : International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
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- 2013 [United Nations]
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- To promote action towards treating and preventing obstetric fistula, a condition that affects many girls and women during child birth in developing countries.
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May โ 25 : International Missing Childrenโs Day
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- This day is observed for missing children who have found their way home, remember those that are victims of crime and continue efforts to seek out those that are still missing.
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May โ 25 : World Thyroid Day
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- The main purpose of World Thyroid Day is to aware of the importance of Thyroid and the prevention and treatment of Thyroid diseases.
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May โ 28 : World Hunger Day
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- [By The Hunger Project]
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May โ 28 : International Day of Action for Womenโs Health
- Since
- 1987
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- To raise awareness on the issues related to Womenโs health and well being.
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May โ 29 : International Everest Day
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- Nepalese Tenzing Norgay and New Zealandโs Edmund Hillary climbed Mt. Everest on this day in 1953, a the first humans to achieve the feat.
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May โ 29 : International Day of United Nations Peace Keepers
- Since
- 2003
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- To pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication, and courage and to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace.
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May โ 29 : World Digestive Health Day
- Since
- 2004 [World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO)]
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- Each year the day focuses upon a particular digestive disease and/or disorder in order to ncrease general public awareness of prevention, prevalence, diagnosis, management and treatment of the disease and/or disorder.
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May โ 31 : World No Tobacco Day
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- 1987 [WHO]
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- To inform the public on the dangers of using tobacco and to discourage the use of tobacco in any form.
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May First Sunday : World Laughter Day
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- 1998
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- The celebration of World Laughter Day is a positive manifestation for world peace and is intended to build up a global consciousness of brotherhood and friendship through laughter.
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May First Tuesday : World Asthma Day
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- Closing Gap in Asthma Care
May First Friday : National Space Day
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May Second Saturday: World Bird Migrator Day (And October Second Saturday)
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- 2006
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- To strengthen global recognition and appreciation of migratory birds and highlight the urgent need for their conservation
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May Second Sunday : International Mothers Day
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