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English is one of the six official languages of the United Nations. The other official languages of the United Nations are Chinese, Spanish, Russian, French, and Arabic. Each language gets its day each ye...
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Spanish is one of the six official languages of the United Nations. The other official languages of the United Nations are English, Chinese, Russian, French, and Arabic. Each language gets its day each ye...
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World Day for Laboratory Animals is a United Nations-recognized day commemorating the suffering and killing of millions of innocent animals in testing laboratories worldwide. Each nation has its organiza...
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ELEVATING GIRLS IN THE FIELDS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) International Girls in ICT Day is a global initiative supported by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a spec...
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The theme for Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) focuses on digital skills for life. To enable girls and young women to thrive in STEM careers, it is important for them to acquire s...
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Honoring the publication of "How to Tell a Story and Other Essays" by Mark Twain on April 27, 1897, "Tell a Story Day" marks this anniversary. The book celebrates storytelling and urges writers, aspiring...
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National Poetry Reading Day is a day for appreciating the different forms of poetry, including the sonnet, shi, villanelle, tanka, haiku, ode, and ghazal. It is also a chance to immerse yourself in variou...
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Public and school libraries celebrate Día de los Libros. Children's Day/Book Day, also known as El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Día). It is an annual observance on April 30 and a year-round comm...
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL MONTH IN NORTH AMERICA: PREPARING FOR A NEW ACADEMIC YEAR Every August, families across North America prepare for the start of the new academic year, marking the annual observance of Back-...
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL MONTH IN NORTH AMERICA: PREPARING FOR A NEW ACADEMIC YEAR Every August, families across North America prepare for the start of the new academic year, marking the annual observance of Back-...
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BUWAN NG WIKANG PAMBANSA: CELEBRATING LINGUISTIC HERITAGE Every August, the Philippines observes Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa, {National Language Month), a nationwide celebration promoting and preserving the...
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Children's eyes change as they grow. With 80% of learning requiring sight, Children's Vision and Learning Month was established in August to encourage parents to have their children's vision checked befor...
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NATIONAL CIVILITY MONTH: PROMOTING RESPECT AND COURTESY Every August, the United States observes National Civility Month, a campaign that fosters respect, courtesy, and polite behavior in all aspects of...
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Vision is essential to learning. Children's Vision and Learning Month encourages parents to have their children's eyesight checked before the start of the new year.
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International Exchange Day, orchestrated by the Alliance for International Exchange, is designed to celebrate and raise awareness about the importance of international exchanges. This day underscores the...
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PROMOTING A CULTURE OF PREPAREDNESS: RISK AWARENESS WEEK Risk Awareness Week is a global initiative aimed at increasing public understanding of the various risks individuals and organizations face daily....
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Created by potential fulfillment specialist Jim Barber, Professional Speakers Day celebrates professional public speaking and those who excel at it. Today is about acknowledging the teachers and professio...
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Book Lover's Day encourages people to pick up a book and read it for the day. Celebrating Book Lovers Day is simple. Buy that book you've always wanted to read. Rearrange your home library or host a par...
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NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK IN AUSTRALIA: CELEBRATING INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY National Science Week, held annually in August, is Australia's premier event celebrating science, technology, engineering, and mat...
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Bullying No Way National Week of Action in Australia occurs in August (formerly March) and became a full-week event in 2024. Bullying is an ongoing misuse of power in relationships through repeated ve...