World Braille Day is celebrated on Louis Braille’s birthday, i.e., January 4th every year. Louis Braille invented Braille. Louise became blind due to a childhood accident. He rapidly adjusted to his new lifestyle. Louis developed a reading and writing technique based on Charles Barbier’s night writing system while he was just 15 years old. Today, we refer to this system as Braille. Braille has improved over time and is currently used all around the world.…
All people need to have access to high-quality, affordable health care. Universal Health Coverage Day, observed on December 12th, serves as a reminder to reinforce global efforts to validate that people have access to health care whenever they need it. International Universal Health Coverage Day aims to create awareness amongst the people about the importance of stable and sustainable health systems and UHC. On this day, UHC supporters raise their voices to talk about the…
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 18th December as International Migrants Day on 4th December 2000, recognizing the enormous and growing number of migrants around the world. Migration is a brave expression of an individual’s will to overcome adversity and live a better life. Globalization, combined with advancements in communications and transportation, has significantly increased the number of individuals’ desire and ability to relocate. In today’s society, migration is gaining growing attention. Hundreds of…
Every year on December 10, Human Rights Day raises public awareness about social, cultural, and physical rights. Also, to safeguard the welfare of society in all circumstances. The theme of this day changes every year to remind individuals of their human rights and societal obligations. The theme for the year 2021 is EQUALITY – Eliminating inequalities, promoting human rights”. Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that humankind is born free and all are equal in…
The annual celebration of The International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations. WHO joins the UN in respecting this day every year. Together they emphasized the importance of securing the rights of people with disabilities so they can contribute equally and effectively to this society along with their fellow citizens. When is International Day of Disabled Persons celebrated? Each year on December 3rd, the World celebrates all people with…
