Archives Tag: International Day

International

April 19, 2022

Philosophy is the study of the nature of reality and existence, of what is possible to know, and of right and wrong behaviour. It is derived from the Greek word ‘phílosophía’, meaning ‘the love of wisdom.’ It is one of the most important fields of human thought as it aspires to get at the very … Continue reading World Philosophy Day

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International

April 19, 2022

Road traffic crashes are a major cause of death among all age groups and the leading cause of death for children and young adults aged 5–29 years. The risk of dying in a road traffic crash is more than 3 times higher in low-income countries than in high-income countries. The World Day of Remembrance for … Continue reading World Day of Remembrance for Victims of Road Traffic

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Community Inspirational International

April 19, 2022

The role of journalists in information dissemination globally cannot be over-emphasized. Whether in war-torn countries like Syria, disease-ridden zones or even in diplomatic meetings or international conferences, journalists put in a lot of work into ensuring that we are abreast of happenings in the globe. At times, they put their lives in great danger to … Continue reading International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

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International Tourism

April 19, 2022

In 1970, the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) chose September 27th as the World Tourism Day. On this day, the organization has celebrated tourism since 1980. The need for countries to host the event as partners began in 1997 at the 12th General Assembly Session in Turkey. Last year, Hungary hosted the World Tourism Day, … Continue reading World Tourism Day

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International

April 19, 2022

Enforced disappearance is a tool used by the government of some countries, especially places ruled by dictators, to create fear in citizens that either challenge its activities or are considered threat to the government. Terror groups also make use of enforced disappearance to create fear within countries they operate in. The insecurity associated with this … Continue reading Today Is The International Day Of The Victims Of Enforced Disappearances

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Health

April 19, 2022

In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly designated February 6, as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for female Genital Mutilation. This purpose of observing this day is to enhance the awareness on the issue of Female Genital Mutilation, and to encourage concrete actions against the practice.[1] This awareness however, was first introduced in 2003.[2] … Continue reading International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

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