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NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK: ADVOCATING FOR THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN Australia observes National Child Protection Week in September, a campaign dedicated to promoting the safety and well-...
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NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK: ADVOCATING FOR THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN Australia observes National Child Protection Week in September, a campaign dedicated to promoting the safety and well-...
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The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies emphasizes the collective responsibility and action required to address air pollution. This pollution, a significant environmental risk to human health, c...
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The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution A/RES/77/241 dated 10 January 2023, has designated 7th September as the International Day of Police Cooperation, starting in 2023. The Assembly reaff...
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A devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked Morocco on Friday, September 8, 2023, shortly after 23:00. Less than 14 hours later, the quake already claimed over 1,000 lives, making it the most lethal ear...
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What would become known as the Great Irish Famine was first reported on this day, September 9, 1845, in the Dublin Evening Post. A fungus destroyed over 30% of the potato crop in Ireland in the first ye...
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Children worldwide are being endangered by ongoing conflicts that blatantly disregard the fundamental rule of war: the protection of children. These protracted conflicts are damaging entire generations' f...
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On September 10, 2023, a powerful storm named Daniel and two dams collapsing caused catastrophic flooding in the eastern Libyan city of Derna and its surrounding villages, including Bayda, Sousse, Shahat,...
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On September 10, 1897, the first citation for driving under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol was issued in England. George Smith, a 25-year-old cab driver, slammed his car into a building while intoxicat...
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Inspired by the survivors of Barry Larkin's suicide in 1995, R U Ok? Day helps friends and family start the conversation with those who seem to be struggling with life. A simple discussion beginning with...
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RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT FUNGAL INFECTIONS: FUNGAL DISEASE AWARENESS WEEK Fungal Disease Awareness Week is an annual event to increase public awareness about fungal infections, their impact on health, and...
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Backpack (School) Safety Awareness Day occurs on the third Wednesday of September. Created by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc., this awareness campaign focuses on backpack safety. Whe...
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World Patient Safety Day is an annual event, held on September 17, that calls for international collaboration and collective action to enhance patient safety. The day is recognized as an opportunity for p...
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International Clean Up the World Weekend occurs on the 3rd weekend of September. Created in 1989 by yachtsman Ian Kiernan of Australia as a way to clean up Sydney Harbor, the event was initially called "...
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NATIONAL CLEAN-UP DAY: A CALL TO ACTION FOR A CLEANER WORLD Established in 2017, National Clean-up Day, championed by 501(c)3 nonprofit Clean Trails, Inc., is the largest single-day cleanup event in the...
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NATIONAL CLEAN-UP DAY: A CALL TO ACTION FOR A CLEANER WORLD Established in 2017, National Clean-up Day, championed by 501(c)3 nonprofit Clean Trails, Inc., is the largest single-day cleanup event in the...
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International Coastal Cleanup Day occurs on a Saturday and is a multi-national effort to clean up the beaches worldwide. Hundreds of thousands of people volunteer to spend the day picking up garbage and...
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Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 1-12. Many deaths and injuries are preventable through the proper use of car seats, booster seats, and seat belts. This annual week...
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"Every day, the lives of Americans are touched by the hard work and dedication of our Nation's farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers. The food they produce through their tireless efforts fuels our Nation, no...
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Security officers maintain safe and secure workplaces, schools, shopping malls, and communities. They are hard-working, highly trained men and women and often the first responders during a crisis. These i...