World NGO Day 2023 is commemorated annually on February 27. Every year, on this day, people around the world celebrate World NGO Day. The term “non-governmental organisation” is abbreviated as “NGO”. Other names for non-governmental organisations include membership organisations, civil society organisations, non-profit organisations, and charitable organisations. A non-governmental organisation is an organisation that is “not […]
LOOKING BACK AND LOOKING FORWARD Geetanjali Chopra, Founder and President Can’t believe that another year has already come and gone. It seems just the other day that 2022 began, and although it has been a momentous year filled with highs and lows—accomplishments, successes, and setbacks—the overarching lesson it has taught me is that nothing lasts […]
History of Children’s Day- 14th November Children’s day or Bal Diwas is a memorable day celebrated in honour of India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru – who was known to have been very fond of children. He was known as ‘Chacha Nehru’ amongst the children due to his caring and nurturing personality. Children’s Day […]
World Day of Kindness is celebrated on November13th each year. The idea behind this event is that we should all try to be kinder to other people in our lives. Every morning we wake up thinking that today is the day we make a difference and then the thought subsides with the weight of our […]
On October 15th, we celebrated International Rural Women’s Day 2022. It is an opportunity to recognize women who live on farms and ranches across the world as well as the contributions women make to rural communities around the world. Established by the UN General Assembly through a resolution – 62/136 passed on December 18, 2007, […]
The COVID-19 epidemic has made already existent disparities worse, and the last three years have seen an increase in the socioeconomic, environmental, health, and climate-related effects on older people’s lives, particularly older women, who make up the bulk of older people. While older women continue to make a significant contribution to their political, civic, economic, […]
Recognised officially by the United Nations General Assembly on June 15th every year, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022 urges people worldwide to identify and work towards eradicating varied forms of abuse faced by some of our older generations. What Is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse refers to any act or omission that results in harm […]
May 28, International Day of Action for Women’s Health, has been celebrated around the world on May 28 since 1987. The aim of the day is to make people aware about issues related to women’s health and wellness such as Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR). Women that make half of the world’s population have […]
International Mother’s Day 2022 is an annual observance that honors mothers around the world. This year, the theme for the event is “The Meaning of Motherhood.” What Is International Mothers’ Day? On May 8th, mothers across the globe celebrate International MOTHERS DAY. It’s an opportunity to honor the women who raised us and show our […]
Established by the United Nations in 2010, English Language Day 2022 honors and celebrates the insurmountable contribution of William Shakespeare to the English language. English Language Day celebrates the beauty of English with all 7000 of its variations existing across the world today. Viewed freely, the English language is the accretion and growth of every […]
