World Health Day

April 7, 2022
 

World Health Day is observed on 7th April every year. The date marks the foundation of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. This day provides a global opportunity to focus attention on important public health issues that affect the international community.

This year, WHO celebrates it with a theme of “Our planet, our health” to keep humans and the planet healthy and foster a movement to create societies focused on well-being.   

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Fire Safety Week

April 14-20, 2022

The Fire Service Week (FSW) is observed countrywide under the leadership of Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India during 14th - 20th April. On this day, in the year 1944, the fire service personnel demonstrated exemplary bravery and dedication to duty as they fought the huge fire that had erupted after an explosion at Victoria Docks in Mumbai Port. Many fire fighters lost their lives, leaving behind their names etched in the minds of people forever and as a reminder for all the sections of society, business and Industry to evaluate their fire safety requirements, develop appropriate plans for fire prevention, control, rescue and rehabilitation and commence a campaign for fire safety during the FSW. The FSW aims to sensitize public on Fire Safety and Fire Prevention and there by promote national prosperity.

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World Heritage Day / International Day for Monuments and Sites

April 18, 2022

The International Day for Monuments and Sites is an International Observance celebrated every year on 18th April. The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) proposed this day in 1982, which was further endorsed by the UNESCO in 1983. It aims to promote awareness about the diversity of cultural heritage of humanity, their vulnerability and the efforts required for their protection and conservation.

The theme for 2022 is “Heritage and Climate”. The day is also known as World Heritage Day.

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Earth Day

April 22, 2022
 

The Earth Day is observed globally on 22nd April every year to raise awareness about the challenges to the well-being of the planet and all the life it supports.

For the year 2022, the United Nation’s theme “Invest in our planet” would focus on accelerating solutions to combat our greatest threat, climate change, and to activate everyone – Governments, Citizens, and Businesses – to do their part.

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World Day for Safety and Health at Work

April 28, 2022
 

The International Labour Organisation observes the World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28th April to focus international attention on the magnitude of the problem and on how promoting and creating a safety and health culture can help reduce the number of work-related deaths and injuries.

The theme for 2022 is “Act together to build a positive safety and health culture” to focus on the importance of participation and social dialogue between all stakeholders in creating a positive safety and health culture.

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