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1 | Page Follow Us - FB.com/AffairsCloudOfficialPage Copyright 2015 @ AffairsCloud.Com Important Days PDF 2015 Important Days (Jan – Dec) JANUARY January 09 Remembered Day: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (NRI Day) Organized: India Purpose: To Mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community to the development of India. The day commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa in Bombay on 9 January 1915. January 10 Remembered Day: World Hindi Day Organized: India – Ministry of External Affairs January 12 Remembered Day: National Youth Day Organized: India Purpose: To Mark birth anniversary of social reformer, philosopher and thinker Swami Vivekananda January 15 Remembered Day: 67th Army Day Organized: India Purpose: Our Lieutenant General K.M Cariappa take over as the first Commander-in-chief of the Indian Army from Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India. January 18 Remembered Day: National Immunization Day (Polio Day) Organized: India Purpose: Focusing national efforts on promoting and crying out specific immunization campaigns, such as that for Poliomyelitis. January 23 Remembered Day: 118th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose / National Day of Patriotism / Desh Prem Divas Organized: India
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Transcript of List of Important Days 2015(Jan - Dec) by AffairsCloud
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2015 Important Days (Jan ndash Dec)
JANUARY
January 09
Remembered Day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (NRI Day)
Organized India
Purpose To Mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community to the development of
India The day commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa in Bombay on 9
January 1915
January 10
Remembered Day World Hindi Day
Organized India ndash Ministry of External Affairs
January 12
Remembered Day National Youth Day
Organized India
Purpose To Mark birth anniversary of social reformer philosopher and thinker Swami
Vivekananda
January 15
Remembered Day 67th Army Day
Organized India
Purpose Our Lieutenant General KM Cariappa take over as the first Commander-in-chief of the
Indian Army from Francis Butcher the last British Commander-in-Chief of India
January 18
Remembered Day National Immunization Day (Polio Day)
Organized India
Purpose Focusing national efforts on promoting and crying out specific immunization campaigns
such as that for Poliomyelitis
January 23
Remembered Day 118th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose National Day of
Patriotism Desh Prem Divas
Organized India
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January 24
Remembered Day National Girl Child Day
Organized India
Purpose The National Girl Child Day is celebrated to increase the awareness among people
about all the inequalities faced by the girl child in the society
Theme Adolescent Girls Issues and Challenges
January 25
Remembered Day National Voters Day
Organized India
Purpose To encourage young voters to take part in political process amp to mark the Election
Commissionrsquos foundation day
2014 Theme Easy Registration Easy Correction
Remembered Day National Tourism Day
Organized India
Purpose To aimed at increase awareness about tourism through a range of activities
January 26
Remembered Day 66th Republic Day
Organized India
Purpose Honors the date on which the constitution of india came into force on 26 January 1950
replacing the Government of India Act(1935) as the governing document of India
2014 Theme Women Empowerment (Nari Shakti)
Remembered Day 63rd International Customs Day (ICD)
Organized World Customs Organization
Purpose To Recognizes the role of custom officials and agencies in maintaining border Security
2014 Theme Coordinated border management ndash An inclusive approach for connecting
stakeholders
January 27
Remembered Day International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the
Holocaust
Organized UN
Purpose To Remembers the Holocaust that affected many people of Jewish origin during World
War II
2014 Theme Liberty Life and the Legacy of the Holocaust Survivors
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January 28
Remembered Day 150th Birth Anniversary Lala Lajpat Rai
Organized India
Purpose Born in 1865 Lala Lajpat Rai Played a pivotal role in Indiarsquos fight for independence and
was popularly known as ldquoPunjab Kesarirdquo (Lion of Punjab) He died on Oct 30 1928
FEBRUARY
February 1 2015
Remembered Day 38th Indian Coast Guard Day
Organized India
Purpose To protects Indias maritime interests and enforces maritime law with jurisdiction over
the territorial waters of India including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone
February 2 2015
Remembered Day World Wetland Day
Purpose To raise public awareness of wetland values and benefits and promote the
conservation and wise use of wetlands
Theme Wetlands for Our Future
February 4 2015
Remembered Day World Cancer Day
Organized Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) amp UN
Purpose To raise awareness of cancer among the people and to encourage its prevention
detection and treatment
Theme lsquoNot beyond usrsquo
February 06 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
Organized UN
Purpose The day is being observed to make the world aware of female genital mutilation (FGM)
and to promote its eradication
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to Female
Genital Mutilation
February 10 2015
Remembered Day National Deworming Day
Organized India
Purpose Focused on reducing the threat of parasitic worm infections in India
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February 13 2015
Remembered Day World Radio Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To promote greater participation of youth in radio not only as listeners but as
producers and broadcasters
Theme Youth and Radio
February 20 2015
Remembered Day World Day of Social Justice
Organized International Labour Organization amp UN
Purpose to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty exclusion and unemployment
Theme Ending human trafficking and forced labour
February 21 2015
Remembered Day International Mother Language Day (IMLD)
Organized UNESCO amp UN
Purpose To promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism
Theme Inclusion in and through education Language counts
February 24 2015
Remembered Day Central Excise Day
Organized India
Purpose To encourage the employees of excise department to carry out the central excise duty
all over the India in better way in order to prevent the corruption in goods manufacturing
business as well as implement other rules to carry out best possible excise
services
Theme Year of Tax Payers
February 28 2015
Remembered Day National Science Day
Organized India
Purpose To spread the message of importance of science and its application among the people
Theme Science for Nation Building
Remembered Day Rare Disease Day
Purpose To raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and
medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families
Theme Day-by-Day Hand-in-Hand
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MARCH
March 01 2015
Remembered Day Zero Discrimination Day
Purpose To create awareness to people from all corners of the world about the evil
consequences of discrimination to celebrate diversity and to reject discrimination
Theme Open Up Reach Out
March 03 2015
Remembered Day World Wildlife Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the Worldrsquos flora and fauna
Theme lsquoWildlife Crime is serious letrsquos get serious about wildlife crime
Remembered Day National Defence Day
March 04 2015
Remembered Day National Security Day (Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas)
Purpose To praise the work of security forces who plays a major role in maintaining peace and
security of the people in India
Remembered Day World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation
Purpose To create awareness against sexual exploitation which overwhelmingly involves women
and Children
March 08 2015
Remembered Day World Womenrsquos Day
Purpose To celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality
Theme Empowering Women Empowering Humanity Picture it
March 10 2015
Remembered Day Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Raising Day
Purpose CISF is a dedicated force which provides security to a wide range of critical
infrastructure assets of India
March 12 2015
Remembered Day World Kidney Day
Purpose To create awareness among the people globally about the importance of the kidneys
and also to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health issues
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Theme Kidney Health For All
March 13 2015
Remembered Day World Rotaract Day
Purpose To recognize the services offered by the Rotaractors through out the World
March 14 2015
Remembered Day Pi Day
Purpose Students mathematicians and math enthusiasts all around the world celebrate Pi Day
by participating in pi themed activities and contests that include making and eating pies
converting numbers such as the time or ones age using pi and reciting the digits of pi
March 15 2015
Remembered Day World Consumer Rights Day
Purpose To promote the basic rights of all the consumers to demand that those rights are
respected and protected
Theme Helping consumers choose healthy diets
March 18 2015
Remembered Day Ordnance Factories Day
Purpose The day is celebrated by displaying the rifles guns artillery ammunition etc in
exhibitions all over India
March 20 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Happiness
Theme Your happiness is part of something bigger
Remembered Day World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People
Purpose Celebrated and promoted by professionals making work for young audiences all over
the world
Remembered Day World Sparrow Day
Purpose To create awareness of the house sparrows and other birds to the rapidly changing
environments and of threats to their populations
March 21 2015
Remembered Day International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
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Purpose Aims to remind people of racial discriminationrsquos negative consequences It also
encourages people to remember their obligation and determination to combat racial
discrimination
Theme Learning from historical tragedies to combat racial discrimination today
Remembered Day World Poetry Day
Purpose To promote the reading writing publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the
world
Remembered Day International Day of Nowruz
Purpose To celebrates the start of the Persian spring festival March 21 ever year It occurs on or
around the time of the March equinox
Remembered Day World Down Syndrome Day
Purpose To raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights
inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome
Remembered Day International Day of Forests
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and of trees outside forests
Theme ldquoForests and Climate Changerdquo
March 22 2015
Remembered Day World Water Day
Purpose To create awareness among the people about the importance of conservation of this
valuable finite resource for the future generations
Theme Water and Sustainable Development
March 23 2015
Remembered Day World Meteorological Day
Purpose To support the all the countries by providing meteorological services related to natural
disasters climate and water
Theme ldquoClimate knowledge for climate actionrdquo
March 24 2015
Remembered Day World Tuberculosis Day
Purpose To create awareness to the public about the dreadful tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to
eliminate the disease
Theme Reach Treat Cure Everyone
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Remembered Day International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights
Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Purpose To promote the importance of the right to truth and justice
Remembered Day International Day for Achievers
March 25 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Purpose It honors the lives of those who died as a result of slavery or experienced the horrors of
the transatlantic slave trade It is also an occasion to raise awareness about the dangers of racism
and prejudice
Theme Women and Slavery
Remembered Day International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
Purpose Date is the anniversary of the abduction of Alec Collett a journalist who died while
working for the UN
March 27 2015
Remembered Day World Theatre Day
March 28 2015
Remembered Day Earth Hour [ 830PM to 930PM ]
Purpose To create awareness for global warming and Earth Hour is a global campaign with a
simple message to switch off non-essential lights for one hour
APRIL
April 2 2015
Remembered Day World Autism Awareness Day
Purpose To raise awareness of autism on all levels in the society and to make all the UN
organizations member states NGOs and all private and public organizations participate in WAAD
Theme Employment The Autism Advantage
April 4 2015
Remembered Day International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Theme ldquoMore than Minesrdquo
Purpose UN is working towards raising awareness about landmines and other threats and
progressing towards their eradication
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April 6 2015
Remembered Day 2nd International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Purpose To recognizes the power of sport in promoting peace and erasing cultural barriers
worldwide
April 7 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda
Purpose UN made an awareness raising appeal to help avert acts of genocide in future The
International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda has been commemorated every year
since 2004 to avoid the mistakes of the past
Remembered Day World Health Day
Theme Food safety ndash the global view
Purpose To mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948 amp focus on increasing the life
expectancy by adding good health to the lives of people and promoting healthier living habits
April 11 2015
Remembered Day National Safe Motherhood Day 2015
Theme lsquoNothing About Us Without Usrsquo ndash Citizens participation and engagement for improving
womenrsquos and childrenrsquos health
Purpose To create awareness on proper healthcare and maternity facilities to pregnant and
lactating women
April 12 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Human Space Flight
Purpose The day remembers the first human space flight on April 12 1961
April 14 2015
Remembered Day Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar ndash 124th Birth Anniversary
Google came up with a doodle to mark the Birth Anniversary of Dr Ambedkar The doodle which
featured a picture of Babasaheb
April 17 2015
Remembered Day World Hemophilia Day
Theme Building a family of support
Purpose Awareness about Hemophilia and other Bleeding disorders in stressed
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April 18 2015
Remembered Day World Heritage Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness among the people to conserve and protect the valuable assets
and cultural heritage across the world
April 21 2015
Remembered Day Ninth National Civil Services Day
Purpose The day is observed by all Civil Services to re-dedicate and re-commit themselves to
the cause of the people
April 22 2015
Remembered Day International Mother Earth Day
Theme lsquoItrsquos our turn to leadrsquo
Purpose Day promotes a view of the Earth as the entity that sustains all living things found in
nature
April 23 2015
Remembered Day World Book and Copyright Day
World Book Capital 2015 Incheon Republic of Korea
Purpose Day was mainly chosen on basis that notable authors like CervantesShakesphere
Garcilasco who passed away on this day
Remembered Day English Language Day
Purpose Aims to entertain and inform people about the history culture and achievements
associated with the language
April 24 2015
Remembered Day National Panchayati Day
Purpose The day marks the passing of Constitution[73rd Amendment]Act 1992 that came into
force from 24th of April 1993
April 25 2015
Remembered Day World Malaria Day
Theme invest in future and defeat malaria
Purpose To recognise the global efforts to control malaria It is an occasion to highlight the need
for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria control and elimination
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April 26 2015
Remembered Day World Intellectual Property Day (World IP Day)
Purpose Aims to increase peoplersquos awareness and understanding of intellectual property (IP)
April 28 2015
Remembered Day World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Theme ldquoJoin in building a culture of prevention on Occupational Safety and Healthrdquo
Purpose Aims to promote rights at work encourage decent employment opportunities boost
social protection and strengthen dialogue in work-related issues
April 29 2015
Remembered Day Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
Purpose Day gives chance for all the people to remember and show their gratitude to the
victims of chemical warfare
Remembered Day World Dance Day
Purpose Aim to attract the attention of the wider public to the art of dance
April 30 2015
Remembered Day International Jazz Day
Purpose Day is to promote peacedialogue among various cultures diversity eradicating
discriminationrespect of human dignity promotion gender equality and individual expression
April 24 ndash 30 2015
Remembered Week World Immunization Week [WHO] April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Fire Prevention Week
April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Prevention of Blindness Week
MAY May 1 2015
Remembered for International Labours Day
May 3 2015
Remembered for World Press Freedom Day
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Theme ldquoLet journalism thrive towards better reportinggender equalitymedia safety in the
digital agerdquo
Purpose This day gives an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles to evaluate press
freedom to assess the state of freedom of press all over the world and to defend the media from
attacks on their independence
May 4 2015
Remembered for International Buddha Poornima Diwas
May 5 2015
Remembered for (first tuesday of the May) World Asthma Day
Theme You can control your Asthma and the sub-theme Itrsquos time to control your Asthma
Purpose To increase the awareness about this disease among the people The May month is
also known as Asthma Awareness Month GINA or Global Initiative for Asthma organises this
annual event to create awareness and promote ways to cure the disease around the world
Remembered for International Day of the Midwife
Purpose To increase the awareness about the contribution of the midwives towards the patients
all over the world
May 8 2015
Remembered for World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Theme Power of Humanity The Fundamental Principles in Action
8-9 May 2015
Remembered for Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives
during the Second World War
Purpose The UN General Assembly declared 8ndash9 May as a time of remembrance and
reconciliation and while recognizing that Member States may have individual days of victory
liberation and commemoration invited all Member States organizations of the United Nations
System non-governmental organizations and individuals to observe annually either one or both of
these days in an appropriate manner to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War
9-10 May 2015
Remembered for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD)
Theme Energy ndash make it bird-friendly
Purpose It is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation
of migratory birds and their habitats
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May 10 2015
Remembered for Motherrsquos Day (second Sunday of the month of May)
Purpose celebrated every year to honour and respect a mother
May 11 2015
Remembered for National Technology Day
Purpose Celebrated since 1999The day glorifies the importance of science in day to day life
and motivates students to adopt science as the career optionIt is celebrated annually all over the
India to commemorate technological breakthroughs
May 12 2015
Remembered for International nurses day
Purpose celebrated every year on the birthday of Florence Nightingale
May 15 2015
Remembered for International Day of Families
Theme Men in Charge Gender Equality and Childrennrsquos rights in Contemporary Families
Purpose Reflects the importance the international community attaches to familiesThe 2015
observance of the International Day of Families aims to promote gender equality and rights of
children within familiesIt will also highlight prevention of family violence through fair family law
frameworks and a variety of programme interventions
May 17th 2015
Remembered for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
May 20th 2015
Remembered for Clinical Trials Day
Theme ldquoPatients Firstrdquo
Purpose A nation wide advocacy programme known as NavChetana is launched by by ISCR in
order to create an enabling environment for clinical research by raising awareness of its roleTo
bring clinical research back on track in India Many steps are been taken by the Indian regulators
May 21st 2015
Remembered for Anti Terrorism Day Martyrdom of Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Purpose The day is annually observed on the death anniversary of seventh Prime Minister Rajiv
Gandhi who was assassinated at an election rally near Chennai by a suicide bomber from the LTTE
on 21 May 1991This is to create awareness for combating terrorism
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Remembered for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Theme Sharing Culture for a Shared Security
Purpose The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of
cultural diversity
May 22nd 2015
Remembered for International Day for Biological Diversity
Theme Biodiversity For Sustainable Development
Purpose International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated to recognize the role of
biodiversity to life on earth and human well being
May 23rd 2015
Remembered for United Nations day that is aimed at ending Obstetric Fistula
Theme End fistula Restore Wo992256e992256992256s Dig992256it992256
Purpose To promote action toward treating and preventing Obstetric fistula a condition
affecting many women in developing nations Fund raisers mobile van campaigns media
announcements are few events that promote the International day to end Obstetric Fistula
Remembered for World Turtle Day
Purpose The purpose of the observance is to bring attention to and increase knowledge of and
respect for turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive
May 25 2015
Remembered for International Missing Childrens Day
May 29th 2015
Remembered for International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Theme UN70 and UN Peacekeeping Past Present and Future
Purpose It is an occasion to salute the peacekeepers of today who serve in sone of the woeldrsquos
nost volatile and dangerous environments This Day is also a time to mourn fallen peacekeepers
May 31st 2015
Remembered for World No Tobacco Day
Theme Stop illicit trade of tobacco products
Purpose To Eliminate consumption of Tobacco Products to curb the financial legal and health
impacts of tobacco consumption
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JUNE
June 12015
Remember DayWorld Milk Day
OrganizationSAMPRO
Purpose It is celebrated to increase the common public awareness about all aspects of the
natural milk such as its natural originmilk nutritional value and various milk products including its
economic importance throughout the globe
Theme ldquoMilk is the First Food for Humanrdquo and ldquoWorld Class Nutritionrdquo
Remember Day Global Day of Parents
Organization UN
Purpose To honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide
June 22015
Remember Day International Sex Workers Day (International Whores Day)
Organization Nicaraguan HIVAIDS Commission
PurposeThe International Whores Day is a celebratory day which remembers the discrimination
of prostitutes and their often exploitative living and conditions of working
Remember Day Kailash Saga Dawa Festival
OrganizationIndia
Purpose Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the Buddhas birth enlightenment and death or
attaining of Nirvana It is the most important religious festival observed by the entire Buddhist
world
June 42015
Remember Day International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Organized UNHCR
Purpose Acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the worldwho are the victims of
physicalmental and emotional abuse
Theme To protect the rights of children
June 52015
Remember Day World Environment Day
Organized UNEP
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Purpose Raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
planet Earth
Theme Seven Billion Dreams One Planet Consume with Care
June 72015
Remember Day National Cancer Survivors Day
Organized US
Purpose Communities honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage and recognize the
contribution of families and friends
Theme Strike Out CancerGive Cancer the Boot
June 82015
Remember Day World Oceans Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To honor the worldrsquos oceancelebrate the products the ocean provides and also to
appreciate itrsquos own intrinsic value
Theme Healthy oceans healthy planet
June 122015
Remember Day Anti-Child Labour Day
Organized International Labour Organization
Purpose To provides an opportunity to gain further support of individual gov and social partners
to campaign against child labour
Theme ldquoNO to child labour ndash YES to quality education
June 132015
Remember Day International Albinism Awareness Day
Organized UN
Purpose To raise public awareness of albinism and prevent attacks and discrimination against
persons with albinism
June 142015
Remember Day World Blood Donor Day
Organized WHOWBBD
Purpose To raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood productsand to thank blood
donors for their voluntarylife-saving gifts of blood
Theme Thank you for saving my life
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June 152015
Remember Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organised WHO
Purpose To raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuseneglect and
exploitation in later life
Theme Back to the future
June 172015
Remember Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Organized UNCCD
Purpose To promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat
desertification and the effects of drought
Theme Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
June 202015
Remember Day World Refugee Day
Organized UNHR
Purpose To raise the public awareness about refugeersquos situations throughout the world
Theme With courage let us all combine
June 212015
Remember Day 1st International Yoga Day ndash 21 June 2015
Organization UN
Purpose Aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga
Remember Day Fathers Day
Purpose To celebrates fatherhood and male parenting
June 232015
Remember Day Public Service Day
Organization UNPAN
Purpose It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of
a competent civil service and aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community
Theme Proudly Serving Candians
Remember Day International Widows Day
Organization UN
Purpose To address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries
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June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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January 24
Remembered Day National Girl Child Day
Organized India
Purpose The National Girl Child Day is celebrated to increase the awareness among people
about all the inequalities faced by the girl child in the society
Theme Adolescent Girls Issues and Challenges
January 25
Remembered Day National Voters Day
Organized India
Purpose To encourage young voters to take part in political process amp to mark the Election
Commissionrsquos foundation day
2014 Theme Easy Registration Easy Correction
Remembered Day National Tourism Day
Organized India
Purpose To aimed at increase awareness about tourism through a range of activities
January 26
Remembered Day 66th Republic Day
Organized India
Purpose Honors the date on which the constitution of india came into force on 26 January 1950
replacing the Government of India Act(1935) as the governing document of India
2014 Theme Women Empowerment (Nari Shakti)
Remembered Day 63rd International Customs Day (ICD)
Organized World Customs Organization
Purpose To Recognizes the role of custom officials and agencies in maintaining border Security
2014 Theme Coordinated border management ndash An inclusive approach for connecting
stakeholders
January 27
Remembered Day International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the
Holocaust
Organized UN
Purpose To Remembers the Holocaust that affected many people of Jewish origin during World
War II
2014 Theme Liberty Life and the Legacy of the Holocaust Survivors
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January 28
Remembered Day 150th Birth Anniversary Lala Lajpat Rai
Organized India
Purpose Born in 1865 Lala Lajpat Rai Played a pivotal role in Indiarsquos fight for independence and
was popularly known as ldquoPunjab Kesarirdquo (Lion of Punjab) He died on Oct 30 1928
FEBRUARY
February 1 2015
Remembered Day 38th Indian Coast Guard Day
Organized India
Purpose To protects Indias maritime interests and enforces maritime law with jurisdiction over
the territorial waters of India including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone
February 2 2015
Remembered Day World Wetland Day
Purpose To raise public awareness of wetland values and benefits and promote the
conservation and wise use of wetlands
Theme Wetlands for Our Future
February 4 2015
Remembered Day World Cancer Day
Organized Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) amp UN
Purpose To raise awareness of cancer among the people and to encourage its prevention
detection and treatment
Theme lsquoNot beyond usrsquo
February 06 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
Organized UN
Purpose The day is being observed to make the world aware of female genital mutilation (FGM)
and to promote its eradication
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to Female
Genital Mutilation
February 10 2015
Remembered Day National Deworming Day
Organized India
Purpose Focused on reducing the threat of parasitic worm infections in India
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February 13 2015
Remembered Day World Radio Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To promote greater participation of youth in radio not only as listeners but as
producers and broadcasters
Theme Youth and Radio
February 20 2015
Remembered Day World Day of Social Justice
Organized International Labour Organization amp UN
Purpose to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty exclusion and unemployment
Theme Ending human trafficking and forced labour
February 21 2015
Remembered Day International Mother Language Day (IMLD)
Organized UNESCO amp UN
Purpose To promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism
Theme Inclusion in and through education Language counts
February 24 2015
Remembered Day Central Excise Day
Organized India
Purpose To encourage the employees of excise department to carry out the central excise duty
all over the India in better way in order to prevent the corruption in goods manufacturing
business as well as implement other rules to carry out best possible excise
services
Theme Year of Tax Payers
February 28 2015
Remembered Day National Science Day
Organized India
Purpose To spread the message of importance of science and its application among the people
Theme Science for Nation Building
Remembered Day Rare Disease Day
Purpose To raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and
medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families
Theme Day-by-Day Hand-in-Hand
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MARCH
March 01 2015
Remembered Day Zero Discrimination Day
Purpose To create awareness to people from all corners of the world about the evil
consequences of discrimination to celebrate diversity and to reject discrimination
Theme Open Up Reach Out
March 03 2015
Remembered Day World Wildlife Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the Worldrsquos flora and fauna
Theme lsquoWildlife Crime is serious letrsquos get serious about wildlife crime
Remembered Day National Defence Day
March 04 2015
Remembered Day National Security Day (Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas)
Purpose To praise the work of security forces who plays a major role in maintaining peace and
security of the people in India
Remembered Day World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation
Purpose To create awareness against sexual exploitation which overwhelmingly involves women
and Children
March 08 2015
Remembered Day World Womenrsquos Day
Purpose To celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality
Theme Empowering Women Empowering Humanity Picture it
March 10 2015
Remembered Day Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Raising Day
Purpose CISF is a dedicated force which provides security to a wide range of critical
infrastructure assets of India
March 12 2015
Remembered Day World Kidney Day
Purpose To create awareness among the people globally about the importance of the kidneys
and also to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health issues
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Theme Kidney Health For All
March 13 2015
Remembered Day World Rotaract Day
Purpose To recognize the services offered by the Rotaractors through out the World
March 14 2015
Remembered Day Pi Day
Purpose Students mathematicians and math enthusiasts all around the world celebrate Pi Day
by participating in pi themed activities and contests that include making and eating pies
converting numbers such as the time or ones age using pi and reciting the digits of pi
March 15 2015
Remembered Day World Consumer Rights Day
Purpose To promote the basic rights of all the consumers to demand that those rights are
respected and protected
Theme Helping consumers choose healthy diets
March 18 2015
Remembered Day Ordnance Factories Day
Purpose The day is celebrated by displaying the rifles guns artillery ammunition etc in
exhibitions all over India
March 20 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Happiness
Theme Your happiness is part of something bigger
Remembered Day World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People
Purpose Celebrated and promoted by professionals making work for young audiences all over
the world
Remembered Day World Sparrow Day
Purpose To create awareness of the house sparrows and other birds to the rapidly changing
environments and of threats to their populations
March 21 2015
Remembered Day International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
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Purpose Aims to remind people of racial discriminationrsquos negative consequences It also
encourages people to remember their obligation and determination to combat racial
discrimination
Theme Learning from historical tragedies to combat racial discrimination today
Remembered Day World Poetry Day
Purpose To promote the reading writing publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the
world
Remembered Day International Day of Nowruz
Purpose To celebrates the start of the Persian spring festival March 21 ever year It occurs on or
around the time of the March equinox
Remembered Day World Down Syndrome Day
Purpose To raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights
inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome
Remembered Day International Day of Forests
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and of trees outside forests
Theme ldquoForests and Climate Changerdquo
March 22 2015
Remembered Day World Water Day
Purpose To create awareness among the people about the importance of conservation of this
valuable finite resource for the future generations
Theme Water and Sustainable Development
March 23 2015
Remembered Day World Meteorological Day
Purpose To support the all the countries by providing meteorological services related to natural
disasters climate and water
Theme ldquoClimate knowledge for climate actionrdquo
March 24 2015
Remembered Day World Tuberculosis Day
Purpose To create awareness to the public about the dreadful tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to
eliminate the disease
Theme Reach Treat Cure Everyone
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Remembered Day International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights
Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Purpose To promote the importance of the right to truth and justice
Remembered Day International Day for Achievers
March 25 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Purpose It honors the lives of those who died as a result of slavery or experienced the horrors of
the transatlantic slave trade It is also an occasion to raise awareness about the dangers of racism
and prejudice
Theme Women and Slavery
Remembered Day International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
Purpose Date is the anniversary of the abduction of Alec Collett a journalist who died while
working for the UN
March 27 2015
Remembered Day World Theatre Day
March 28 2015
Remembered Day Earth Hour [ 830PM to 930PM ]
Purpose To create awareness for global warming and Earth Hour is a global campaign with a
simple message to switch off non-essential lights for one hour
APRIL
April 2 2015
Remembered Day World Autism Awareness Day
Purpose To raise awareness of autism on all levels in the society and to make all the UN
organizations member states NGOs and all private and public organizations participate in WAAD
Theme Employment The Autism Advantage
April 4 2015
Remembered Day International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Theme ldquoMore than Minesrdquo
Purpose UN is working towards raising awareness about landmines and other threats and
progressing towards their eradication
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April 6 2015
Remembered Day 2nd International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Purpose To recognizes the power of sport in promoting peace and erasing cultural barriers
worldwide
April 7 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda
Purpose UN made an awareness raising appeal to help avert acts of genocide in future The
International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda has been commemorated every year
since 2004 to avoid the mistakes of the past
Remembered Day World Health Day
Theme Food safety ndash the global view
Purpose To mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948 amp focus on increasing the life
expectancy by adding good health to the lives of people and promoting healthier living habits
April 11 2015
Remembered Day National Safe Motherhood Day 2015
Theme lsquoNothing About Us Without Usrsquo ndash Citizens participation and engagement for improving
womenrsquos and childrenrsquos health
Purpose To create awareness on proper healthcare and maternity facilities to pregnant and
lactating women
April 12 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Human Space Flight
Purpose The day remembers the first human space flight on April 12 1961
April 14 2015
Remembered Day Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar ndash 124th Birth Anniversary
Google came up with a doodle to mark the Birth Anniversary of Dr Ambedkar The doodle which
featured a picture of Babasaheb
April 17 2015
Remembered Day World Hemophilia Day
Theme Building a family of support
Purpose Awareness about Hemophilia and other Bleeding disorders in stressed
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April 18 2015
Remembered Day World Heritage Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness among the people to conserve and protect the valuable assets
and cultural heritage across the world
April 21 2015
Remembered Day Ninth National Civil Services Day
Purpose The day is observed by all Civil Services to re-dedicate and re-commit themselves to
the cause of the people
April 22 2015
Remembered Day International Mother Earth Day
Theme lsquoItrsquos our turn to leadrsquo
Purpose Day promotes a view of the Earth as the entity that sustains all living things found in
nature
April 23 2015
Remembered Day World Book and Copyright Day
World Book Capital 2015 Incheon Republic of Korea
Purpose Day was mainly chosen on basis that notable authors like CervantesShakesphere
Garcilasco who passed away on this day
Remembered Day English Language Day
Purpose Aims to entertain and inform people about the history culture and achievements
associated with the language
April 24 2015
Remembered Day National Panchayati Day
Purpose The day marks the passing of Constitution[73rd Amendment]Act 1992 that came into
force from 24th of April 1993
April 25 2015
Remembered Day World Malaria Day
Theme invest in future and defeat malaria
Purpose To recognise the global efforts to control malaria It is an occasion to highlight the need
for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria control and elimination
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April 26 2015
Remembered Day World Intellectual Property Day (World IP Day)
Purpose Aims to increase peoplersquos awareness and understanding of intellectual property (IP)
April 28 2015
Remembered Day World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Theme ldquoJoin in building a culture of prevention on Occupational Safety and Healthrdquo
Purpose Aims to promote rights at work encourage decent employment opportunities boost
social protection and strengthen dialogue in work-related issues
April 29 2015
Remembered Day Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
Purpose Day gives chance for all the people to remember and show their gratitude to the
victims of chemical warfare
Remembered Day World Dance Day
Purpose Aim to attract the attention of the wider public to the art of dance
April 30 2015
Remembered Day International Jazz Day
Purpose Day is to promote peacedialogue among various cultures diversity eradicating
discriminationrespect of human dignity promotion gender equality and individual expression
April 24 ndash 30 2015
Remembered Week World Immunization Week [WHO] April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Fire Prevention Week
April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Prevention of Blindness Week
MAY May 1 2015
Remembered for International Labours Day
May 3 2015
Remembered for World Press Freedom Day
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Theme ldquoLet journalism thrive towards better reportinggender equalitymedia safety in the
digital agerdquo
Purpose This day gives an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles to evaluate press
freedom to assess the state of freedom of press all over the world and to defend the media from
attacks on their independence
May 4 2015
Remembered for International Buddha Poornima Diwas
May 5 2015
Remembered for (first tuesday of the May) World Asthma Day
Theme You can control your Asthma and the sub-theme Itrsquos time to control your Asthma
Purpose To increase the awareness about this disease among the people The May month is
also known as Asthma Awareness Month GINA or Global Initiative for Asthma organises this
annual event to create awareness and promote ways to cure the disease around the world
Remembered for International Day of the Midwife
Purpose To increase the awareness about the contribution of the midwives towards the patients
all over the world
May 8 2015
Remembered for World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Theme Power of Humanity The Fundamental Principles in Action
8-9 May 2015
Remembered for Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives
during the Second World War
Purpose The UN General Assembly declared 8ndash9 May as a time of remembrance and
reconciliation and while recognizing that Member States may have individual days of victory
liberation and commemoration invited all Member States organizations of the United Nations
System non-governmental organizations and individuals to observe annually either one or both of
these days in an appropriate manner to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War
9-10 May 2015
Remembered for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD)
Theme Energy ndash make it bird-friendly
Purpose It is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation
of migratory birds and their habitats
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May 10 2015
Remembered for Motherrsquos Day (second Sunday of the month of May)
Purpose celebrated every year to honour and respect a mother
May 11 2015
Remembered for National Technology Day
Purpose Celebrated since 1999The day glorifies the importance of science in day to day life
and motivates students to adopt science as the career optionIt is celebrated annually all over the
India to commemorate technological breakthroughs
May 12 2015
Remembered for International nurses day
Purpose celebrated every year on the birthday of Florence Nightingale
May 15 2015
Remembered for International Day of Families
Theme Men in Charge Gender Equality and Childrennrsquos rights in Contemporary Families
Purpose Reflects the importance the international community attaches to familiesThe 2015
observance of the International Day of Families aims to promote gender equality and rights of
children within familiesIt will also highlight prevention of family violence through fair family law
frameworks and a variety of programme interventions
May 17th 2015
Remembered for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
May 20th 2015
Remembered for Clinical Trials Day
Theme ldquoPatients Firstrdquo
Purpose A nation wide advocacy programme known as NavChetana is launched by by ISCR in
order to create an enabling environment for clinical research by raising awareness of its roleTo
bring clinical research back on track in India Many steps are been taken by the Indian regulators
May 21st 2015
Remembered for Anti Terrorism Day Martyrdom of Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Purpose The day is annually observed on the death anniversary of seventh Prime Minister Rajiv
Gandhi who was assassinated at an election rally near Chennai by a suicide bomber from the LTTE
on 21 May 1991This is to create awareness for combating terrorism
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Remembered for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Theme Sharing Culture for a Shared Security
Purpose The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of
cultural diversity
May 22nd 2015
Remembered for International Day for Biological Diversity
Theme Biodiversity For Sustainable Development
Purpose International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated to recognize the role of
biodiversity to life on earth and human well being
May 23rd 2015
Remembered for United Nations day that is aimed at ending Obstetric Fistula
Theme End fistula Restore Wo992256e992256992256s Dig992256it992256
Purpose To promote action toward treating and preventing Obstetric fistula a condition
affecting many women in developing nations Fund raisers mobile van campaigns media
announcements are few events that promote the International day to end Obstetric Fistula
Remembered for World Turtle Day
Purpose The purpose of the observance is to bring attention to and increase knowledge of and
respect for turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive
May 25 2015
Remembered for International Missing Childrens Day
May 29th 2015
Remembered for International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Theme UN70 and UN Peacekeeping Past Present and Future
Purpose It is an occasion to salute the peacekeepers of today who serve in sone of the woeldrsquos
nost volatile and dangerous environments This Day is also a time to mourn fallen peacekeepers
May 31st 2015
Remembered for World No Tobacco Day
Theme Stop illicit trade of tobacco products
Purpose To Eliminate consumption of Tobacco Products to curb the financial legal and health
impacts of tobacco consumption
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JUNE
June 12015
Remember DayWorld Milk Day
OrganizationSAMPRO
Purpose It is celebrated to increase the common public awareness about all aspects of the
natural milk such as its natural originmilk nutritional value and various milk products including its
economic importance throughout the globe
Theme ldquoMilk is the First Food for Humanrdquo and ldquoWorld Class Nutritionrdquo
Remember Day Global Day of Parents
Organization UN
Purpose To honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide
June 22015
Remember Day International Sex Workers Day (International Whores Day)
Organization Nicaraguan HIVAIDS Commission
PurposeThe International Whores Day is a celebratory day which remembers the discrimination
of prostitutes and their often exploitative living and conditions of working
Remember Day Kailash Saga Dawa Festival
OrganizationIndia
Purpose Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the Buddhas birth enlightenment and death or
attaining of Nirvana It is the most important religious festival observed by the entire Buddhist
world
June 42015
Remember Day International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Organized UNHCR
Purpose Acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the worldwho are the victims of
physicalmental and emotional abuse
Theme To protect the rights of children
June 52015
Remember Day World Environment Day
Organized UNEP
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Purpose Raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
planet Earth
Theme Seven Billion Dreams One Planet Consume with Care
June 72015
Remember Day National Cancer Survivors Day
Organized US
Purpose Communities honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage and recognize the
contribution of families and friends
Theme Strike Out CancerGive Cancer the Boot
June 82015
Remember Day World Oceans Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To honor the worldrsquos oceancelebrate the products the ocean provides and also to
appreciate itrsquos own intrinsic value
Theme Healthy oceans healthy planet
June 122015
Remember Day Anti-Child Labour Day
Organized International Labour Organization
Purpose To provides an opportunity to gain further support of individual gov and social partners
to campaign against child labour
Theme ldquoNO to child labour ndash YES to quality education
June 132015
Remember Day International Albinism Awareness Day
Organized UN
Purpose To raise public awareness of albinism and prevent attacks and discrimination against
persons with albinism
June 142015
Remember Day World Blood Donor Day
Organized WHOWBBD
Purpose To raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood productsand to thank blood
donors for their voluntarylife-saving gifts of blood
Theme Thank you for saving my life
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June 152015
Remember Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organised WHO
Purpose To raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuseneglect and
exploitation in later life
Theme Back to the future
June 172015
Remember Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Organized UNCCD
Purpose To promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat
desertification and the effects of drought
Theme Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
June 202015
Remember Day World Refugee Day
Organized UNHR
Purpose To raise the public awareness about refugeersquos situations throughout the world
Theme With courage let us all combine
June 212015
Remember Day 1st International Yoga Day ndash 21 June 2015
Organization UN
Purpose Aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga
Remember Day Fathers Day
Purpose To celebrates fatherhood and male parenting
June 232015
Remember Day Public Service Day
Organization UNPAN
Purpose It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of
a competent civil service and aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community
Theme Proudly Serving Candians
Remember Day International Widows Day
Organization UN
Purpose To address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries
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June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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January 28
Remembered Day 150th Birth Anniversary Lala Lajpat Rai
Organized India
Purpose Born in 1865 Lala Lajpat Rai Played a pivotal role in Indiarsquos fight for independence and
was popularly known as ldquoPunjab Kesarirdquo (Lion of Punjab) He died on Oct 30 1928
FEBRUARY
February 1 2015
Remembered Day 38th Indian Coast Guard Day
Organized India
Purpose To protects Indias maritime interests and enforces maritime law with jurisdiction over
the territorial waters of India including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone
February 2 2015
Remembered Day World Wetland Day
Purpose To raise public awareness of wetland values and benefits and promote the
conservation and wise use of wetlands
Theme Wetlands for Our Future
February 4 2015
Remembered Day World Cancer Day
Organized Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) amp UN
Purpose To raise awareness of cancer among the people and to encourage its prevention
detection and treatment
Theme lsquoNot beyond usrsquo
February 06 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
Organized UN
Purpose The day is being observed to make the world aware of female genital mutilation (FGM)
and to promote its eradication
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to Female
Genital Mutilation
February 10 2015
Remembered Day National Deworming Day
Organized India
Purpose Focused on reducing the threat of parasitic worm infections in India
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February 13 2015
Remembered Day World Radio Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To promote greater participation of youth in radio not only as listeners but as
producers and broadcasters
Theme Youth and Radio
February 20 2015
Remembered Day World Day of Social Justice
Organized International Labour Organization amp UN
Purpose to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty exclusion and unemployment
Theme Ending human trafficking and forced labour
February 21 2015
Remembered Day International Mother Language Day (IMLD)
Organized UNESCO amp UN
Purpose To promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism
Theme Inclusion in and through education Language counts
February 24 2015
Remembered Day Central Excise Day
Organized India
Purpose To encourage the employees of excise department to carry out the central excise duty
all over the India in better way in order to prevent the corruption in goods manufacturing
business as well as implement other rules to carry out best possible excise
services
Theme Year of Tax Payers
February 28 2015
Remembered Day National Science Day
Organized India
Purpose To spread the message of importance of science and its application among the people
Theme Science for Nation Building
Remembered Day Rare Disease Day
Purpose To raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and
medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families
Theme Day-by-Day Hand-in-Hand
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MARCH
March 01 2015
Remembered Day Zero Discrimination Day
Purpose To create awareness to people from all corners of the world about the evil
consequences of discrimination to celebrate diversity and to reject discrimination
Theme Open Up Reach Out
March 03 2015
Remembered Day World Wildlife Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the Worldrsquos flora and fauna
Theme lsquoWildlife Crime is serious letrsquos get serious about wildlife crime
Remembered Day National Defence Day
March 04 2015
Remembered Day National Security Day (Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas)
Purpose To praise the work of security forces who plays a major role in maintaining peace and
security of the people in India
Remembered Day World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation
Purpose To create awareness against sexual exploitation which overwhelmingly involves women
and Children
March 08 2015
Remembered Day World Womenrsquos Day
Purpose To celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality
Theme Empowering Women Empowering Humanity Picture it
March 10 2015
Remembered Day Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Raising Day
Purpose CISF is a dedicated force which provides security to a wide range of critical
infrastructure assets of India
March 12 2015
Remembered Day World Kidney Day
Purpose To create awareness among the people globally about the importance of the kidneys
and also to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health issues
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Theme Kidney Health For All
March 13 2015
Remembered Day World Rotaract Day
Purpose To recognize the services offered by the Rotaractors through out the World
March 14 2015
Remembered Day Pi Day
Purpose Students mathematicians and math enthusiasts all around the world celebrate Pi Day
by participating in pi themed activities and contests that include making and eating pies
converting numbers such as the time or ones age using pi and reciting the digits of pi
March 15 2015
Remembered Day World Consumer Rights Day
Purpose To promote the basic rights of all the consumers to demand that those rights are
respected and protected
Theme Helping consumers choose healthy diets
March 18 2015
Remembered Day Ordnance Factories Day
Purpose The day is celebrated by displaying the rifles guns artillery ammunition etc in
exhibitions all over India
March 20 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Happiness
Theme Your happiness is part of something bigger
Remembered Day World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People
Purpose Celebrated and promoted by professionals making work for young audiences all over
the world
Remembered Day World Sparrow Day
Purpose To create awareness of the house sparrows and other birds to the rapidly changing
environments and of threats to their populations
March 21 2015
Remembered Day International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
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Purpose Aims to remind people of racial discriminationrsquos negative consequences It also
encourages people to remember their obligation and determination to combat racial
discrimination
Theme Learning from historical tragedies to combat racial discrimination today
Remembered Day World Poetry Day
Purpose To promote the reading writing publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the
world
Remembered Day International Day of Nowruz
Purpose To celebrates the start of the Persian spring festival March 21 ever year It occurs on or
around the time of the March equinox
Remembered Day World Down Syndrome Day
Purpose To raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights
inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome
Remembered Day International Day of Forests
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and of trees outside forests
Theme ldquoForests and Climate Changerdquo
March 22 2015
Remembered Day World Water Day
Purpose To create awareness among the people about the importance of conservation of this
valuable finite resource for the future generations
Theme Water and Sustainable Development
March 23 2015
Remembered Day World Meteorological Day
Purpose To support the all the countries by providing meteorological services related to natural
disasters climate and water
Theme ldquoClimate knowledge for climate actionrdquo
March 24 2015
Remembered Day World Tuberculosis Day
Purpose To create awareness to the public about the dreadful tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to
eliminate the disease
Theme Reach Treat Cure Everyone
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Remembered Day International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights
Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Purpose To promote the importance of the right to truth and justice
Remembered Day International Day for Achievers
March 25 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Purpose It honors the lives of those who died as a result of slavery or experienced the horrors of
the transatlantic slave trade It is also an occasion to raise awareness about the dangers of racism
and prejudice
Theme Women and Slavery
Remembered Day International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
Purpose Date is the anniversary of the abduction of Alec Collett a journalist who died while
working for the UN
March 27 2015
Remembered Day World Theatre Day
March 28 2015
Remembered Day Earth Hour [ 830PM to 930PM ]
Purpose To create awareness for global warming and Earth Hour is a global campaign with a
simple message to switch off non-essential lights for one hour
APRIL
April 2 2015
Remembered Day World Autism Awareness Day
Purpose To raise awareness of autism on all levels in the society and to make all the UN
organizations member states NGOs and all private and public organizations participate in WAAD
Theme Employment The Autism Advantage
April 4 2015
Remembered Day International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Theme ldquoMore than Minesrdquo
Purpose UN is working towards raising awareness about landmines and other threats and
progressing towards their eradication
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April 6 2015
Remembered Day 2nd International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Purpose To recognizes the power of sport in promoting peace and erasing cultural barriers
worldwide
April 7 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda
Purpose UN made an awareness raising appeal to help avert acts of genocide in future The
International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda has been commemorated every year
since 2004 to avoid the mistakes of the past
Remembered Day World Health Day
Theme Food safety ndash the global view
Purpose To mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948 amp focus on increasing the life
expectancy by adding good health to the lives of people and promoting healthier living habits
April 11 2015
Remembered Day National Safe Motherhood Day 2015
Theme lsquoNothing About Us Without Usrsquo ndash Citizens participation and engagement for improving
womenrsquos and childrenrsquos health
Purpose To create awareness on proper healthcare and maternity facilities to pregnant and
lactating women
April 12 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Human Space Flight
Purpose The day remembers the first human space flight on April 12 1961
April 14 2015
Remembered Day Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar ndash 124th Birth Anniversary
Google came up with a doodle to mark the Birth Anniversary of Dr Ambedkar The doodle which
featured a picture of Babasaheb
April 17 2015
Remembered Day World Hemophilia Day
Theme Building a family of support
Purpose Awareness about Hemophilia and other Bleeding disorders in stressed
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April 18 2015
Remembered Day World Heritage Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness among the people to conserve and protect the valuable assets
and cultural heritage across the world
April 21 2015
Remembered Day Ninth National Civil Services Day
Purpose The day is observed by all Civil Services to re-dedicate and re-commit themselves to
the cause of the people
April 22 2015
Remembered Day International Mother Earth Day
Theme lsquoItrsquos our turn to leadrsquo
Purpose Day promotes a view of the Earth as the entity that sustains all living things found in
nature
April 23 2015
Remembered Day World Book and Copyright Day
World Book Capital 2015 Incheon Republic of Korea
Purpose Day was mainly chosen on basis that notable authors like CervantesShakesphere
Garcilasco who passed away on this day
Remembered Day English Language Day
Purpose Aims to entertain and inform people about the history culture and achievements
associated with the language
April 24 2015
Remembered Day National Panchayati Day
Purpose The day marks the passing of Constitution[73rd Amendment]Act 1992 that came into
force from 24th of April 1993
April 25 2015
Remembered Day World Malaria Day
Theme invest in future and defeat malaria
Purpose To recognise the global efforts to control malaria It is an occasion to highlight the need
for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria control and elimination
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April 26 2015
Remembered Day World Intellectual Property Day (World IP Day)
Purpose Aims to increase peoplersquos awareness and understanding of intellectual property (IP)
April 28 2015
Remembered Day World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Theme ldquoJoin in building a culture of prevention on Occupational Safety and Healthrdquo
Purpose Aims to promote rights at work encourage decent employment opportunities boost
social protection and strengthen dialogue in work-related issues
April 29 2015
Remembered Day Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
Purpose Day gives chance for all the people to remember and show their gratitude to the
victims of chemical warfare
Remembered Day World Dance Day
Purpose Aim to attract the attention of the wider public to the art of dance
April 30 2015
Remembered Day International Jazz Day
Purpose Day is to promote peacedialogue among various cultures diversity eradicating
discriminationrespect of human dignity promotion gender equality and individual expression
April 24 ndash 30 2015
Remembered Week World Immunization Week [WHO] April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Fire Prevention Week
April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Prevention of Blindness Week
MAY May 1 2015
Remembered for International Labours Day
May 3 2015
Remembered for World Press Freedom Day
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Theme ldquoLet journalism thrive towards better reportinggender equalitymedia safety in the
digital agerdquo
Purpose This day gives an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles to evaluate press
freedom to assess the state of freedom of press all over the world and to defend the media from
attacks on their independence
May 4 2015
Remembered for International Buddha Poornima Diwas
May 5 2015
Remembered for (first tuesday of the May) World Asthma Day
Theme You can control your Asthma and the sub-theme Itrsquos time to control your Asthma
Purpose To increase the awareness about this disease among the people The May month is
also known as Asthma Awareness Month GINA or Global Initiative for Asthma organises this
annual event to create awareness and promote ways to cure the disease around the world
Remembered for International Day of the Midwife
Purpose To increase the awareness about the contribution of the midwives towards the patients
all over the world
May 8 2015
Remembered for World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Theme Power of Humanity The Fundamental Principles in Action
8-9 May 2015
Remembered for Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives
during the Second World War
Purpose The UN General Assembly declared 8ndash9 May as a time of remembrance and
reconciliation and while recognizing that Member States may have individual days of victory
liberation and commemoration invited all Member States organizations of the United Nations
System non-governmental organizations and individuals to observe annually either one or both of
these days in an appropriate manner to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War
9-10 May 2015
Remembered for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD)
Theme Energy ndash make it bird-friendly
Purpose It is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation
of migratory birds and their habitats
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May 10 2015
Remembered for Motherrsquos Day (second Sunday of the month of May)
Purpose celebrated every year to honour and respect a mother
May 11 2015
Remembered for National Technology Day
Purpose Celebrated since 1999The day glorifies the importance of science in day to day life
and motivates students to adopt science as the career optionIt is celebrated annually all over the
India to commemorate technological breakthroughs
May 12 2015
Remembered for International nurses day
Purpose celebrated every year on the birthday of Florence Nightingale
May 15 2015
Remembered for International Day of Families
Theme Men in Charge Gender Equality and Childrennrsquos rights in Contemporary Families
Purpose Reflects the importance the international community attaches to familiesThe 2015
observance of the International Day of Families aims to promote gender equality and rights of
children within familiesIt will also highlight prevention of family violence through fair family law
frameworks and a variety of programme interventions
May 17th 2015
Remembered for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
May 20th 2015
Remembered for Clinical Trials Day
Theme ldquoPatients Firstrdquo
Purpose A nation wide advocacy programme known as NavChetana is launched by by ISCR in
order to create an enabling environment for clinical research by raising awareness of its roleTo
bring clinical research back on track in India Many steps are been taken by the Indian regulators
May 21st 2015
Remembered for Anti Terrorism Day Martyrdom of Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Purpose The day is annually observed on the death anniversary of seventh Prime Minister Rajiv
Gandhi who was assassinated at an election rally near Chennai by a suicide bomber from the LTTE
on 21 May 1991This is to create awareness for combating terrorism
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Remembered for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Theme Sharing Culture for a Shared Security
Purpose The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of
cultural diversity
May 22nd 2015
Remembered for International Day for Biological Diversity
Theme Biodiversity For Sustainable Development
Purpose International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated to recognize the role of
biodiversity to life on earth and human well being
May 23rd 2015
Remembered for United Nations day that is aimed at ending Obstetric Fistula
Theme End fistula Restore Wo992256e992256992256s Dig992256it992256
Purpose To promote action toward treating and preventing Obstetric fistula a condition
affecting many women in developing nations Fund raisers mobile van campaigns media
announcements are few events that promote the International day to end Obstetric Fistula
Remembered for World Turtle Day
Purpose The purpose of the observance is to bring attention to and increase knowledge of and
respect for turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive
May 25 2015
Remembered for International Missing Childrens Day
May 29th 2015
Remembered for International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Theme UN70 and UN Peacekeeping Past Present and Future
Purpose It is an occasion to salute the peacekeepers of today who serve in sone of the woeldrsquos
nost volatile and dangerous environments This Day is also a time to mourn fallen peacekeepers
May 31st 2015
Remembered for World No Tobacco Day
Theme Stop illicit trade of tobacco products
Purpose To Eliminate consumption of Tobacco Products to curb the financial legal and health
impacts of tobacco consumption
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JUNE
June 12015
Remember DayWorld Milk Day
OrganizationSAMPRO
Purpose It is celebrated to increase the common public awareness about all aspects of the
natural milk such as its natural originmilk nutritional value and various milk products including its
economic importance throughout the globe
Theme ldquoMilk is the First Food for Humanrdquo and ldquoWorld Class Nutritionrdquo
Remember Day Global Day of Parents
Organization UN
Purpose To honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide
June 22015
Remember Day International Sex Workers Day (International Whores Day)
Organization Nicaraguan HIVAIDS Commission
PurposeThe International Whores Day is a celebratory day which remembers the discrimination
of prostitutes and their often exploitative living and conditions of working
Remember Day Kailash Saga Dawa Festival
OrganizationIndia
Purpose Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the Buddhas birth enlightenment and death or
attaining of Nirvana It is the most important religious festival observed by the entire Buddhist
world
June 42015
Remember Day International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Organized UNHCR
Purpose Acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the worldwho are the victims of
physicalmental and emotional abuse
Theme To protect the rights of children
June 52015
Remember Day World Environment Day
Organized UNEP
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Purpose Raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
planet Earth
Theme Seven Billion Dreams One Planet Consume with Care
June 72015
Remember Day National Cancer Survivors Day
Organized US
Purpose Communities honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage and recognize the
contribution of families and friends
Theme Strike Out CancerGive Cancer the Boot
June 82015
Remember Day World Oceans Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To honor the worldrsquos oceancelebrate the products the ocean provides and also to
appreciate itrsquos own intrinsic value
Theme Healthy oceans healthy planet
June 122015
Remember Day Anti-Child Labour Day
Organized International Labour Organization
Purpose To provides an opportunity to gain further support of individual gov and social partners
to campaign against child labour
Theme ldquoNO to child labour ndash YES to quality education
June 132015
Remember Day International Albinism Awareness Day
Organized UN
Purpose To raise public awareness of albinism and prevent attacks and discrimination against
persons with albinism
June 142015
Remember Day World Blood Donor Day
Organized WHOWBBD
Purpose To raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood productsand to thank blood
donors for their voluntarylife-saving gifts of blood
Theme Thank you for saving my life
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June 152015
Remember Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organised WHO
Purpose To raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuseneglect and
exploitation in later life
Theme Back to the future
June 172015
Remember Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Organized UNCCD
Purpose To promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat
desertification and the effects of drought
Theme Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
June 202015
Remember Day World Refugee Day
Organized UNHR
Purpose To raise the public awareness about refugeersquos situations throughout the world
Theme With courage let us all combine
June 212015
Remember Day 1st International Yoga Day ndash 21 June 2015
Organization UN
Purpose Aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga
Remember Day Fathers Day
Purpose To celebrates fatherhood and male parenting
June 232015
Remember Day Public Service Day
Organization UNPAN
Purpose It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of
a competent civil service and aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community
Theme Proudly Serving Candians
Remember Day International Widows Day
Organization UN
Purpose To address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries
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June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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February 13 2015
Remembered Day World Radio Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To promote greater participation of youth in radio not only as listeners but as
producers and broadcasters
Theme Youth and Radio
February 20 2015
Remembered Day World Day of Social Justice
Organized International Labour Organization amp UN
Purpose to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty exclusion and unemployment
Theme Ending human trafficking and forced labour
February 21 2015
Remembered Day International Mother Language Day (IMLD)
Organized UNESCO amp UN
Purpose To promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism
Theme Inclusion in and through education Language counts
February 24 2015
Remembered Day Central Excise Day
Organized India
Purpose To encourage the employees of excise department to carry out the central excise duty
all over the India in better way in order to prevent the corruption in goods manufacturing
business as well as implement other rules to carry out best possible excise
services
Theme Year of Tax Payers
February 28 2015
Remembered Day National Science Day
Organized India
Purpose To spread the message of importance of science and its application among the people
Theme Science for Nation Building
Remembered Day Rare Disease Day
Purpose To raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and
medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families
Theme Day-by-Day Hand-in-Hand
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MARCH
March 01 2015
Remembered Day Zero Discrimination Day
Purpose To create awareness to people from all corners of the world about the evil
consequences of discrimination to celebrate diversity and to reject discrimination
Theme Open Up Reach Out
March 03 2015
Remembered Day World Wildlife Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the Worldrsquos flora and fauna
Theme lsquoWildlife Crime is serious letrsquos get serious about wildlife crime
Remembered Day National Defence Day
March 04 2015
Remembered Day National Security Day (Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas)
Purpose To praise the work of security forces who plays a major role in maintaining peace and
security of the people in India
Remembered Day World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation
Purpose To create awareness against sexual exploitation which overwhelmingly involves women
and Children
March 08 2015
Remembered Day World Womenrsquos Day
Purpose To celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality
Theme Empowering Women Empowering Humanity Picture it
March 10 2015
Remembered Day Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Raising Day
Purpose CISF is a dedicated force which provides security to a wide range of critical
infrastructure assets of India
March 12 2015
Remembered Day World Kidney Day
Purpose To create awareness among the people globally about the importance of the kidneys
and also to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health issues
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Theme Kidney Health For All
March 13 2015
Remembered Day World Rotaract Day
Purpose To recognize the services offered by the Rotaractors through out the World
March 14 2015
Remembered Day Pi Day
Purpose Students mathematicians and math enthusiasts all around the world celebrate Pi Day
by participating in pi themed activities and contests that include making and eating pies
converting numbers such as the time or ones age using pi and reciting the digits of pi
March 15 2015
Remembered Day World Consumer Rights Day
Purpose To promote the basic rights of all the consumers to demand that those rights are
respected and protected
Theme Helping consumers choose healthy diets
March 18 2015
Remembered Day Ordnance Factories Day
Purpose The day is celebrated by displaying the rifles guns artillery ammunition etc in
exhibitions all over India
March 20 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Happiness
Theme Your happiness is part of something bigger
Remembered Day World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People
Purpose Celebrated and promoted by professionals making work for young audiences all over
the world
Remembered Day World Sparrow Day
Purpose To create awareness of the house sparrows and other birds to the rapidly changing
environments and of threats to their populations
March 21 2015
Remembered Day International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
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Purpose Aims to remind people of racial discriminationrsquos negative consequences It also
encourages people to remember their obligation and determination to combat racial
discrimination
Theme Learning from historical tragedies to combat racial discrimination today
Remembered Day World Poetry Day
Purpose To promote the reading writing publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the
world
Remembered Day International Day of Nowruz
Purpose To celebrates the start of the Persian spring festival March 21 ever year It occurs on or
around the time of the March equinox
Remembered Day World Down Syndrome Day
Purpose To raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights
inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome
Remembered Day International Day of Forests
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and of trees outside forests
Theme ldquoForests and Climate Changerdquo
March 22 2015
Remembered Day World Water Day
Purpose To create awareness among the people about the importance of conservation of this
valuable finite resource for the future generations
Theme Water and Sustainable Development
March 23 2015
Remembered Day World Meteorological Day
Purpose To support the all the countries by providing meteorological services related to natural
disasters climate and water
Theme ldquoClimate knowledge for climate actionrdquo
March 24 2015
Remembered Day World Tuberculosis Day
Purpose To create awareness to the public about the dreadful tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to
eliminate the disease
Theme Reach Treat Cure Everyone
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Remembered Day International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights
Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Purpose To promote the importance of the right to truth and justice
Remembered Day International Day for Achievers
March 25 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Purpose It honors the lives of those who died as a result of slavery or experienced the horrors of
the transatlantic slave trade It is also an occasion to raise awareness about the dangers of racism
and prejudice
Theme Women and Slavery
Remembered Day International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
Purpose Date is the anniversary of the abduction of Alec Collett a journalist who died while
working for the UN
March 27 2015
Remembered Day World Theatre Day
March 28 2015
Remembered Day Earth Hour [ 830PM to 930PM ]
Purpose To create awareness for global warming and Earth Hour is a global campaign with a
simple message to switch off non-essential lights for one hour
APRIL
April 2 2015
Remembered Day World Autism Awareness Day
Purpose To raise awareness of autism on all levels in the society and to make all the UN
organizations member states NGOs and all private and public organizations participate in WAAD
Theme Employment The Autism Advantage
April 4 2015
Remembered Day International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Theme ldquoMore than Minesrdquo
Purpose UN is working towards raising awareness about landmines and other threats and
progressing towards their eradication
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April 6 2015
Remembered Day 2nd International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Purpose To recognizes the power of sport in promoting peace and erasing cultural barriers
worldwide
April 7 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda
Purpose UN made an awareness raising appeal to help avert acts of genocide in future The
International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda has been commemorated every year
since 2004 to avoid the mistakes of the past
Remembered Day World Health Day
Theme Food safety ndash the global view
Purpose To mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948 amp focus on increasing the life
expectancy by adding good health to the lives of people and promoting healthier living habits
April 11 2015
Remembered Day National Safe Motherhood Day 2015
Theme lsquoNothing About Us Without Usrsquo ndash Citizens participation and engagement for improving
womenrsquos and childrenrsquos health
Purpose To create awareness on proper healthcare and maternity facilities to pregnant and
lactating women
April 12 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Human Space Flight
Purpose The day remembers the first human space flight on April 12 1961
April 14 2015
Remembered Day Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar ndash 124th Birth Anniversary
Google came up with a doodle to mark the Birth Anniversary of Dr Ambedkar The doodle which
featured a picture of Babasaheb
April 17 2015
Remembered Day World Hemophilia Day
Theme Building a family of support
Purpose Awareness about Hemophilia and other Bleeding disorders in stressed
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April 18 2015
Remembered Day World Heritage Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness among the people to conserve and protect the valuable assets
and cultural heritage across the world
April 21 2015
Remembered Day Ninth National Civil Services Day
Purpose The day is observed by all Civil Services to re-dedicate and re-commit themselves to
the cause of the people
April 22 2015
Remembered Day International Mother Earth Day
Theme lsquoItrsquos our turn to leadrsquo
Purpose Day promotes a view of the Earth as the entity that sustains all living things found in
nature
April 23 2015
Remembered Day World Book and Copyright Day
World Book Capital 2015 Incheon Republic of Korea
Purpose Day was mainly chosen on basis that notable authors like CervantesShakesphere
Garcilasco who passed away on this day
Remembered Day English Language Day
Purpose Aims to entertain and inform people about the history culture and achievements
associated with the language
April 24 2015
Remembered Day National Panchayati Day
Purpose The day marks the passing of Constitution[73rd Amendment]Act 1992 that came into
force from 24th of April 1993
April 25 2015
Remembered Day World Malaria Day
Theme invest in future and defeat malaria
Purpose To recognise the global efforts to control malaria It is an occasion to highlight the need
for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria control and elimination
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April 26 2015
Remembered Day World Intellectual Property Day (World IP Day)
Purpose Aims to increase peoplersquos awareness and understanding of intellectual property (IP)
April 28 2015
Remembered Day World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Theme ldquoJoin in building a culture of prevention on Occupational Safety and Healthrdquo
Purpose Aims to promote rights at work encourage decent employment opportunities boost
social protection and strengthen dialogue in work-related issues
April 29 2015
Remembered Day Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
Purpose Day gives chance for all the people to remember and show their gratitude to the
victims of chemical warfare
Remembered Day World Dance Day
Purpose Aim to attract the attention of the wider public to the art of dance
April 30 2015
Remembered Day International Jazz Day
Purpose Day is to promote peacedialogue among various cultures diversity eradicating
discriminationrespect of human dignity promotion gender equality and individual expression
April 24 ndash 30 2015
Remembered Week World Immunization Week [WHO] April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Fire Prevention Week
April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Prevention of Blindness Week
MAY May 1 2015
Remembered for International Labours Day
May 3 2015
Remembered for World Press Freedom Day
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Theme ldquoLet journalism thrive towards better reportinggender equalitymedia safety in the
digital agerdquo
Purpose This day gives an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles to evaluate press
freedom to assess the state of freedom of press all over the world and to defend the media from
attacks on their independence
May 4 2015
Remembered for International Buddha Poornima Diwas
May 5 2015
Remembered for (first tuesday of the May) World Asthma Day
Theme You can control your Asthma and the sub-theme Itrsquos time to control your Asthma
Purpose To increase the awareness about this disease among the people The May month is
also known as Asthma Awareness Month GINA or Global Initiative for Asthma organises this
annual event to create awareness and promote ways to cure the disease around the world
Remembered for International Day of the Midwife
Purpose To increase the awareness about the contribution of the midwives towards the patients
all over the world
May 8 2015
Remembered for World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Theme Power of Humanity The Fundamental Principles in Action
8-9 May 2015
Remembered for Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives
during the Second World War
Purpose The UN General Assembly declared 8ndash9 May as a time of remembrance and
reconciliation and while recognizing that Member States may have individual days of victory
liberation and commemoration invited all Member States organizations of the United Nations
System non-governmental organizations and individuals to observe annually either one or both of
these days in an appropriate manner to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War
9-10 May 2015
Remembered for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD)
Theme Energy ndash make it bird-friendly
Purpose It is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation
of migratory birds and their habitats
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May 10 2015
Remembered for Motherrsquos Day (second Sunday of the month of May)
Purpose celebrated every year to honour and respect a mother
May 11 2015
Remembered for National Technology Day
Purpose Celebrated since 1999The day glorifies the importance of science in day to day life
and motivates students to adopt science as the career optionIt is celebrated annually all over the
India to commemorate technological breakthroughs
May 12 2015
Remembered for International nurses day
Purpose celebrated every year on the birthday of Florence Nightingale
May 15 2015
Remembered for International Day of Families
Theme Men in Charge Gender Equality and Childrennrsquos rights in Contemporary Families
Purpose Reflects the importance the international community attaches to familiesThe 2015
observance of the International Day of Families aims to promote gender equality and rights of
children within familiesIt will also highlight prevention of family violence through fair family law
frameworks and a variety of programme interventions
May 17th 2015
Remembered for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
May 20th 2015
Remembered for Clinical Trials Day
Theme ldquoPatients Firstrdquo
Purpose A nation wide advocacy programme known as NavChetana is launched by by ISCR in
order to create an enabling environment for clinical research by raising awareness of its roleTo
bring clinical research back on track in India Many steps are been taken by the Indian regulators
May 21st 2015
Remembered for Anti Terrorism Day Martyrdom of Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Purpose The day is annually observed on the death anniversary of seventh Prime Minister Rajiv
Gandhi who was assassinated at an election rally near Chennai by a suicide bomber from the LTTE
on 21 May 1991This is to create awareness for combating terrorism
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Remembered for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Theme Sharing Culture for a Shared Security
Purpose The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of
cultural diversity
May 22nd 2015
Remembered for International Day for Biological Diversity
Theme Biodiversity For Sustainable Development
Purpose International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated to recognize the role of
biodiversity to life on earth and human well being
May 23rd 2015
Remembered for United Nations day that is aimed at ending Obstetric Fistula
Theme End fistula Restore Wo992256e992256992256s Dig992256it992256
Purpose To promote action toward treating and preventing Obstetric fistula a condition
affecting many women in developing nations Fund raisers mobile van campaigns media
announcements are few events that promote the International day to end Obstetric Fistula
Remembered for World Turtle Day
Purpose The purpose of the observance is to bring attention to and increase knowledge of and
respect for turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive
May 25 2015
Remembered for International Missing Childrens Day
May 29th 2015
Remembered for International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Theme UN70 and UN Peacekeeping Past Present and Future
Purpose It is an occasion to salute the peacekeepers of today who serve in sone of the woeldrsquos
nost volatile and dangerous environments This Day is also a time to mourn fallen peacekeepers
May 31st 2015
Remembered for World No Tobacco Day
Theme Stop illicit trade of tobacco products
Purpose To Eliminate consumption of Tobacco Products to curb the financial legal and health
impacts of tobacco consumption
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JUNE
June 12015
Remember DayWorld Milk Day
OrganizationSAMPRO
Purpose It is celebrated to increase the common public awareness about all aspects of the
natural milk such as its natural originmilk nutritional value and various milk products including its
economic importance throughout the globe
Theme ldquoMilk is the First Food for Humanrdquo and ldquoWorld Class Nutritionrdquo
Remember Day Global Day of Parents
Organization UN
Purpose To honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide
June 22015
Remember Day International Sex Workers Day (International Whores Day)
Organization Nicaraguan HIVAIDS Commission
PurposeThe International Whores Day is a celebratory day which remembers the discrimination
of prostitutes and their often exploitative living and conditions of working
Remember Day Kailash Saga Dawa Festival
OrganizationIndia
Purpose Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the Buddhas birth enlightenment and death or
attaining of Nirvana It is the most important religious festival observed by the entire Buddhist
world
June 42015
Remember Day International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Organized UNHCR
Purpose Acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the worldwho are the victims of
physicalmental and emotional abuse
Theme To protect the rights of children
June 52015
Remember Day World Environment Day
Organized UNEP
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Purpose Raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
planet Earth
Theme Seven Billion Dreams One Planet Consume with Care
June 72015
Remember Day National Cancer Survivors Day
Organized US
Purpose Communities honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage and recognize the
contribution of families and friends
Theme Strike Out CancerGive Cancer the Boot
June 82015
Remember Day World Oceans Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To honor the worldrsquos oceancelebrate the products the ocean provides and also to
appreciate itrsquos own intrinsic value
Theme Healthy oceans healthy planet
June 122015
Remember Day Anti-Child Labour Day
Organized International Labour Organization
Purpose To provides an opportunity to gain further support of individual gov and social partners
to campaign against child labour
Theme ldquoNO to child labour ndash YES to quality education
June 132015
Remember Day International Albinism Awareness Day
Organized UN
Purpose To raise public awareness of albinism and prevent attacks and discrimination against
persons with albinism
June 142015
Remember Day World Blood Donor Day
Organized WHOWBBD
Purpose To raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood productsand to thank blood
donors for their voluntarylife-saving gifts of blood
Theme Thank you for saving my life
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June 152015
Remember Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organised WHO
Purpose To raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuseneglect and
exploitation in later life
Theme Back to the future
June 172015
Remember Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Organized UNCCD
Purpose To promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat
desertification and the effects of drought
Theme Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
June 202015
Remember Day World Refugee Day
Organized UNHR
Purpose To raise the public awareness about refugeersquos situations throughout the world
Theme With courage let us all combine
June 212015
Remember Day 1st International Yoga Day ndash 21 June 2015
Organization UN
Purpose Aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga
Remember Day Fathers Day
Purpose To celebrates fatherhood and male parenting
June 232015
Remember Day Public Service Day
Organization UNPAN
Purpose It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of
a competent civil service and aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community
Theme Proudly Serving Candians
Remember Day International Widows Day
Organization UN
Purpose To address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries
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June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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MARCH
March 01 2015
Remembered Day Zero Discrimination Day
Purpose To create awareness to people from all corners of the world about the evil
consequences of discrimination to celebrate diversity and to reject discrimination
Theme Open Up Reach Out
March 03 2015
Remembered Day World Wildlife Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the Worldrsquos flora and fauna
Theme lsquoWildlife Crime is serious letrsquos get serious about wildlife crime
Remembered Day National Defence Day
March 04 2015
Remembered Day National Security Day (Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas)
Purpose To praise the work of security forces who plays a major role in maintaining peace and
security of the people in India
Remembered Day World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation
Purpose To create awareness against sexual exploitation which overwhelmingly involves women
and Children
March 08 2015
Remembered Day World Womenrsquos Day
Purpose To celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality
Theme Empowering Women Empowering Humanity Picture it
March 10 2015
Remembered Day Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Raising Day
Purpose CISF is a dedicated force which provides security to a wide range of critical
infrastructure assets of India
March 12 2015
Remembered Day World Kidney Day
Purpose To create awareness among the people globally about the importance of the kidneys
and also to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health issues
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Theme Kidney Health For All
March 13 2015
Remembered Day World Rotaract Day
Purpose To recognize the services offered by the Rotaractors through out the World
March 14 2015
Remembered Day Pi Day
Purpose Students mathematicians and math enthusiasts all around the world celebrate Pi Day
by participating in pi themed activities and contests that include making and eating pies
converting numbers such as the time or ones age using pi and reciting the digits of pi
March 15 2015
Remembered Day World Consumer Rights Day
Purpose To promote the basic rights of all the consumers to demand that those rights are
respected and protected
Theme Helping consumers choose healthy diets
March 18 2015
Remembered Day Ordnance Factories Day
Purpose The day is celebrated by displaying the rifles guns artillery ammunition etc in
exhibitions all over India
March 20 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Happiness
Theme Your happiness is part of something bigger
Remembered Day World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People
Purpose Celebrated and promoted by professionals making work for young audiences all over
the world
Remembered Day World Sparrow Day
Purpose To create awareness of the house sparrows and other birds to the rapidly changing
environments and of threats to their populations
March 21 2015
Remembered Day International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
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Purpose Aims to remind people of racial discriminationrsquos negative consequences It also
encourages people to remember their obligation and determination to combat racial
discrimination
Theme Learning from historical tragedies to combat racial discrimination today
Remembered Day World Poetry Day
Purpose To promote the reading writing publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the
world
Remembered Day International Day of Nowruz
Purpose To celebrates the start of the Persian spring festival March 21 ever year It occurs on or
around the time of the March equinox
Remembered Day World Down Syndrome Day
Purpose To raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights
inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome
Remembered Day International Day of Forests
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and of trees outside forests
Theme ldquoForests and Climate Changerdquo
March 22 2015
Remembered Day World Water Day
Purpose To create awareness among the people about the importance of conservation of this
valuable finite resource for the future generations
Theme Water and Sustainable Development
March 23 2015
Remembered Day World Meteorological Day
Purpose To support the all the countries by providing meteorological services related to natural
disasters climate and water
Theme ldquoClimate knowledge for climate actionrdquo
March 24 2015
Remembered Day World Tuberculosis Day
Purpose To create awareness to the public about the dreadful tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to
eliminate the disease
Theme Reach Treat Cure Everyone
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Remembered Day International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights
Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Purpose To promote the importance of the right to truth and justice
Remembered Day International Day for Achievers
March 25 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Purpose It honors the lives of those who died as a result of slavery or experienced the horrors of
the transatlantic slave trade It is also an occasion to raise awareness about the dangers of racism
and prejudice
Theme Women and Slavery
Remembered Day International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
Purpose Date is the anniversary of the abduction of Alec Collett a journalist who died while
working for the UN
March 27 2015
Remembered Day World Theatre Day
March 28 2015
Remembered Day Earth Hour [ 830PM to 930PM ]
Purpose To create awareness for global warming and Earth Hour is a global campaign with a
simple message to switch off non-essential lights for one hour
APRIL
April 2 2015
Remembered Day World Autism Awareness Day
Purpose To raise awareness of autism on all levels in the society and to make all the UN
organizations member states NGOs and all private and public organizations participate in WAAD
Theme Employment The Autism Advantage
April 4 2015
Remembered Day International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Theme ldquoMore than Minesrdquo
Purpose UN is working towards raising awareness about landmines and other threats and
progressing towards their eradication
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April 6 2015
Remembered Day 2nd International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Purpose To recognizes the power of sport in promoting peace and erasing cultural barriers
worldwide
April 7 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda
Purpose UN made an awareness raising appeal to help avert acts of genocide in future The
International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda has been commemorated every year
since 2004 to avoid the mistakes of the past
Remembered Day World Health Day
Theme Food safety ndash the global view
Purpose To mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948 amp focus on increasing the life
expectancy by adding good health to the lives of people and promoting healthier living habits
April 11 2015
Remembered Day National Safe Motherhood Day 2015
Theme lsquoNothing About Us Without Usrsquo ndash Citizens participation and engagement for improving
womenrsquos and childrenrsquos health
Purpose To create awareness on proper healthcare and maternity facilities to pregnant and
lactating women
April 12 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Human Space Flight
Purpose The day remembers the first human space flight on April 12 1961
April 14 2015
Remembered Day Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar ndash 124th Birth Anniversary
Google came up with a doodle to mark the Birth Anniversary of Dr Ambedkar The doodle which
featured a picture of Babasaheb
April 17 2015
Remembered Day World Hemophilia Day
Theme Building a family of support
Purpose Awareness about Hemophilia and other Bleeding disorders in stressed
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April 18 2015
Remembered Day World Heritage Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness among the people to conserve and protect the valuable assets
and cultural heritage across the world
April 21 2015
Remembered Day Ninth National Civil Services Day
Purpose The day is observed by all Civil Services to re-dedicate and re-commit themselves to
the cause of the people
April 22 2015
Remembered Day International Mother Earth Day
Theme lsquoItrsquos our turn to leadrsquo
Purpose Day promotes a view of the Earth as the entity that sustains all living things found in
nature
April 23 2015
Remembered Day World Book and Copyright Day
World Book Capital 2015 Incheon Republic of Korea
Purpose Day was mainly chosen on basis that notable authors like CervantesShakesphere
Garcilasco who passed away on this day
Remembered Day English Language Day
Purpose Aims to entertain and inform people about the history culture and achievements
associated with the language
April 24 2015
Remembered Day National Panchayati Day
Purpose The day marks the passing of Constitution[73rd Amendment]Act 1992 that came into
force from 24th of April 1993
April 25 2015
Remembered Day World Malaria Day
Theme invest in future and defeat malaria
Purpose To recognise the global efforts to control malaria It is an occasion to highlight the need
for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria control and elimination
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April 26 2015
Remembered Day World Intellectual Property Day (World IP Day)
Purpose Aims to increase peoplersquos awareness and understanding of intellectual property (IP)
April 28 2015
Remembered Day World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Theme ldquoJoin in building a culture of prevention on Occupational Safety and Healthrdquo
Purpose Aims to promote rights at work encourage decent employment opportunities boost
social protection and strengthen dialogue in work-related issues
April 29 2015
Remembered Day Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
Purpose Day gives chance for all the people to remember and show their gratitude to the
victims of chemical warfare
Remembered Day World Dance Day
Purpose Aim to attract the attention of the wider public to the art of dance
April 30 2015
Remembered Day International Jazz Day
Purpose Day is to promote peacedialogue among various cultures diversity eradicating
discriminationrespect of human dignity promotion gender equality and individual expression
April 24 ndash 30 2015
Remembered Week World Immunization Week [WHO] April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Fire Prevention Week
April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Prevention of Blindness Week
MAY May 1 2015
Remembered for International Labours Day
May 3 2015
Remembered for World Press Freedom Day
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Theme ldquoLet journalism thrive towards better reportinggender equalitymedia safety in the
digital agerdquo
Purpose This day gives an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles to evaluate press
freedom to assess the state of freedom of press all over the world and to defend the media from
attacks on their independence
May 4 2015
Remembered for International Buddha Poornima Diwas
May 5 2015
Remembered for (first tuesday of the May) World Asthma Day
Theme You can control your Asthma and the sub-theme Itrsquos time to control your Asthma
Purpose To increase the awareness about this disease among the people The May month is
also known as Asthma Awareness Month GINA or Global Initiative for Asthma organises this
annual event to create awareness and promote ways to cure the disease around the world
Remembered for International Day of the Midwife
Purpose To increase the awareness about the contribution of the midwives towards the patients
all over the world
May 8 2015
Remembered for World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Theme Power of Humanity The Fundamental Principles in Action
8-9 May 2015
Remembered for Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives
during the Second World War
Purpose The UN General Assembly declared 8ndash9 May as a time of remembrance and
reconciliation and while recognizing that Member States may have individual days of victory
liberation and commemoration invited all Member States organizations of the United Nations
System non-governmental organizations and individuals to observe annually either one or both of
these days in an appropriate manner to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War
9-10 May 2015
Remembered for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD)
Theme Energy ndash make it bird-friendly
Purpose It is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation
of migratory birds and their habitats
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May 10 2015
Remembered for Motherrsquos Day (second Sunday of the month of May)
Purpose celebrated every year to honour and respect a mother
May 11 2015
Remembered for National Technology Day
Purpose Celebrated since 1999The day glorifies the importance of science in day to day life
and motivates students to adopt science as the career optionIt is celebrated annually all over the
India to commemorate technological breakthroughs
May 12 2015
Remembered for International nurses day
Purpose celebrated every year on the birthday of Florence Nightingale
May 15 2015
Remembered for International Day of Families
Theme Men in Charge Gender Equality and Childrennrsquos rights in Contemporary Families
Purpose Reflects the importance the international community attaches to familiesThe 2015
observance of the International Day of Families aims to promote gender equality and rights of
children within familiesIt will also highlight prevention of family violence through fair family law
frameworks and a variety of programme interventions
May 17th 2015
Remembered for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
May 20th 2015
Remembered for Clinical Trials Day
Theme ldquoPatients Firstrdquo
Purpose A nation wide advocacy programme known as NavChetana is launched by by ISCR in
order to create an enabling environment for clinical research by raising awareness of its roleTo
bring clinical research back on track in India Many steps are been taken by the Indian regulators
May 21st 2015
Remembered for Anti Terrorism Day Martyrdom of Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Purpose The day is annually observed on the death anniversary of seventh Prime Minister Rajiv
Gandhi who was assassinated at an election rally near Chennai by a suicide bomber from the LTTE
on 21 May 1991This is to create awareness for combating terrorism
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Remembered for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Theme Sharing Culture for a Shared Security
Purpose The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of
cultural diversity
May 22nd 2015
Remembered for International Day for Biological Diversity
Theme Biodiversity For Sustainable Development
Purpose International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated to recognize the role of
biodiversity to life on earth and human well being
May 23rd 2015
Remembered for United Nations day that is aimed at ending Obstetric Fistula
Theme End fistula Restore Wo992256e992256992256s Dig992256it992256
Purpose To promote action toward treating and preventing Obstetric fistula a condition
affecting many women in developing nations Fund raisers mobile van campaigns media
announcements are few events that promote the International day to end Obstetric Fistula
Remembered for World Turtle Day
Purpose The purpose of the observance is to bring attention to and increase knowledge of and
respect for turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive
May 25 2015
Remembered for International Missing Childrens Day
May 29th 2015
Remembered for International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Theme UN70 and UN Peacekeeping Past Present and Future
Purpose It is an occasion to salute the peacekeepers of today who serve in sone of the woeldrsquos
nost volatile and dangerous environments This Day is also a time to mourn fallen peacekeepers
May 31st 2015
Remembered for World No Tobacco Day
Theme Stop illicit trade of tobacco products
Purpose To Eliminate consumption of Tobacco Products to curb the financial legal and health
impacts of tobacco consumption
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JUNE
June 12015
Remember DayWorld Milk Day
OrganizationSAMPRO
Purpose It is celebrated to increase the common public awareness about all aspects of the
natural milk such as its natural originmilk nutritional value and various milk products including its
economic importance throughout the globe
Theme ldquoMilk is the First Food for Humanrdquo and ldquoWorld Class Nutritionrdquo
Remember Day Global Day of Parents
Organization UN
Purpose To honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide
June 22015
Remember Day International Sex Workers Day (International Whores Day)
Organization Nicaraguan HIVAIDS Commission
PurposeThe International Whores Day is a celebratory day which remembers the discrimination
of prostitutes and their often exploitative living and conditions of working
Remember Day Kailash Saga Dawa Festival
OrganizationIndia
Purpose Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the Buddhas birth enlightenment and death or
attaining of Nirvana It is the most important religious festival observed by the entire Buddhist
world
June 42015
Remember Day International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Organized UNHCR
Purpose Acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the worldwho are the victims of
physicalmental and emotional abuse
Theme To protect the rights of children
June 52015
Remember Day World Environment Day
Organized UNEP
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Purpose Raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
planet Earth
Theme Seven Billion Dreams One Planet Consume with Care
June 72015
Remember Day National Cancer Survivors Day
Organized US
Purpose Communities honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage and recognize the
contribution of families and friends
Theme Strike Out CancerGive Cancer the Boot
June 82015
Remember Day World Oceans Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To honor the worldrsquos oceancelebrate the products the ocean provides and also to
appreciate itrsquos own intrinsic value
Theme Healthy oceans healthy planet
June 122015
Remember Day Anti-Child Labour Day
Organized International Labour Organization
Purpose To provides an opportunity to gain further support of individual gov and social partners
to campaign against child labour
Theme ldquoNO to child labour ndash YES to quality education
June 132015
Remember Day International Albinism Awareness Day
Organized UN
Purpose To raise public awareness of albinism and prevent attacks and discrimination against
persons with albinism
June 142015
Remember Day World Blood Donor Day
Organized WHOWBBD
Purpose To raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood productsand to thank blood
donors for their voluntarylife-saving gifts of blood
Theme Thank you for saving my life
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June 152015
Remember Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organised WHO
Purpose To raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuseneglect and
exploitation in later life
Theme Back to the future
June 172015
Remember Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Organized UNCCD
Purpose To promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat
desertification and the effects of drought
Theme Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
June 202015
Remember Day World Refugee Day
Organized UNHR
Purpose To raise the public awareness about refugeersquos situations throughout the world
Theme With courage let us all combine
June 212015
Remember Day 1st International Yoga Day ndash 21 June 2015
Organization UN
Purpose Aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga
Remember Day Fathers Day
Purpose To celebrates fatherhood and male parenting
June 232015
Remember Day Public Service Day
Organization UNPAN
Purpose It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of
a competent civil service and aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community
Theme Proudly Serving Candians
Remember Day International Widows Day
Organization UN
Purpose To address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries
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June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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Theme Kidney Health For All
March 13 2015
Remembered Day World Rotaract Day
Purpose To recognize the services offered by the Rotaractors through out the World
March 14 2015
Remembered Day Pi Day
Purpose Students mathematicians and math enthusiasts all around the world celebrate Pi Day
by participating in pi themed activities and contests that include making and eating pies
converting numbers such as the time or ones age using pi and reciting the digits of pi
March 15 2015
Remembered Day World Consumer Rights Day
Purpose To promote the basic rights of all the consumers to demand that those rights are
respected and protected
Theme Helping consumers choose healthy diets
March 18 2015
Remembered Day Ordnance Factories Day
Purpose The day is celebrated by displaying the rifles guns artillery ammunition etc in
exhibitions all over India
March 20 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Happiness
Theme Your happiness is part of something bigger
Remembered Day World Day of Theatre for Children and Young People
Purpose Celebrated and promoted by professionals making work for young audiences all over
the world
Remembered Day World Sparrow Day
Purpose To create awareness of the house sparrows and other birds to the rapidly changing
environments and of threats to their populations
March 21 2015
Remembered Day International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
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Purpose Aims to remind people of racial discriminationrsquos negative consequences It also
encourages people to remember their obligation and determination to combat racial
discrimination
Theme Learning from historical tragedies to combat racial discrimination today
Remembered Day World Poetry Day
Purpose To promote the reading writing publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the
world
Remembered Day International Day of Nowruz
Purpose To celebrates the start of the Persian spring festival March 21 ever year It occurs on or
around the time of the March equinox
Remembered Day World Down Syndrome Day
Purpose To raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights
inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome
Remembered Day International Day of Forests
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and of trees outside forests
Theme ldquoForests and Climate Changerdquo
March 22 2015
Remembered Day World Water Day
Purpose To create awareness among the people about the importance of conservation of this
valuable finite resource for the future generations
Theme Water and Sustainable Development
March 23 2015
Remembered Day World Meteorological Day
Purpose To support the all the countries by providing meteorological services related to natural
disasters climate and water
Theme ldquoClimate knowledge for climate actionrdquo
March 24 2015
Remembered Day World Tuberculosis Day
Purpose To create awareness to the public about the dreadful tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to
eliminate the disease
Theme Reach Treat Cure Everyone
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Remembered Day International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights
Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Purpose To promote the importance of the right to truth and justice
Remembered Day International Day for Achievers
March 25 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Purpose It honors the lives of those who died as a result of slavery or experienced the horrors of
the transatlantic slave trade It is also an occasion to raise awareness about the dangers of racism
and prejudice
Theme Women and Slavery
Remembered Day International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
Purpose Date is the anniversary of the abduction of Alec Collett a journalist who died while
working for the UN
March 27 2015
Remembered Day World Theatre Day
March 28 2015
Remembered Day Earth Hour [ 830PM to 930PM ]
Purpose To create awareness for global warming and Earth Hour is a global campaign with a
simple message to switch off non-essential lights for one hour
APRIL
April 2 2015
Remembered Day World Autism Awareness Day
Purpose To raise awareness of autism on all levels in the society and to make all the UN
organizations member states NGOs and all private and public organizations participate in WAAD
Theme Employment The Autism Advantage
April 4 2015
Remembered Day International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Theme ldquoMore than Minesrdquo
Purpose UN is working towards raising awareness about landmines and other threats and
progressing towards their eradication
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April 6 2015
Remembered Day 2nd International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Purpose To recognizes the power of sport in promoting peace and erasing cultural barriers
worldwide
April 7 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda
Purpose UN made an awareness raising appeal to help avert acts of genocide in future The
International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda has been commemorated every year
since 2004 to avoid the mistakes of the past
Remembered Day World Health Day
Theme Food safety ndash the global view
Purpose To mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948 amp focus on increasing the life
expectancy by adding good health to the lives of people and promoting healthier living habits
April 11 2015
Remembered Day National Safe Motherhood Day 2015
Theme lsquoNothing About Us Without Usrsquo ndash Citizens participation and engagement for improving
womenrsquos and childrenrsquos health
Purpose To create awareness on proper healthcare and maternity facilities to pregnant and
lactating women
April 12 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Human Space Flight
Purpose The day remembers the first human space flight on April 12 1961
April 14 2015
Remembered Day Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar ndash 124th Birth Anniversary
Google came up with a doodle to mark the Birth Anniversary of Dr Ambedkar The doodle which
featured a picture of Babasaheb
April 17 2015
Remembered Day World Hemophilia Day
Theme Building a family of support
Purpose Awareness about Hemophilia and other Bleeding disorders in stressed
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April 18 2015
Remembered Day World Heritage Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness among the people to conserve and protect the valuable assets
and cultural heritage across the world
April 21 2015
Remembered Day Ninth National Civil Services Day
Purpose The day is observed by all Civil Services to re-dedicate and re-commit themselves to
the cause of the people
April 22 2015
Remembered Day International Mother Earth Day
Theme lsquoItrsquos our turn to leadrsquo
Purpose Day promotes a view of the Earth as the entity that sustains all living things found in
nature
April 23 2015
Remembered Day World Book and Copyright Day
World Book Capital 2015 Incheon Republic of Korea
Purpose Day was mainly chosen on basis that notable authors like CervantesShakesphere
Garcilasco who passed away on this day
Remembered Day English Language Day
Purpose Aims to entertain and inform people about the history culture and achievements
associated with the language
April 24 2015
Remembered Day National Panchayati Day
Purpose The day marks the passing of Constitution[73rd Amendment]Act 1992 that came into
force from 24th of April 1993
April 25 2015
Remembered Day World Malaria Day
Theme invest in future and defeat malaria
Purpose To recognise the global efforts to control malaria It is an occasion to highlight the need
for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria control and elimination
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April 26 2015
Remembered Day World Intellectual Property Day (World IP Day)
Purpose Aims to increase peoplersquos awareness and understanding of intellectual property (IP)
April 28 2015
Remembered Day World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Theme ldquoJoin in building a culture of prevention on Occupational Safety and Healthrdquo
Purpose Aims to promote rights at work encourage decent employment opportunities boost
social protection and strengthen dialogue in work-related issues
April 29 2015
Remembered Day Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
Purpose Day gives chance for all the people to remember and show their gratitude to the
victims of chemical warfare
Remembered Day World Dance Day
Purpose Aim to attract the attention of the wider public to the art of dance
April 30 2015
Remembered Day International Jazz Day
Purpose Day is to promote peacedialogue among various cultures diversity eradicating
discriminationrespect of human dignity promotion gender equality and individual expression
April 24 ndash 30 2015
Remembered Week World Immunization Week [WHO] April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Fire Prevention Week
April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Prevention of Blindness Week
MAY May 1 2015
Remembered for International Labours Day
May 3 2015
Remembered for World Press Freedom Day
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Theme ldquoLet journalism thrive towards better reportinggender equalitymedia safety in the
digital agerdquo
Purpose This day gives an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles to evaluate press
freedom to assess the state of freedom of press all over the world and to defend the media from
attacks on their independence
May 4 2015
Remembered for International Buddha Poornima Diwas
May 5 2015
Remembered for (first tuesday of the May) World Asthma Day
Theme You can control your Asthma and the sub-theme Itrsquos time to control your Asthma
Purpose To increase the awareness about this disease among the people The May month is
also known as Asthma Awareness Month GINA or Global Initiative for Asthma organises this
annual event to create awareness and promote ways to cure the disease around the world
Remembered for International Day of the Midwife
Purpose To increase the awareness about the contribution of the midwives towards the patients
all over the world
May 8 2015
Remembered for World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Theme Power of Humanity The Fundamental Principles in Action
8-9 May 2015
Remembered for Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives
during the Second World War
Purpose The UN General Assembly declared 8ndash9 May as a time of remembrance and
reconciliation and while recognizing that Member States may have individual days of victory
liberation and commemoration invited all Member States organizations of the United Nations
System non-governmental organizations and individuals to observe annually either one or both of
these days in an appropriate manner to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War
9-10 May 2015
Remembered for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD)
Theme Energy ndash make it bird-friendly
Purpose It is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation
of migratory birds and their habitats
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May 10 2015
Remembered for Motherrsquos Day (second Sunday of the month of May)
Purpose celebrated every year to honour and respect a mother
May 11 2015
Remembered for National Technology Day
Purpose Celebrated since 1999The day glorifies the importance of science in day to day life
and motivates students to adopt science as the career optionIt is celebrated annually all over the
India to commemorate technological breakthroughs
May 12 2015
Remembered for International nurses day
Purpose celebrated every year on the birthday of Florence Nightingale
May 15 2015
Remembered for International Day of Families
Theme Men in Charge Gender Equality and Childrennrsquos rights in Contemporary Families
Purpose Reflects the importance the international community attaches to familiesThe 2015
observance of the International Day of Families aims to promote gender equality and rights of
children within familiesIt will also highlight prevention of family violence through fair family law
frameworks and a variety of programme interventions
May 17th 2015
Remembered for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
May 20th 2015
Remembered for Clinical Trials Day
Theme ldquoPatients Firstrdquo
Purpose A nation wide advocacy programme known as NavChetana is launched by by ISCR in
order to create an enabling environment for clinical research by raising awareness of its roleTo
bring clinical research back on track in India Many steps are been taken by the Indian regulators
May 21st 2015
Remembered for Anti Terrorism Day Martyrdom of Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Purpose The day is annually observed on the death anniversary of seventh Prime Minister Rajiv
Gandhi who was assassinated at an election rally near Chennai by a suicide bomber from the LTTE
on 21 May 1991This is to create awareness for combating terrorism
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Remembered for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Theme Sharing Culture for a Shared Security
Purpose The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of
cultural diversity
May 22nd 2015
Remembered for International Day for Biological Diversity
Theme Biodiversity For Sustainable Development
Purpose International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated to recognize the role of
biodiversity to life on earth and human well being
May 23rd 2015
Remembered for United Nations day that is aimed at ending Obstetric Fistula
Theme End fistula Restore Wo992256e992256992256s Dig992256it992256
Purpose To promote action toward treating and preventing Obstetric fistula a condition
affecting many women in developing nations Fund raisers mobile van campaigns media
announcements are few events that promote the International day to end Obstetric Fistula
Remembered for World Turtle Day
Purpose The purpose of the observance is to bring attention to and increase knowledge of and
respect for turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive
May 25 2015
Remembered for International Missing Childrens Day
May 29th 2015
Remembered for International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Theme UN70 and UN Peacekeeping Past Present and Future
Purpose It is an occasion to salute the peacekeepers of today who serve in sone of the woeldrsquos
nost volatile and dangerous environments This Day is also a time to mourn fallen peacekeepers
May 31st 2015
Remembered for World No Tobacco Day
Theme Stop illicit trade of tobacco products
Purpose To Eliminate consumption of Tobacco Products to curb the financial legal and health
impacts of tobacco consumption
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JUNE
June 12015
Remember DayWorld Milk Day
OrganizationSAMPRO
Purpose It is celebrated to increase the common public awareness about all aspects of the
natural milk such as its natural originmilk nutritional value and various milk products including its
economic importance throughout the globe
Theme ldquoMilk is the First Food for Humanrdquo and ldquoWorld Class Nutritionrdquo
Remember Day Global Day of Parents
Organization UN
Purpose To honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide
June 22015
Remember Day International Sex Workers Day (International Whores Day)
Organization Nicaraguan HIVAIDS Commission
PurposeThe International Whores Day is a celebratory day which remembers the discrimination
of prostitutes and their often exploitative living and conditions of working
Remember Day Kailash Saga Dawa Festival
OrganizationIndia
Purpose Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the Buddhas birth enlightenment and death or
attaining of Nirvana It is the most important religious festival observed by the entire Buddhist
world
June 42015
Remember Day International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Organized UNHCR
Purpose Acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the worldwho are the victims of
physicalmental and emotional abuse
Theme To protect the rights of children
June 52015
Remember Day World Environment Day
Organized UNEP
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Purpose Raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
planet Earth
Theme Seven Billion Dreams One Planet Consume with Care
June 72015
Remember Day National Cancer Survivors Day
Organized US
Purpose Communities honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage and recognize the
contribution of families and friends
Theme Strike Out CancerGive Cancer the Boot
June 82015
Remember Day World Oceans Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To honor the worldrsquos oceancelebrate the products the ocean provides and also to
appreciate itrsquos own intrinsic value
Theme Healthy oceans healthy planet
June 122015
Remember Day Anti-Child Labour Day
Organized International Labour Organization
Purpose To provides an opportunity to gain further support of individual gov and social partners
to campaign against child labour
Theme ldquoNO to child labour ndash YES to quality education
June 132015
Remember Day International Albinism Awareness Day
Organized UN
Purpose To raise public awareness of albinism and prevent attacks and discrimination against
persons with albinism
June 142015
Remember Day World Blood Donor Day
Organized WHOWBBD
Purpose To raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood productsand to thank blood
donors for their voluntarylife-saving gifts of blood
Theme Thank you for saving my life
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June 152015
Remember Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organised WHO
Purpose To raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuseneglect and
exploitation in later life
Theme Back to the future
June 172015
Remember Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Organized UNCCD
Purpose To promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat
desertification and the effects of drought
Theme Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
June 202015
Remember Day World Refugee Day
Organized UNHR
Purpose To raise the public awareness about refugeersquos situations throughout the world
Theme With courage let us all combine
June 212015
Remember Day 1st International Yoga Day ndash 21 June 2015
Organization UN
Purpose Aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga
Remember Day Fathers Day
Purpose To celebrates fatherhood and male parenting
June 232015
Remember Day Public Service Day
Organization UNPAN
Purpose It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of
a competent civil service and aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community
Theme Proudly Serving Candians
Remember Day International Widows Day
Organization UN
Purpose To address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries
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June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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Purpose Aims to remind people of racial discriminationrsquos negative consequences It also
encourages people to remember their obligation and determination to combat racial
discrimination
Theme Learning from historical tragedies to combat racial discrimination today
Remembered Day World Poetry Day
Purpose To promote the reading writing publishing and teaching of poetry throughout the
world
Remembered Day International Day of Nowruz
Purpose To celebrates the start of the Persian spring festival March 21 ever year It occurs on or
around the time of the March equinox
Remembered Day World Down Syndrome Day
Purpose To raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights
inclusion and well being of people with Down syndrome
Remembered Day International Day of Forests
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and of trees outside forests
Theme ldquoForests and Climate Changerdquo
March 22 2015
Remembered Day World Water Day
Purpose To create awareness among the people about the importance of conservation of this
valuable finite resource for the future generations
Theme Water and Sustainable Development
March 23 2015
Remembered Day World Meteorological Day
Purpose To support the all the countries by providing meteorological services related to natural
disasters climate and water
Theme ldquoClimate knowledge for climate actionrdquo
March 24 2015
Remembered Day World Tuberculosis Day
Purpose To create awareness to the public about the dreadful tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to
eliminate the disease
Theme Reach Treat Cure Everyone
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Remembered Day International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights
Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Purpose To promote the importance of the right to truth and justice
Remembered Day International Day for Achievers
March 25 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Purpose It honors the lives of those who died as a result of slavery or experienced the horrors of
the transatlantic slave trade It is also an occasion to raise awareness about the dangers of racism
and prejudice
Theme Women and Slavery
Remembered Day International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
Purpose Date is the anniversary of the abduction of Alec Collett a journalist who died while
working for the UN
March 27 2015
Remembered Day World Theatre Day
March 28 2015
Remembered Day Earth Hour [ 830PM to 930PM ]
Purpose To create awareness for global warming and Earth Hour is a global campaign with a
simple message to switch off non-essential lights for one hour
APRIL
April 2 2015
Remembered Day World Autism Awareness Day
Purpose To raise awareness of autism on all levels in the society and to make all the UN
organizations member states NGOs and all private and public organizations participate in WAAD
Theme Employment The Autism Advantage
April 4 2015
Remembered Day International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Theme ldquoMore than Minesrdquo
Purpose UN is working towards raising awareness about landmines and other threats and
progressing towards their eradication
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April 6 2015
Remembered Day 2nd International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Purpose To recognizes the power of sport in promoting peace and erasing cultural barriers
worldwide
April 7 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda
Purpose UN made an awareness raising appeal to help avert acts of genocide in future The
International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda has been commemorated every year
since 2004 to avoid the mistakes of the past
Remembered Day World Health Day
Theme Food safety ndash the global view
Purpose To mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948 amp focus on increasing the life
expectancy by adding good health to the lives of people and promoting healthier living habits
April 11 2015
Remembered Day National Safe Motherhood Day 2015
Theme lsquoNothing About Us Without Usrsquo ndash Citizens participation and engagement for improving
womenrsquos and childrenrsquos health
Purpose To create awareness on proper healthcare and maternity facilities to pregnant and
lactating women
April 12 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Human Space Flight
Purpose The day remembers the first human space flight on April 12 1961
April 14 2015
Remembered Day Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar ndash 124th Birth Anniversary
Google came up with a doodle to mark the Birth Anniversary of Dr Ambedkar The doodle which
featured a picture of Babasaheb
April 17 2015
Remembered Day World Hemophilia Day
Theme Building a family of support
Purpose Awareness about Hemophilia and other Bleeding disorders in stressed
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April 18 2015
Remembered Day World Heritage Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness among the people to conserve and protect the valuable assets
and cultural heritage across the world
April 21 2015
Remembered Day Ninth National Civil Services Day
Purpose The day is observed by all Civil Services to re-dedicate and re-commit themselves to
the cause of the people
April 22 2015
Remembered Day International Mother Earth Day
Theme lsquoItrsquos our turn to leadrsquo
Purpose Day promotes a view of the Earth as the entity that sustains all living things found in
nature
April 23 2015
Remembered Day World Book and Copyright Day
World Book Capital 2015 Incheon Republic of Korea
Purpose Day was mainly chosen on basis that notable authors like CervantesShakesphere
Garcilasco who passed away on this day
Remembered Day English Language Day
Purpose Aims to entertain and inform people about the history culture and achievements
associated with the language
April 24 2015
Remembered Day National Panchayati Day
Purpose The day marks the passing of Constitution[73rd Amendment]Act 1992 that came into
force from 24th of April 1993
April 25 2015
Remembered Day World Malaria Day
Theme invest in future and defeat malaria
Purpose To recognise the global efforts to control malaria It is an occasion to highlight the need
for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria control and elimination
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April 26 2015
Remembered Day World Intellectual Property Day (World IP Day)
Purpose Aims to increase peoplersquos awareness and understanding of intellectual property (IP)
April 28 2015
Remembered Day World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Theme ldquoJoin in building a culture of prevention on Occupational Safety and Healthrdquo
Purpose Aims to promote rights at work encourage decent employment opportunities boost
social protection and strengthen dialogue in work-related issues
April 29 2015
Remembered Day Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
Purpose Day gives chance for all the people to remember and show their gratitude to the
victims of chemical warfare
Remembered Day World Dance Day
Purpose Aim to attract the attention of the wider public to the art of dance
April 30 2015
Remembered Day International Jazz Day
Purpose Day is to promote peacedialogue among various cultures diversity eradicating
discriminationrespect of human dignity promotion gender equality and individual expression
April 24 ndash 30 2015
Remembered Week World Immunization Week [WHO] April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Fire Prevention Week
April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Prevention of Blindness Week
MAY May 1 2015
Remembered for International Labours Day
May 3 2015
Remembered for World Press Freedom Day
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Theme ldquoLet journalism thrive towards better reportinggender equalitymedia safety in the
digital agerdquo
Purpose This day gives an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles to evaluate press
freedom to assess the state of freedom of press all over the world and to defend the media from
attacks on their independence
May 4 2015
Remembered for International Buddha Poornima Diwas
May 5 2015
Remembered for (first tuesday of the May) World Asthma Day
Theme You can control your Asthma and the sub-theme Itrsquos time to control your Asthma
Purpose To increase the awareness about this disease among the people The May month is
also known as Asthma Awareness Month GINA or Global Initiative for Asthma organises this
annual event to create awareness and promote ways to cure the disease around the world
Remembered for International Day of the Midwife
Purpose To increase the awareness about the contribution of the midwives towards the patients
all over the world
May 8 2015
Remembered for World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Theme Power of Humanity The Fundamental Principles in Action
8-9 May 2015
Remembered for Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives
during the Second World War
Purpose The UN General Assembly declared 8ndash9 May as a time of remembrance and
reconciliation and while recognizing that Member States may have individual days of victory
liberation and commemoration invited all Member States organizations of the United Nations
System non-governmental organizations and individuals to observe annually either one or both of
these days in an appropriate manner to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War
9-10 May 2015
Remembered for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD)
Theme Energy ndash make it bird-friendly
Purpose It is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation
of migratory birds and their habitats
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May 10 2015
Remembered for Motherrsquos Day (second Sunday of the month of May)
Purpose celebrated every year to honour and respect a mother
May 11 2015
Remembered for National Technology Day
Purpose Celebrated since 1999The day glorifies the importance of science in day to day life
and motivates students to adopt science as the career optionIt is celebrated annually all over the
India to commemorate technological breakthroughs
May 12 2015
Remembered for International nurses day
Purpose celebrated every year on the birthday of Florence Nightingale
May 15 2015
Remembered for International Day of Families
Theme Men in Charge Gender Equality and Childrennrsquos rights in Contemporary Families
Purpose Reflects the importance the international community attaches to familiesThe 2015
observance of the International Day of Families aims to promote gender equality and rights of
children within familiesIt will also highlight prevention of family violence through fair family law
frameworks and a variety of programme interventions
May 17th 2015
Remembered for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
May 20th 2015
Remembered for Clinical Trials Day
Theme ldquoPatients Firstrdquo
Purpose A nation wide advocacy programme known as NavChetana is launched by by ISCR in
order to create an enabling environment for clinical research by raising awareness of its roleTo
bring clinical research back on track in India Many steps are been taken by the Indian regulators
May 21st 2015
Remembered for Anti Terrorism Day Martyrdom of Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Purpose The day is annually observed on the death anniversary of seventh Prime Minister Rajiv
Gandhi who was assassinated at an election rally near Chennai by a suicide bomber from the LTTE
on 21 May 1991This is to create awareness for combating terrorism
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Remembered for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Theme Sharing Culture for a Shared Security
Purpose The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of
cultural diversity
May 22nd 2015
Remembered for International Day for Biological Diversity
Theme Biodiversity For Sustainable Development
Purpose International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated to recognize the role of
biodiversity to life on earth and human well being
May 23rd 2015
Remembered for United Nations day that is aimed at ending Obstetric Fistula
Theme End fistula Restore Wo992256e992256992256s Dig992256it992256
Purpose To promote action toward treating and preventing Obstetric fistula a condition
affecting many women in developing nations Fund raisers mobile van campaigns media
announcements are few events that promote the International day to end Obstetric Fistula
Remembered for World Turtle Day
Purpose The purpose of the observance is to bring attention to and increase knowledge of and
respect for turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive
May 25 2015
Remembered for International Missing Childrens Day
May 29th 2015
Remembered for International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Theme UN70 and UN Peacekeeping Past Present and Future
Purpose It is an occasion to salute the peacekeepers of today who serve in sone of the woeldrsquos
nost volatile and dangerous environments This Day is also a time to mourn fallen peacekeepers
May 31st 2015
Remembered for World No Tobacco Day
Theme Stop illicit trade of tobacco products
Purpose To Eliminate consumption of Tobacco Products to curb the financial legal and health
impacts of tobacco consumption
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JUNE
June 12015
Remember DayWorld Milk Day
OrganizationSAMPRO
Purpose It is celebrated to increase the common public awareness about all aspects of the
natural milk such as its natural originmilk nutritional value and various milk products including its
economic importance throughout the globe
Theme ldquoMilk is the First Food for Humanrdquo and ldquoWorld Class Nutritionrdquo
Remember Day Global Day of Parents
Organization UN
Purpose To honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide
June 22015
Remember Day International Sex Workers Day (International Whores Day)
Organization Nicaraguan HIVAIDS Commission
PurposeThe International Whores Day is a celebratory day which remembers the discrimination
of prostitutes and their often exploitative living and conditions of working
Remember Day Kailash Saga Dawa Festival
OrganizationIndia
Purpose Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the Buddhas birth enlightenment and death or
attaining of Nirvana It is the most important religious festival observed by the entire Buddhist
world
June 42015
Remember Day International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Organized UNHCR
Purpose Acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the worldwho are the victims of
physicalmental and emotional abuse
Theme To protect the rights of children
June 52015
Remember Day World Environment Day
Organized UNEP
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Purpose Raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
planet Earth
Theme Seven Billion Dreams One Planet Consume with Care
June 72015
Remember Day National Cancer Survivors Day
Organized US
Purpose Communities honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage and recognize the
contribution of families and friends
Theme Strike Out CancerGive Cancer the Boot
June 82015
Remember Day World Oceans Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To honor the worldrsquos oceancelebrate the products the ocean provides and also to
appreciate itrsquos own intrinsic value
Theme Healthy oceans healthy planet
June 122015
Remember Day Anti-Child Labour Day
Organized International Labour Organization
Purpose To provides an opportunity to gain further support of individual gov and social partners
to campaign against child labour
Theme ldquoNO to child labour ndash YES to quality education
June 132015
Remember Day International Albinism Awareness Day
Organized UN
Purpose To raise public awareness of albinism and prevent attacks and discrimination against
persons with albinism
June 142015
Remember Day World Blood Donor Day
Organized WHOWBBD
Purpose To raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood productsand to thank blood
donors for their voluntarylife-saving gifts of blood
Theme Thank you for saving my life
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June 152015
Remember Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organised WHO
Purpose To raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuseneglect and
exploitation in later life
Theme Back to the future
June 172015
Remember Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Organized UNCCD
Purpose To promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat
desertification and the effects of drought
Theme Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
June 202015
Remember Day World Refugee Day
Organized UNHR
Purpose To raise the public awareness about refugeersquos situations throughout the world
Theme With courage let us all combine
June 212015
Remember Day 1st International Yoga Day ndash 21 June 2015
Organization UN
Purpose Aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga
Remember Day Fathers Day
Purpose To celebrates fatherhood and male parenting
June 232015
Remember Day Public Service Day
Organization UNPAN
Purpose It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of
a competent civil service and aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community
Theme Proudly Serving Candians
Remember Day International Widows Day
Organization UN
Purpose To address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries
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June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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Remembered Day International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights
Violations and for the Dignity of Victims
Purpose To promote the importance of the right to truth and justice
Remembered Day International Day for Achievers
March 25 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Purpose It honors the lives of those who died as a result of slavery or experienced the horrors of
the transatlantic slave trade It is also an occasion to raise awareness about the dangers of racism
and prejudice
Theme Women and Slavery
Remembered Day International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members
Purpose Date is the anniversary of the abduction of Alec Collett a journalist who died while
working for the UN
March 27 2015
Remembered Day World Theatre Day
March 28 2015
Remembered Day Earth Hour [ 830PM to 930PM ]
Purpose To create awareness for global warming and Earth Hour is a global campaign with a
simple message to switch off non-essential lights for one hour
APRIL
April 2 2015
Remembered Day World Autism Awareness Day
Purpose To raise awareness of autism on all levels in the society and to make all the UN
organizations member states NGOs and all private and public organizations participate in WAAD
Theme Employment The Autism Advantage
April 4 2015
Remembered Day International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Theme ldquoMore than Minesrdquo
Purpose UN is working towards raising awareness about landmines and other threats and
progressing towards their eradication
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April 6 2015
Remembered Day 2nd International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Purpose To recognizes the power of sport in promoting peace and erasing cultural barriers
worldwide
April 7 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda
Purpose UN made an awareness raising appeal to help avert acts of genocide in future The
International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda has been commemorated every year
since 2004 to avoid the mistakes of the past
Remembered Day World Health Day
Theme Food safety ndash the global view
Purpose To mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948 amp focus on increasing the life
expectancy by adding good health to the lives of people and promoting healthier living habits
April 11 2015
Remembered Day National Safe Motherhood Day 2015
Theme lsquoNothing About Us Without Usrsquo ndash Citizens participation and engagement for improving
womenrsquos and childrenrsquos health
Purpose To create awareness on proper healthcare and maternity facilities to pregnant and
lactating women
April 12 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Human Space Flight
Purpose The day remembers the first human space flight on April 12 1961
April 14 2015
Remembered Day Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar ndash 124th Birth Anniversary
Google came up with a doodle to mark the Birth Anniversary of Dr Ambedkar The doodle which
featured a picture of Babasaheb
April 17 2015
Remembered Day World Hemophilia Day
Theme Building a family of support
Purpose Awareness about Hemophilia and other Bleeding disorders in stressed
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April 18 2015
Remembered Day World Heritage Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness among the people to conserve and protect the valuable assets
and cultural heritage across the world
April 21 2015
Remembered Day Ninth National Civil Services Day
Purpose The day is observed by all Civil Services to re-dedicate and re-commit themselves to
the cause of the people
April 22 2015
Remembered Day International Mother Earth Day
Theme lsquoItrsquos our turn to leadrsquo
Purpose Day promotes a view of the Earth as the entity that sustains all living things found in
nature
April 23 2015
Remembered Day World Book and Copyright Day
World Book Capital 2015 Incheon Republic of Korea
Purpose Day was mainly chosen on basis that notable authors like CervantesShakesphere
Garcilasco who passed away on this day
Remembered Day English Language Day
Purpose Aims to entertain and inform people about the history culture and achievements
associated with the language
April 24 2015
Remembered Day National Panchayati Day
Purpose The day marks the passing of Constitution[73rd Amendment]Act 1992 that came into
force from 24th of April 1993
April 25 2015
Remembered Day World Malaria Day
Theme invest in future and defeat malaria
Purpose To recognise the global efforts to control malaria It is an occasion to highlight the need
for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria control and elimination
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April 26 2015
Remembered Day World Intellectual Property Day (World IP Day)
Purpose Aims to increase peoplersquos awareness and understanding of intellectual property (IP)
April 28 2015
Remembered Day World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Theme ldquoJoin in building a culture of prevention on Occupational Safety and Healthrdquo
Purpose Aims to promote rights at work encourage decent employment opportunities boost
social protection and strengthen dialogue in work-related issues
April 29 2015
Remembered Day Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
Purpose Day gives chance for all the people to remember and show their gratitude to the
victims of chemical warfare
Remembered Day World Dance Day
Purpose Aim to attract the attention of the wider public to the art of dance
April 30 2015
Remembered Day International Jazz Day
Purpose Day is to promote peacedialogue among various cultures diversity eradicating
discriminationrespect of human dignity promotion gender equality and individual expression
April 24 ndash 30 2015
Remembered Week World Immunization Week [WHO] April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Fire Prevention Week
April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Prevention of Blindness Week
MAY May 1 2015
Remembered for International Labours Day
May 3 2015
Remembered for World Press Freedom Day
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Theme ldquoLet journalism thrive towards better reportinggender equalitymedia safety in the
digital agerdquo
Purpose This day gives an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles to evaluate press
freedom to assess the state of freedom of press all over the world and to defend the media from
attacks on their independence
May 4 2015
Remembered for International Buddha Poornima Diwas
May 5 2015
Remembered for (first tuesday of the May) World Asthma Day
Theme You can control your Asthma and the sub-theme Itrsquos time to control your Asthma
Purpose To increase the awareness about this disease among the people The May month is
also known as Asthma Awareness Month GINA or Global Initiative for Asthma organises this
annual event to create awareness and promote ways to cure the disease around the world
Remembered for International Day of the Midwife
Purpose To increase the awareness about the contribution of the midwives towards the patients
all over the world
May 8 2015
Remembered for World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Theme Power of Humanity The Fundamental Principles in Action
8-9 May 2015
Remembered for Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives
during the Second World War
Purpose The UN General Assembly declared 8ndash9 May as a time of remembrance and
reconciliation and while recognizing that Member States may have individual days of victory
liberation and commemoration invited all Member States organizations of the United Nations
System non-governmental organizations and individuals to observe annually either one or both of
these days in an appropriate manner to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War
9-10 May 2015
Remembered for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD)
Theme Energy ndash make it bird-friendly
Purpose It is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation
of migratory birds and their habitats
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May 10 2015
Remembered for Motherrsquos Day (second Sunday of the month of May)
Purpose celebrated every year to honour and respect a mother
May 11 2015
Remembered for National Technology Day
Purpose Celebrated since 1999The day glorifies the importance of science in day to day life
and motivates students to adopt science as the career optionIt is celebrated annually all over the
India to commemorate technological breakthroughs
May 12 2015
Remembered for International nurses day
Purpose celebrated every year on the birthday of Florence Nightingale
May 15 2015
Remembered for International Day of Families
Theme Men in Charge Gender Equality and Childrennrsquos rights in Contemporary Families
Purpose Reflects the importance the international community attaches to familiesThe 2015
observance of the International Day of Families aims to promote gender equality and rights of
children within familiesIt will also highlight prevention of family violence through fair family law
frameworks and a variety of programme interventions
May 17th 2015
Remembered for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
May 20th 2015
Remembered for Clinical Trials Day
Theme ldquoPatients Firstrdquo
Purpose A nation wide advocacy programme known as NavChetana is launched by by ISCR in
order to create an enabling environment for clinical research by raising awareness of its roleTo
bring clinical research back on track in India Many steps are been taken by the Indian regulators
May 21st 2015
Remembered for Anti Terrorism Day Martyrdom of Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Purpose The day is annually observed on the death anniversary of seventh Prime Minister Rajiv
Gandhi who was assassinated at an election rally near Chennai by a suicide bomber from the LTTE
on 21 May 1991This is to create awareness for combating terrorism
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Remembered for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Theme Sharing Culture for a Shared Security
Purpose The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of
cultural diversity
May 22nd 2015
Remembered for International Day for Biological Diversity
Theme Biodiversity For Sustainable Development
Purpose International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated to recognize the role of
biodiversity to life on earth and human well being
May 23rd 2015
Remembered for United Nations day that is aimed at ending Obstetric Fistula
Theme End fistula Restore Wo992256e992256992256s Dig992256it992256
Purpose To promote action toward treating and preventing Obstetric fistula a condition
affecting many women in developing nations Fund raisers mobile van campaigns media
announcements are few events that promote the International day to end Obstetric Fistula
Remembered for World Turtle Day
Purpose The purpose of the observance is to bring attention to and increase knowledge of and
respect for turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive
May 25 2015
Remembered for International Missing Childrens Day
May 29th 2015
Remembered for International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Theme UN70 and UN Peacekeeping Past Present and Future
Purpose It is an occasion to salute the peacekeepers of today who serve in sone of the woeldrsquos
nost volatile and dangerous environments This Day is also a time to mourn fallen peacekeepers
May 31st 2015
Remembered for World No Tobacco Day
Theme Stop illicit trade of tobacco products
Purpose To Eliminate consumption of Tobacco Products to curb the financial legal and health
impacts of tobacco consumption
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JUNE
June 12015
Remember DayWorld Milk Day
OrganizationSAMPRO
Purpose It is celebrated to increase the common public awareness about all aspects of the
natural milk such as its natural originmilk nutritional value and various milk products including its
economic importance throughout the globe
Theme ldquoMilk is the First Food for Humanrdquo and ldquoWorld Class Nutritionrdquo
Remember Day Global Day of Parents
Organization UN
Purpose To honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide
June 22015
Remember Day International Sex Workers Day (International Whores Day)
Organization Nicaraguan HIVAIDS Commission
PurposeThe International Whores Day is a celebratory day which remembers the discrimination
of prostitutes and their often exploitative living and conditions of working
Remember Day Kailash Saga Dawa Festival
OrganizationIndia
Purpose Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the Buddhas birth enlightenment and death or
attaining of Nirvana It is the most important religious festival observed by the entire Buddhist
world
June 42015
Remember Day International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Organized UNHCR
Purpose Acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the worldwho are the victims of
physicalmental and emotional abuse
Theme To protect the rights of children
June 52015
Remember Day World Environment Day
Organized UNEP
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Purpose Raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
planet Earth
Theme Seven Billion Dreams One Planet Consume with Care
June 72015
Remember Day National Cancer Survivors Day
Organized US
Purpose Communities honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage and recognize the
contribution of families and friends
Theme Strike Out CancerGive Cancer the Boot
June 82015
Remember Day World Oceans Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To honor the worldrsquos oceancelebrate the products the ocean provides and also to
appreciate itrsquos own intrinsic value
Theme Healthy oceans healthy planet
June 122015
Remember Day Anti-Child Labour Day
Organized International Labour Organization
Purpose To provides an opportunity to gain further support of individual gov and social partners
to campaign against child labour
Theme ldquoNO to child labour ndash YES to quality education
June 132015
Remember Day International Albinism Awareness Day
Organized UN
Purpose To raise public awareness of albinism and prevent attacks and discrimination against
persons with albinism
June 142015
Remember Day World Blood Donor Day
Organized WHOWBBD
Purpose To raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood productsand to thank blood
donors for their voluntarylife-saving gifts of blood
Theme Thank you for saving my life
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June 152015
Remember Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organised WHO
Purpose To raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuseneglect and
exploitation in later life
Theme Back to the future
June 172015
Remember Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Organized UNCCD
Purpose To promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat
desertification and the effects of drought
Theme Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
June 202015
Remember Day World Refugee Day
Organized UNHR
Purpose To raise the public awareness about refugeersquos situations throughout the world
Theme With courage let us all combine
June 212015
Remember Day 1st International Yoga Day ndash 21 June 2015
Organization UN
Purpose Aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga
Remember Day Fathers Day
Purpose To celebrates fatherhood and male parenting
June 232015
Remember Day Public Service Day
Organization UNPAN
Purpose It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of
a competent civil service and aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community
Theme Proudly Serving Candians
Remember Day International Widows Day
Organization UN
Purpose To address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries
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June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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April 6 2015
Remembered Day 2nd International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
Purpose To recognizes the power of sport in promoting peace and erasing cultural barriers
worldwide
April 7 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda
Purpose UN made an awareness raising appeal to help avert acts of genocide in future The
International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda has been commemorated every year
since 2004 to avoid the mistakes of the past
Remembered Day World Health Day
Theme Food safety ndash the global view
Purpose To mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948 amp focus on increasing the life
expectancy by adding good health to the lives of people and promoting healthier living habits
April 11 2015
Remembered Day National Safe Motherhood Day 2015
Theme lsquoNothing About Us Without Usrsquo ndash Citizens participation and engagement for improving
womenrsquos and childrenrsquos health
Purpose To create awareness on proper healthcare and maternity facilities to pregnant and
lactating women
April 12 2015
Remembered Day International Day of Human Space Flight
Purpose The day remembers the first human space flight on April 12 1961
April 14 2015
Remembered Day Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar ndash 124th Birth Anniversary
Google came up with a doodle to mark the Birth Anniversary of Dr Ambedkar The doodle which
featured a picture of Babasaheb
April 17 2015
Remembered Day World Hemophilia Day
Theme Building a family of support
Purpose Awareness about Hemophilia and other Bleeding disorders in stressed
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April 18 2015
Remembered Day World Heritage Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness among the people to conserve and protect the valuable assets
and cultural heritage across the world
April 21 2015
Remembered Day Ninth National Civil Services Day
Purpose The day is observed by all Civil Services to re-dedicate and re-commit themselves to
the cause of the people
April 22 2015
Remembered Day International Mother Earth Day
Theme lsquoItrsquos our turn to leadrsquo
Purpose Day promotes a view of the Earth as the entity that sustains all living things found in
nature
April 23 2015
Remembered Day World Book and Copyright Day
World Book Capital 2015 Incheon Republic of Korea
Purpose Day was mainly chosen on basis that notable authors like CervantesShakesphere
Garcilasco who passed away on this day
Remembered Day English Language Day
Purpose Aims to entertain and inform people about the history culture and achievements
associated with the language
April 24 2015
Remembered Day National Panchayati Day
Purpose The day marks the passing of Constitution[73rd Amendment]Act 1992 that came into
force from 24th of April 1993
April 25 2015
Remembered Day World Malaria Day
Theme invest in future and defeat malaria
Purpose To recognise the global efforts to control malaria It is an occasion to highlight the need
for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria control and elimination
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April 26 2015
Remembered Day World Intellectual Property Day (World IP Day)
Purpose Aims to increase peoplersquos awareness and understanding of intellectual property (IP)
April 28 2015
Remembered Day World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Theme ldquoJoin in building a culture of prevention on Occupational Safety and Healthrdquo
Purpose Aims to promote rights at work encourage decent employment opportunities boost
social protection and strengthen dialogue in work-related issues
April 29 2015
Remembered Day Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
Purpose Day gives chance for all the people to remember and show their gratitude to the
victims of chemical warfare
Remembered Day World Dance Day
Purpose Aim to attract the attention of the wider public to the art of dance
April 30 2015
Remembered Day International Jazz Day
Purpose Day is to promote peacedialogue among various cultures diversity eradicating
discriminationrespect of human dignity promotion gender equality and individual expression
April 24 ndash 30 2015
Remembered Week World Immunization Week [WHO] April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Fire Prevention Week
April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Prevention of Blindness Week
MAY May 1 2015
Remembered for International Labours Day
May 3 2015
Remembered for World Press Freedom Day
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Theme ldquoLet journalism thrive towards better reportinggender equalitymedia safety in the
digital agerdquo
Purpose This day gives an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles to evaluate press
freedom to assess the state of freedom of press all over the world and to defend the media from
attacks on their independence
May 4 2015
Remembered for International Buddha Poornima Diwas
May 5 2015
Remembered for (first tuesday of the May) World Asthma Day
Theme You can control your Asthma and the sub-theme Itrsquos time to control your Asthma
Purpose To increase the awareness about this disease among the people The May month is
also known as Asthma Awareness Month GINA or Global Initiative for Asthma organises this
annual event to create awareness and promote ways to cure the disease around the world
Remembered for International Day of the Midwife
Purpose To increase the awareness about the contribution of the midwives towards the patients
all over the world
May 8 2015
Remembered for World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Theme Power of Humanity The Fundamental Principles in Action
8-9 May 2015
Remembered for Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives
during the Second World War
Purpose The UN General Assembly declared 8ndash9 May as a time of remembrance and
reconciliation and while recognizing that Member States may have individual days of victory
liberation and commemoration invited all Member States organizations of the United Nations
System non-governmental organizations and individuals to observe annually either one or both of
these days in an appropriate manner to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War
9-10 May 2015
Remembered for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD)
Theme Energy ndash make it bird-friendly
Purpose It is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation
of migratory birds and their habitats
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May 10 2015
Remembered for Motherrsquos Day (second Sunday of the month of May)
Purpose celebrated every year to honour and respect a mother
May 11 2015
Remembered for National Technology Day
Purpose Celebrated since 1999The day glorifies the importance of science in day to day life
and motivates students to adopt science as the career optionIt is celebrated annually all over the
India to commemorate technological breakthroughs
May 12 2015
Remembered for International nurses day
Purpose celebrated every year on the birthday of Florence Nightingale
May 15 2015
Remembered for International Day of Families
Theme Men in Charge Gender Equality and Childrennrsquos rights in Contemporary Families
Purpose Reflects the importance the international community attaches to familiesThe 2015
observance of the International Day of Families aims to promote gender equality and rights of
children within familiesIt will also highlight prevention of family violence through fair family law
frameworks and a variety of programme interventions
May 17th 2015
Remembered for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
May 20th 2015
Remembered for Clinical Trials Day
Theme ldquoPatients Firstrdquo
Purpose A nation wide advocacy programme known as NavChetana is launched by by ISCR in
order to create an enabling environment for clinical research by raising awareness of its roleTo
bring clinical research back on track in India Many steps are been taken by the Indian regulators
May 21st 2015
Remembered for Anti Terrorism Day Martyrdom of Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Purpose The day is annually observed on the death anniversary of seventh Prime Minister Rajiv
Gandhi who was assassinated at an election rally near Chennai by a suicide bomber from the LTTE
on 21 May 1991This is to create awareness for combating terrorism
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Remembered for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Theme Sharing Culture for a Shared Security
Purpose The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of
cultural diversity
May 22nd 2015
Remembered for International Day for Biological Diversity
Theme Biodiversity For Sustainable Development
Purpose International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated to recognize the role of
biodiversity to life on earth and human well being
May 23rd 2015
Remembered for United Nations day that is aimed at ending Obstetric Fistula
Theme End fistula Restore Wo992256e992256992256s Dig992256it992256
Purpose To promote action toward treating and preventing Obstetric fistula a condition
affecting many women in developing nations Fund raisers mobile van campaigns media
announcements are few events that promote the International day to end Obstetric Fistula
Remembered for World Turtle Day
Purpose The purpose of the observance is to bring attention to and increase knowledge of and
respect for turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive
May 25 2015
Remembered for International Missing Childrens Day
May 29th 2015
Remembered for International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Theme UN70 and UN Peacekeeping Past Present and Future
Purpose It is an occasion to salute the peacekeepers of today who serve in sone of the woeldrsquos
nost volatile and dangerous environments This Day is also a time to mourn fallen peacekeepers
May 31st 2015
Remembered for World No Tobacco Day
Theme Stop illicit trade of tobacco products
Purpose To Eliminate consumption of Tobacco Products to curb the financial legal and health
impacts of tobacco consumption
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JUNE
June 12015
Remember DayWorld Milk Day
OrganizationSAMPRO
Purpose It is celebrated to increase the common public awareness about all aspects of the
natural milk such as its natural originmilk nutritional value and various milk products including its
economic importance throughout the globe
Theme ldquoMilk is the First Food for Humanrdquo and ldquoWorld Class Nutritionrdquo
Remember Day Global Day of Parents
Organization UN
Purpose To honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide
June 22015
Remember Day International Sex Workers Day (International Whores Day)
Organization Nicaraguan HIVAIDS Commission
PurposeThe International Whores Day is a celebratory day which remembers the discrimination
of prostitutes and their often exploitative living and conditions of working
Remember Day Kailash Saga Dawa Festival
OrganizationIndia
Purpose Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the Buddhas birth enlightenment and death or
attaining of Nirvana It is the most important religious festival observed by the entire Buddhist
world
June 42015
Remember Day International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Organized UNHCR
Purpose Acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the worldwho are the victims of
physicalmental and emotional abuse
Theme To protect the rights of children
June 52015
Remember Day World Environment Day
Organized UNEP
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Purpose Raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
planet Earth
Theme Seven Billion Dreams One Planet Consume with Care
June 72015
Remember Day National Cancer Survivors Day
Organized US
Purpose Communities honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage and recognize the
contribution of families and friends
Theme Strike Out CancerGive Cancer the Boot
June 82015
Remember Day World Oceans Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To honor the worldrsquos oceancelebrate the products the ocean provides and also to
appreciate itrsquos own intrinsic value
Theme Healthy oceans healthy planet
June 122015
Remember Day Anti-Child Labour Day
Organized International Labour Organization
Purpose To provides an opportunity to gain further support of individual gov and social partners
to campaign against child labour
Theme ldquoNO to child labour ndash YES to quality education
June 132015
Remember Day International Albinism Awareness Day
Organized UN
Purpose To raise public awareness of albinism and prevent attacks and discrimination against
persons with albinism
June 142015
Remember Day World Blood Donor Day
Organized WHOWBBD
Purpose To raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood productsand to thank blood
donors for their voluntarylife-saving gifts of blood
Theme Thank you for saving my life
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June 152015
Remember Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organised WHO
Purpose To raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuseneglect and
exploitation in later life
Theme Back to the future
June 172015
Remember Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Organized UNCCD
Purpose To promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat
desertification and the effects of drought
Theme Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
June 202015
Remember Day World Refugee Day
Organized UNHR
Purpose To raise the public awareness about refugeersquos situations throughout the world
Theme With courage let us all combine
June 212015
Remember Day 1st International Yoga Day ndash 21 June 2015
Organization UN
Purpose Aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga
Remember Day Fathers Day
Purpose To celebrates fatherhood and male parenting
June 232015
Remember Day Public Service Day
Organization UNPAN
Purpose It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of
a competent civil service and aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community
Theme Proudly Serving Candians
Remember Day International Widows Day
Organization UN
Purpose To address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries
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June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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April 18 2015
Remembered Day World Heritage Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness among the people to conserve and protect the valuable assets
and cultural heritage across the world
April 21 2015
Remembered Day Ninth National Civil Services Day
Purpose The day is observed by all Civil Services to re-dedicate and re-commit themselves to
the cause of the people
April 22 2015
Remembered Day International Mother Earth Day
Theme lsquoItrsquos our turn to leadrsquo
Purpose Day promotes a view of the Earth as the entity that sustains all living things found in
nature
April 23 2015
Remembered Day World Book and Copyright Day
World Book Capital 2015 Incheon Republic of Korea
Purpose Day was mainly chosen on basis that notable authors like CervantesShakesphere
Garcilasco who passed away on this day
Remembered Day English Language Day
Purpose Aims to entertain and inform people about the history culture and achievements
associated with the language
April 24 2015
Remembered Day National Panchayati Day
Purpose The day marks the passing of Constitution[73rd Amendment]Act 1992 that came into
force from 24th of April 1993
April 25 2015
Remembered Day World Malaria Day
Theme invest in future and defeat malaria
Purpose To recognise the global efforts to control malaria It is an occasion to highlight the need
for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria control and elimination
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April 26 2015
Remembered Day World Intellectual Property Day (World IP Day)
Purpose Aims to increase peoplersquos awareness and understanding of intellectual property (IP)
April 28 2015
Remembered Day World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Theme ldquoJoin in building a culture of prevention on Occupational Safety and Healthrdquo
Purpose Aims to promote rights at work encourage decent employment opportunities boost
social protection and strengthen dialogue in work-related issues
April 29 2015
Remembered Day Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
Purpose Day gives chance for all the people to remember and show their gratitude to the
victims of chemical warfare
Remembered Day World Dance Day
Purpose Aim to attract the attention of the wider public to the art of dance
April 30 2015
Remembered Day International Jazz Day
Purpose Day is to promote peacedialogue among various cultures diversity eradicating
discriminationrespect of human dignity promotion gender equality and individual expression
April 24 ndash 30 2015
Remembered Week World Immunization Week [WHO] April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Fire Prevention Week
April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Prevention of Blindness Week
MAY May 1 2015
Remembered for International Labours Day
May 3 2015
Remembered for World Press Freedom Day
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Theme ldquoLet journalism thrive towards better reportinggender equalitymedia safety in the
digital agerdquo
Purpose This day gives an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles to evaluate press
freedom to assess the state of freedom of press all over the world and to defend the media from
attacks on their independence
May 4 2015
Remembered for International Buddha Poornima Diwas
May 5 2015
Remembered for (first tuesday of the May) World Asthma Day
Theme You can control your Asthma and the sub-theme Itrsquos time to control your Asthma
Purpose To increase the awareness about this disease among the people The May month is
also known as Asthma Awareness Month GINA or Global Initiative for Asthma organises this
annual event to create awareness and promote ways to cure the disease around the world
Remembered for International Day of the Midwife
Purpose To increase the awareness about the contribution of the midwives towards the patients
all over the world
May 8 2015
Remembered for World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Theme Power of Humanity The Fundamental Principles in Action
8-9 May 2015
Remembered for Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives
during the Second World War
Purpose The UN General Assembly declared 8ndash9 May as a time of remembrance and
reconciliation and while recognizing that Member States may have individual days of victory
liberation and commemoration invited all Member States organizations of the United Nations
System non-governmental organizations and individuals to observe annually either one or both of
these days in an appropriate manner to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War
9-10 May 2015
Remembered for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD)
Theme Energy ndash make it bird-friendly
Purpose It is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation
of migratory birds and their habitats
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May 10 2015
Remembered for Motherrsquos Day (second Sunday of the month of May)
Purpose celebrated every year to honour and respect a mother
May 11 2015
Remembered for National Technology Day
Purpose Celebrated since 1999The day glorifies the importance of science in day to day life
and motivates students to adopt science as the career optionIt is celebrated annually all over the
India to commemorate technological breakthroughs
May 12 2015
Remembered for International nurses day
Purpose celebrated every year on the birthday of Florence Nightingale
May 15 2015
Remembered for International Day of Families
Theme Men in Charge Gender Equality and Childrennrsquos rights in Contemporary Families
Purpose Reflects the importance the international community attaches to familiesThe 2015
observance of the International Day of Families aims to promote gender equality and rights of
children within familiesIt will also highlight prevention of family violence through fair family law
frameworks and a variety of programme interventions
May 17th 2015
Remembered for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
May 20th 2015
Remembered for Clinical Trials Day
Theme ldquoPatients Firstrdquo
Purpose A nation wide advocacy programme known as NavChetana is launched by by ISCR in
order to create an enabling environment for clinical research by raising awareness of its roleTo
bring clinical research back on track in India Many steps are been taken by the Indian regulators
May 21st 2015
Remembered for Anti Terrorism Day Martyrdom of Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Purpose The day is annually observed on the death anniversary of seventh Prime Minister Rajiv
Gandhi who was assassinated at an election rally near Chennai by a suicide bomber from the LTTE
on 21 May 1991This is to create awareness for combating terrorism
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Remembered for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Theme Sharing Culture for a Shared Security
Purpose The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of
cultural diversity
May 22nd 2015
Remembered for International Day for Biological Diversity
Theme Biodiversity For Sustainable Development
Purpose International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated to recognize the role of
biodiversity to life on earth and human well being
May 23rd 2015
Remembered for United Nations day that is aimed at ending Obstetric Fistula
Theme End fistula Restore Wo992256e992256992256s Dig992256it992256
Purpose To promote action toward treating and preventing Obstetric fistula a condition
affecting many women in developing nations Fund raisers mobile van campaigns media
announcements are few events that promote the International day to end Obstetric Fistula
Remembered for World Turtle Day
Purpose The purpose of the observance is to bring attention to and increase knowledge of and
respect for turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive
May 25 2015
Remembered for International Missing Childrens Day
May 29th 2015
Remembered for International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Theme UN70 and UN Peacekeeping Past Present and Future
Purpose It is an occasion to salute the peacekeepers of today who serve in sone of the woeldrsquos
nost volatile and dangerous environments This Day is also a time to mourn fallen peacekeepers
May 31st 2015
Remembered for World No Tobacco Day
Theme Stop illicit trade of tobacco products
Purpose To Eliminate consumption of Tobacco Products to curb the financial legal and health
impacts of tobacco consumption
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JUNE
June 12015
Remember DayWorld Milk Day
OrganizationSAMPRO
Purpose It is celebrated to increase the common public awareness about all aspects of the
natural milk such as its natural originmilk nutritional value and various milk products including its
economic importance throughout the globe
Theme ldquoMilk is the First Food for Humanrdquo and ldquoWorld Class Nutritionrdquo
Remember Day Global Day of Parents
Organization UN
Purpose To honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide
June 22015
Remember Day International Sex Workers Day (International Whores Day)
Organization Nicaraguan HIVAIDS Commission
PurposeThe International Whores Day is a celebratory day which remembers the discrimination
of prostitutes and their often exploitative living and conditions of working
Remember Day Kailash Saga Dawa Festival
OrganizationIndia
Purpose Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the Buddhas birth enlightenment and death or
attaining of Nirvana It is the most important religious festival observed by the entire Buddhist
world
June 42015
Remember Day International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Organized UNHCR
Purpose Acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the worldwho are the victims of
physicalmental and emotional abuse
Theme To protect the rights of children
June 52015
Remember Day World Environment Day
Organized UNEP
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Purpose Raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
planet Earth
Theme Seven Billion Dreams One Planet Consume with Care
June 72015
Remember Day National Cancer Survivors Day
Organized US
Purpose Communities honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage and recognize the
contribution of families and friends
Theme Strike Out CancerGive Cancer the Boot
June 82015
Remember Day World Oceans Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To honor the worldrsquos oceancelebrate the products the ocean provides and also to
appreciate itrsquos own intrinsic value
Theme Healthy oceans healthy planet
June 122015
Remember Day Anti-Child Labour Day
Organized International Labour Organization
Purpose To provides an opportunity to gain further support of individual gov and social partners
to campaign against child labour
Theme ldquoNO to child labour ndash YES to quality education
June 132015
Remember Day International Albinism Awareness Day
Organized UN
Purpose To raise public awareness of albinism and prevent attacks and discrimination against
persons with albinism
June 142015
Remember Day World Blood Donor Day
Organized WHOWBBD
Purpose To raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood productsand to thank blood
donors for their voluntarylife-saving gifts of blood
Theme Thank you for saving my life
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June 152015
Remember Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organised WHO
Purpose To raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuseneglect and
exploitation in later life
Theme Back to the future
June 172015
Remember Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Organized UNCCD
Purpose To promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat
desertification and the effects of drought
Theme Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
June 202015
Remember Day World Refugee Day
Organized UNHR
Purpose To raise the public awareness about refugeersquos situations throughout the world
Theme With courage let us all combine
June 212015
Remember Day 1st International Yoga Day ndash 21 June 2015
Organization UN
Purpose Aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga
Remember Day Fathers Day
Purpose To celebrates fatherhood and male parenting
June 232015
Remember Day Public Service Day
Organization UNPAN
Purpose It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of
a competent civil service and aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community
Theme Proudly Serving Candians
Remember Day International Widows Day
Organization UN
Purpose To address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries
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June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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April 26 2015
Remembered Day World Intellectual Property Day (World IP Day)
Purpose Aims to increase peoplersquos awareness and understanding of intellectual property (IP)
April 28 2015
Remembered Day World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Theme ldquoJoin in building a culture of prevention on Occupational Safety and Healthrdquo
Purpose Aims to promote rights at work encourage decent employment opportunities boost
social protection and strengthen dialogue in work-related issues
April 29 2015
Remembered Day Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare
Purpose Day gives chance for all the people to remember and show their gratitude to the
victims of chemical warfare
Remembered Day World Dance Day
Purpose Aim to attract the attention of the wider public to the art of dance
April 30 2015
Remembered Day International Jazz Day
Purpose Day is to promote peacedialogue among various cultures diversity eradicating
discriminationrespect of human dignity promotion gender equality and individual expression
April 24 ndash 30 2015
Remembered Week World Immunization Week [WHO] April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Fire Prevention Week
April 14 ndash 20 2015
Remembered Week Prevention of Blindness Week
MAY May 1 2015
Remembered for International Labours Day
May 3 2015
Remembered for World Press Freedom Day
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Theme ldquoLet journalism thrive towards better reportinggender equalitymedia safety in the
digital agerdquo
Purpose This day gives an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles to evaluate press
freedom to assess the state of freedom of press all over the world and to defend the media from
attacks on their independence
May 4 2015
Remembered for International Buddha Poornima Diwas
May 5 2015
Remembered for (first tuesday of the May) World Asthma Day
Theme You can control your Asthma and the sub-theme Itrsquos time to control your Asthma
Purpose To increase the awareness about this disease among the people The May month is
also known as Asthma Awareness Month GINA or Global Initiative for Asthma organises this
annual event to create awareness and promote ways to cure the disease around the world
Remembered for International Day of the Midwife
Purpose To increase the awareness about the contribution of the midwives towards the patients
all over the world
May 8 2015
Remembered for World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Theme Power of Humanity The Fundamental Principles in Action
8-9 May 2015
Remembered for Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives
during the Second World War
Purpose The UN General Assembly declared 8ndash9 May as a time of remembrance and
reconciliation and while recognizing that Member States may have individual days of victory
liberation and commemoration invited all Member States organizations of the United Nations
System non-governmental organizations and individuals to observe annually either one or both of
these days in an appropriate manner to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War
9-10 May 2015
Remembered for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD)
Theme Energy ndash make it bird-friendly
Purpose It is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation
of migratory birds and their habitats
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May 10 2015
Remembered for Motherrsquos Day (second Sunday of the month of May)
Purpose celebrated every year to honour and respect a mother
May 11 2015
Remembered for National Technology Day
Purpose Celebrated since 1999The day glorifies the importance of science in day to day life
and motivates students to adopt science as the career optionIt is celebrated annually all over the
India to commemorate technological breakthroughs
May 12 2015
Remembered for International nurses day
Purpose celebrated every year on the birthday of Florence Nightingale
May 15 2015
Remembered for International Day of Families
Theme Men in Charge Gender Equality and Childrennrsquos rights in Contemporary Families
Purpose Reflects the importance the international community attaches to familiesThe 2015
observance of the International Day of Families aims to promote gender equality and rights of
children within familiesIt will also highlight prevention of family violence through fair family law
frameworks and a variety of programme interventions
May 17th 2015
Remembered for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
May 20th 2015
Remembered for Clinical Trials Day
Theme ldquoPatients Firstrdquo
Purpose A nation wide advocacy programme known as NavChetana is launched by by ISCR in
order to create an enabling environment for clinical research by raising awareness of its roleTo
bring clinical research back on track in India Many steps are been taken by the Indian regulators
May 21st 2015
Remembered for Anti Terrorism Day Martyrdom of Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Purpose The day is annually observed on the death anniversary of seventh Prime Minister Rajiv
Gandhi who was assassinated at an election rally near Chennai by a suicide bomber from the LTTE
on 21 May 1991This is to create awareness for combating terrorism
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Remembered for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Theme Sharing Culture for a Shared Security
Purpose The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of
cultural diversity
May 22nd 2015
Remembered for International Day for Biological Diversity
Theme Biodiversity For Sustainable Development
Purpose International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated to recognize the role of
biodiversity to life on earth and human well being
May 23rd 2015
Remembered for United Nations day that is aimed at ending Obstetric Fistula
Theme End fistula Restore Wo992256e992256992256s Dig992256it992256
Purpose To promote action toward treating and preventing Obstetric fistula a condition
affecting many women in developing nations Fund raisers mobile van campaigns media
announcements are few events that promote the International day to end Obstetric Fistula
Remembered for World Turtle Day
Purpose The purpose of the observance is to bring attention to and increase knowledge of and
respect for turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive
May 25 2015
Remembered for International Missing Childrens Day
May 29th 2015
Remembered for International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Theme UN70 and UN Peacekeeping Past Present and Future
Purpose It is an occasion to salute the peacekeepers of today who serve in sone of the woeldrsquos
nost volatile and dangerous environments This Day is also a time to mourn fallen peacekeepers
May 31st 2015
Remembered for World No Tobacco Day
Theme Stop illicit trade of tobacco products
Purpose To Eliminate consumption of Tobacco Products to curb the financial legal and health
impacts of tobacco consumption
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JUNE
June 12015
Remember DayWorld Milk Day
OrganizationSAMPRO
Purpose It is celebrated to increase the common public awareness about all aspects of the
natural milk such as its natural originmilk nutritional value and various milk products including its
economic importance throughout the globe
Theme ldquoMilk is the First Food for Humanrdquo and ldquoWorld Class Nutritionrdquo
Remember Day Global Day of Parents
Organization UN
Purpose To honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide
June 22015
Remember Day International Sex Workers Day (International Whores Day)
Organization Nicaraguan HIVAIDS Commission
PurposeThe International Whores Day is a celebratory day which remembers the discrimination
of prostitutes and their often exploitative living and conditions of working
Remember Day Kailash Saga Dawa Festival
OrganizationIndia
Purpose Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the Buddhas birth enlightenment and death or
attaining of Nirvana It is the most important religious festival observed by the entire Buddhist
world
June 42015
Remember Day International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Organized UNHCR
Purpose Acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the worldwho are the victims of
physicalmental and emotional abuse
Theme To protect the rights of children
June 52015
Remember Day World Environment Day
Organized UNEP
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Purpose Raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
planet Earth
Theme Seven Billion Dreams One Planet Consume with Care
June 72015
Remember Day National Cancer Survivors Day
Organized US
Purpose Communities honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage and recognize the
contribution of families and friends
Theme Strike Out CancerGive Cancer the Boot
June 82015
Remember Day World Oceans Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To honor the worldrsquos oceancelebrate the products the ocean provides and also to
appreciate itrsquos own intrinsic value
Theme Healthy oceans healthy planet
June 122015
Remember Day Anti-Child Labour Day
Organized International Labour Organization
Purpose To provides an opportunity to gain further support of individual gov and social partners
to campaign against child labour
Theme ldquoNO to child labour ndash YES to quality education
June 132015
Remember Day International Albinism Awareness Day
Organized UN
Purpose To raise public awareness of albinism and prevent attacks and discrimination against
persons with albinism
June 142015
Remember Day World Blood Donor Day
Organized WHOWBBD
Purpose To raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood productsand to thank blood
donors for their voluntarylife-saving gifts of blood
Theme Thank you for saving my life
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June 152015
Remember Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organised WHO
Purpose To raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuseneglect and
exploitation in later life
Theme Back to the future
June 172015
Remember Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Organized UNCCD
Purpose To promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat
desertification and the effects of drought
Theme Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
June 202015
Remember Day World Refugee Day
Organized UNHR
Purpose To raise the public awareness about refugeersquos situations throughout the world
Theme With courage let us all combine
June 212015
Remember Day 1st International Yoga Day ndash 21 June 2015
Organization UN
Purpose Aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga
Remember Day Fathers Day
Purpose To celebrates fatherhood and male parenting
June 232015
Remember Day Public Service Day
Organization UNPAN
Purpose It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of
a competent civil service and aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community
Theme Proudly Serving Candians
Remember Day International Widows Day
Organization UN
Purpose To address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries
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June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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Theme ldquoLet journalism thrive towards better reportinggender equalitymedia safety in the
digital agerdquo
Purpose This day gives an opportunity to celebrate the fundamental principles to evaluate press
freedom to assess the state of freedom of press all over the world and to defend the media from
attacks on their independence
May 4 2015
Remembered for International Buddha Poornima Diwas
May 5 2015
Remembered for (first tuesday of the May) World Asthma Day
Theme You can control your Asthma and the sub-theme Itrsquos time to control your Asthma
Purpose To increase the awareness about this disease among the people The May month is
also known as Asthma Awareness Month GINA or Global Initiative for Asthma organises this
annual event to create awareness and promote ways to cure the disease around the world
Remembered for International Day of the Midwife
Purpose To increase the awareness about the contribution of the midwives towards the patients
all over the world
May 8 2015
Remembered for World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
Theme Power of Humanity The Fundamental Principles in Action
8-9 May 2015
Remembered for Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives
during the Second World War
Purpose The UN General Assembly declared 8ndash9 May as a time of remembrance and
reconciliation and while recognizing that Member States may have individual days of victory
liberation and commemoration invited all Member States organizations of the United Nations
System non-governmental organizations and individuals to observe annually either one or both of
these days in an appropriate manner to pay tribute to all victims of the Second World War
9-10 May 2015
Remembered for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD)
Theme Energy ndash make it bird-friendly
Purpose It is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation
of migratory birds and their habitats
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May 10 2015
Remembered for Motherrsquos Day (second Sunday of the month of May)
Purpose celebrated every year to honour and respect a mother
May 11 2015
Remembered for National Technology Day
Purpose Celebrated since 1999The day glorifies the importance of science in day to day life
and motivates students to adopt science as the career optionIt is celebrated annually all over the
India to commemorate technological breakthroughs
May 12 2015
Remembered for International nurses day
Purpose celebrated every year on the birthday of Florence Nightingale
May 15 2015
Remembered for International Day of Families
Theme Men in Charge Gender Equality and Childrennrsquos rights in Contemporary Families
Purpose Reflects the importance the international community attaches to familiesThe 2015
observance of the International Day of Families aims to promote gender equality and rights of
children within familiesIt will also highlight prevention of family violence through fair family law
frameworks and a variety of programme interventions
May 17th 2015
Remembered for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
May 20th 2015
Remembered for Clinical Trials Day
Theme ldquoPatients Firstrdquo
Purpose A nation wide advocacy programme known as NavChetana is launched by by ISCR in
order to create an enabling environment for clinical research by raising awareness of its roleTo
bring clinical research back on track in India Many steps are been taken by the Indian regulators
May 21st 2015
Remembered for Anti Terrorism Day Martyrdom of Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Purpose The day is annually observed on the death anniversary of seventh Prime Minister Rajiv
Gandhi who was assassinated at an election rally near Chennai by a suicide bomber from the LTTE
on 21 May 1991This is to create awareness for combating terrorism
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Remembered for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Theme Sharing Culture for a Shared Security
Purpose The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of
cultural diversity
May 22nd 2015
Remembered for International Day for Biological Diversity
Theme Biodiversity For Sustainable Development
Purpose International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated to recognize the role of
biodiversity to life on earth and human well being
May 23rd 2015
Remembered for United Nations day that is aimed at ending Obstetric Fistula
Theme End fistula Restore Wo992256e992256992256s Dig992256it992256
Purpose To promote action toward treating and preventing Obstetric fistula a condition
affecting many women in developing nations Fund raisers mobile van campaigns media
announcements are few events that promote the International day to end Obstetric Fistula
Remembered for World Turtle Day
Purpose The purpose of the observance is to bring attention to and increase knowledge of and
respect for turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive
May 25 2015
Remembered for International Missing Childrens Day
May 29th 2015
Remembered for International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Theme UN70 and UN Peacekeeping Past Present and Future
Purpose It is an occasion to salute the peacekeepers of today who serve in sone of the woeldrsquos
nost volatile and dangerous environments This Day is also a time to mourn fallen peacekeepers
May 31st 2015
Remembered for World No Tobacco Day
Theme Stop illicit trade of tobacco products
Purpose To Eliminate consumption of Tobacco Products to curb the financial legal and health
impacts of tobacco consumption
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JUNE
June 12015
Remember DayWorld Milk Day
OrganizationSAMPRO
Purpose It is celebrated to increase the common public awareness about all aspects of the
natural milk such as its natural originmilk nutritional value and various milk products including its
economic importance throughout the globe
Theme ldquoMilk is the First Food for Humanrdquo and ldquoWorld Class Nutritionrdquo
Remember Day Global Day of Parents
Organization UN
Purpose To honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide
June 22015
Remember Day International Sex Workers Day (International Whores Day)
Organization Nicaraguan HIVAIDS Commission
PurposeThe International Whores Day is a celebratory day which remembers the discrimination
of prostitutes and their often exploitative living and conditions of working
Remember Day Kailash Saga Dawa Festival
OrganizationIndia
Purpose Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the Buddhas birth enlightenment and death or
attaining of Nirvana It is the most important religious festival observed by the entire Buddhist
world
June 42015
Remember Day International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Organized UNHCR
Purpose Acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the worldwho are the victims of
physicalmental and emotional abuse
Theme To protect the rights of children
June 52015
Remember Day World Environment Day
Organized UNEP
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Purpose Raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
planet Earth
Theme Seven Billion Dreams One Planet Consume with Care
June 72015
Remember Day National Cancer Survivors Day
Organized US
Purpose Communities honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage and recognize the
contribution of families and friends
Theme Strike Out CancerGive Cancer the Boot
June 82015
Remember Day World Oceans Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To honor the worldrsquos oceancelebrate the products the ocean provides and also to
appreciate itrsquos own intrinsic value
Theme Healthy oceans healthy planet
June 122015
Remember Day Anti-Child Labour Day
Organized International Labour Organization
Purpose To provides an opportunity to gain further support of individual gov and social partners
to campaign against child labour
Theme ldquoNO to child labour ndash YES to quality education
June 132015
Remember Day International Albinism Awareness Day
Organized UN
Purpose To raise public awareness of albinism and prevent attacks and discrimination against
persons with albinism
June 142015
Remember Day World Blood Donor Day
Organized WHOWBBD
Purpose To raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood productsand to thank blood
donors for their voluntarylife-saving gifts of blood
Theme Thank you for saving my life
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June 152015
Remember Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organised WHO
Purpose To raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuseneglect and
exploitation in later life
Theme Back to the future
June 172015
Remember Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Organized UNCCD
Purpose To promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat
desertification and the effects of drought
Theme Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
June 202015
Remember Day World Refugee Day
Organized UNHR
Purpose To raise the public awareness about refugeersquos situations throughout the world
Theme With courage let us all combine
June 212015
Remember Day 1st International Yoga Day ndash 21 June 2015
Organization UN
Purpose Aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga
Remember Day Fathers Day
Purpose To celebrates fatherhood and male parenting
June 232015
Remember Day Public Service Day
Organization UNPAN
Purpose It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of
a competent civil service and aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community
Theme Proudly Serving Candians
Remember Day International Widows Day
Organization UN
Purpose To address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries
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June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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May 10 2015
Remembered for Motherrsquos Day (second Sunday of the month of May)
Purpose celebrated every year to honour and respect a mother
May 11 2015
Remembered for National Technology Day
Purpose Celebrated since 1999The day glorifies the importance of science in day to day life
and motivates students to adopt science as the career optionIt is celebrated annually all over the
India to commemorate technological breakthroughs
May 12 2015
Remembered for International nurses day
Purpose celebrated every year on the birthday of Florence Nightingale
May 15 2015
Remembered for International Day of Families
Theme Men in Charge Gender Equality and Childrennrsquos rights in Contemporary Families
Purpose Reflects the importance the international community attaches to familiesThe 2015
observance of the International Day of Families aims to promote gender equality and rights of
children within familiesIt will also highlight prevention of family violence through fair family law
frameworks and a variety of programme interventions
May 17th 2015
Remembered for World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
May 20th 2015
Remembered for Clinical Trials Day
Theme ldquoPatients Firstrdquo
Purpose A nation wide advocacy programme known as NavChetana is launched by by ISCR in
order to create an enabling environment for clinical research by raising awareness of its roleTo
bring clinical research back on track in India Many steps are been taken by the Indian regulators
May 21st 2015
Remembered for Anti Terrorism Day Martyrdom of Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
Purpose The day is annually observed on the death anniversary of seventh Prime Minister Rajiv
Gandhi who was assassinated at an election rally near Chennai by a suicide bomber from the LTTE
on 21 May 1991This is to create awareness for combating terrorism
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Remembered for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Theme Sharing Culture for a Shared Security
Purpose The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of
cultural diversity
May 22nd 2015
Remembered for International Day for Biological Diversity
Theme Biodiversity For Sustainable Development
Purpose International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated to recognize the role of
biodiversity to life on earth and human well being
May 23rd 2015
Remembered for United Nations day that is aimed at ending Obstetric Fistula
Theme End fistula Restore Wo992256e992256992256s Dig992256it992256
Purpose To promote action toward treating and preventing Obstetric fistula a condition
affecting many women in developing nations Fund raisers mobile van campaigns media
announcements are few events that promote the International day to end Obstetric Fistula
Remembered for World Turtle Day
Purpose The purpose of the observance is to bring attention to and increase knowledge of and
respect for turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive
May 25 2015
Remembered for International Missing Childrens Day
May 29th 2015
Remembered for International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Theme UN70 and UN Peacekeeping Past Present and Future
Purpose It is an occasion to salute the peacekeepers of today who serve in sone of the woeldrsquos
nost volatile and dangerous environments This Day is also a time to mourn fallen peacekeepers
May 31st 2015
Remembered for World No Tobacco Day
Theme Stop illicit trade of tobacco products
Purpose To Eliminate consumption of Tobacco Products to curb the financial legal and health
impacts of tobacco consumption
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JUNE
June 12015
Remember DayWorld Milk Day
OrganizationSAMPRO
Purpose It is celebrated to increase the common public awareness about all aspects of the
natural milk such as its natural originmilk nutritional value and various milk products including its
economic importance throughout the globe
Theme ldquoMilk is the First Food for Humanrdquo and ldquoWorld Class Nutritionrdquo
Remember Day Global Day of Parents
Organization UN
Purpose To honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide
June 22015
Remember Day International Sex Workers Day (International Whores Day)
Organization Nicaraguan HIVAIDS Commission
PurposeThe International Whores Day is a celebratory day which remembers the discrimination
of prostitutes and their often exploitative living and conditions of working
Remember Day Kailash Saga Dawa Festival
OrganizationIndia
Purpose Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the Buddhas birth enlightenment and death or
attaining of Nirvana It is the most important religious festival observed by the entire Buddhist
world
June 42015
Remember Day International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Organized UNHCR
Purpose Acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the worldwho are the victims of
physicalmental and emotional abuse
Theme To protect the rights of children
June 52015
Remember Day World Environment Day
Organized UNEP
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Purpose Raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
planet Earth
Theme Seven Billion Dreams One Planet Consume with Care
June 72015
Remember Day National Cancer Survivors Day
Organized US
Purpose Communities honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage and recognize the
contribution of families and friends
Theme Strike Out CancerGive Cancer the Boot
June 82015
Remember Day World Oceans Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To honor the worldrsquos oceancelebrate the products the ocean provides and also to
appreciate itrsquos own intrinsic value
Theme Healthy oceans healthy planet
June 122015
Remember Day Anti-Child Labour Day
Organized International Labour Organization
Purpose To provides an opportunity to gain further support of individual gov and social partners
to campaign against child labour
Theme ldquoNO to child labour ndash YES to quality education
June 132015
Remember Day International Albinism Awareness Day
Organized UN
Purpose To raise public awareness of albinism and prevent attacks and discrimination against
persons with albinism
June 142015
Remember Day World Blood Donor Day
Organized WHOWBBD
Purpose To raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood productsand to thank blood
donors for their voluntarylife-saving gifts of blood
Theme Thank you for saving my life
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June 152015
Remember Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organised WHO
Purpose To raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuseneglect and
exploitation in later life
Theme Back to the future
June 172015
Remember Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Organized UNCCD
Purpose To promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat
desertification and the effects of drought
Theme Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
June 202015
Remember Day World Refugee Day
Organized UNHR
Purpose To raise the public awareness about refugeersquos situations throughout the world
Theme With courage let us all combine
June 212015
Remember Day 1st International Yoga Day ndash 21 June 2015
Organization UN
Purpose Aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga
Remember Day Fathers Day
Purpose To celebrates fatherhood and male parenting
June 232015
Remember Day Public Service Day
Organization UNPAN
Purpose It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of
a competent civil service and aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community
Theme Proudly Serving Candians
Remember Day International Widows Day
Organization UN
Purpose To address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries
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June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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Remembered for World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Theme Sharing Culture for a Shared Security
Purpose The day provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the values of
cultural diversity
May 22nd 2015
Remembered for International Day for Biological Diversity
Theme Biodiversity For Sustainable Development
Purpose International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated to recognize the role of
biodiversity to life on earth and human well being
May 23rd 2015
Remembered for United Nations day that is aimed at ending Obstetric Fistula
Theme End fistula Restore Wo992256e992256992256s Dig992256it992256
Purpose To promote action toward treating and preventing Obstetric fistula a condition
affecting many women in developing nations Fund raisers mobile van campaigns media
announcements are few events that promote the International day to end Obstetric Fistula
Remembered for World Turtle Day
Purpose The purpose of the observance is to bring attention to and increase knowledge of and
respect for turtles and tortoises and encourage human action to help them survive and thrive
May 25 2015
Remembered for International Missing Childrens Day
May 29th 2015
Remembered for International Day of UN Peacekeepers
Theme UN70 and UN Peacekeeping Past Present and Future
Purpose It is an occasion to salute the peacekeepers of today who serve in sone of the woeldrsquos
nost volatile and dangerous environments This Day is also a time to mourn fallen peacekeepers
May 31st 2015
Remembered for World No Tobacco Day
Theme Stop illicit trade of tobacco products
Purpose To Eliminate consumption of Tobacco Products to curb the financial legal and health
impacts of tobacco consumption
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JUNE
June 12015
Remember DayWorld Milk Day
OrganizationSAMPRO
Purpose It is celebrated to increase the common public awareness about all aspects of the
natural milk such as its natural originmilk nutritional value and various milk products including its
economic importance throughout the globe
Theme ldquoMilk is the First Food for Humanrdquo and ldquoWorld Class Nutritionrdquo
Remember Day Global Day of Parents
Organization UN
Purpose To honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide
June 22015
Remember Day International Sex Workers Day (International Whores Day)
Organization Nicaraguan HIVAIDS Commission
PurposeThe International Whores Day is a celebratory day which remembers the discrimination
of prostitutes and their often exploitative living and conditions of working
Remember Day Kailash Saga Dawa Festival
OrganizationIndia
Purpose Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the Buddhas birth enlightenment and death or
attaining of Nirvana It is the most important religious festival observed by the entire Buddhist
world
June 42015
Remember Day International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Organized UNHCR
Purpose Acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the worldwho are the victims of
physicalmental and emotional abuse
Theme To protect the rights of children
June 52015
Remember Day World Environment Day
Organized UNEP
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Purpose Raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
planet Earth
Theme Seven Billion Dreams One Planet Consume with Care
June 72015
Remember Day National Cancer Survivors Day
Organized US
Purpose Communities honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage and recognize the
contribution of families and friends
Theme Strike Out CancerGive Cancer the Boot
June 82015
Remember Day World Oceans Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To honor the worldrsquos oceancelebrate the products the ocean provides and also to
appreciate itrsquos own intrinsic value
Theme Healthy oceans healthy planet
June 122015
Remember Day Anti-Child Labour Day
Organized International Labour Organization
Purpose To provides an opportunity to gain further support of individual gov and social partners
to campaign against child labour
Theme ldquoNO to child labour ndash YES to quality education
June 132015
Remember Day International Albinism Awareness Day
Organized UN
Purpose To raise public awareness of albinism and prevent attacks and discrimination against
persons with albinism
June 142015
Remember Day World Blood Donor Day
Organized WHOWBBD
Purpose To raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood productsand to thank blood
donors for their voluntarylife-saving gifts of blood
Theme Thank you for saving my life
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June 152015
Remember Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organised WHO
Purpose To raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuseneglect and
exploitation in later life
Theme Back to the future
June 172015
Remember Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Organized UNCCD
Purpose To promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat
desertification and the effects of drought
Theme Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
June 202015
Remember Day World Refugee Day
Organized UNHR
Purpose To raise the public awareness about refugeersquos situations throughout the world
Theme With courage let us all combine
June 212015
Remember Day 1st International Yoga Day ndash 21 June 2015
Organization UN
Purpose Aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga
Remember Day Fathers Day
Purpose To celebrates fatherhood and male parenting
June 232015
Remember Day Public Service Day
Organization UNPAN
Purpose It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of
a competent civil service and aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community
Theme Proudly Serving Candians
Remember Day International Widows Day
Organization UN
Purpose To address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries
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June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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JUNE
June 12015
Remember DayWorld Milk Day
OrganizationSAMPRO
Purpose It is celebrated to increase the common public awareness about all aspects of the
natural milk such as its natural originmilk nutritional value and various milk products including its
economic importance throughout the globe
Theme ldquoMilk is the First Food for Humanrdquo and ldquoWorld Class Nutritionrdquo
Remember Day Global Day of Parents
Organization UN
Purpose To honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide
June 22015
Remember Day International Sex Workers Day (International Whores Day)
Organization Nicaraguan HIVAIDS Commission
PurposeThe International Whores Day is a celebratory day which remembers the discrimination
of prostitutes and their often exploitative living and conditions of working
Remember Day Kailash Saga Dawa Festival
OrganizationIndia
Purpose Saga Dawa Festival celebrates the Buddhas birth enlightenment and death or
attaining of Nirvana It is the most important religious festival observed by the entire Buddhist
world
June 42015
Remember Day International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
Organized UNHCR
Purpose Acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the worldwho are the victims of
physicalmental and emotional abuse
Theme To protect the rights of children
June 52015
Remember Day World Environment Day
Organized UNEP
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Purpose Raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
planet Earth
Theme Seven Billion Dreams One Planet Consume with Care
June 72015
Remember Day National Cancer Survivors Day
Organized US
Purpose Communities honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage and recognize the
contribution of families and friends
Theme Strike Out CancerGive Cancer the Boot
June 82015
Remember Day World Oceans Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To honor the worldrsquos oceancelebrate the products the ocean provides and also to
appreciate itrsquos own intrinsic value
Theme Healthy oceans healthy planet
June 122015
Remember Day Anti-Child Labour Day
Organized International Labour Organization
Purpose To provides an opportunity to gain further support of individual gov and social partners
to campaign against child labour
Theme ldquoNO to child labour ndash YES to quality education
June 132015
Remember Day International Albinism Awareness Day
Organized UN
Purpose To raise public awareness of albinism and prevent attacks and discrimination against
persons with albinism
June 142015
Remember Day World Blood Donor Day
Organized WHOWBBD
Purpose To raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood productsand to thank blood
donors for their voluntarylife-saving gifts of blood
Theme Thank you for saving my life
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June 152015
Remember Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organised WHO
Purpose To raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuseneglect and
exploitation in later life
Theme Back to the future
June 172015
Remember Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Organized UNCCD
Purpose To promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat
desertification and the effects of drought
Theme Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
June 202015
Remember Day World Refugee Day
Organized UNHR
Purpose To raise the public awareness about refugeersquos situations throughout the world
Theme With courage let us all combine
June 212015
Remember Day 1st International Yoga Day ndash 21 June 2015
Organization UN
Purpose Aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga
Remember Day Fathers Day
Purpose To celebrates fatherhood and male parenting
June 232015
Remember Day Public Service Day
Organization UNPAN
Purpose It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of
a competent civil service and aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community
Theme Proudly Serving Candians
Remember Day International Widows Day
Organization UN
Purpose To address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries
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June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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Purpose Raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the
planet Earth
Theme Seven Billion Dreams One Planet Consume with Care
June 72015
Remember Day National Cancer Survivors Day
Organized US
Purpose Communities honor cancer survivors for their strength and courage and recognize the
contribution of families and friends
Theme Strike Out CancerGive Cancer the Boot
June 82015
Remember Day World Oceans Day
Organized UNESCO
Purpose To honor the worldrsquos oceancelebrate the products the ocean provides and also to
appreciate itrsquos own intrinsic value
Theme Healthy oceans healthy planet
June 122015
Remember Day Anti-Child Labour Day
Organized International Labour Organization
Purpose To provides an opportunity to gain further support of individual gov and social partners
to campaign against child labour
Theme ldquoNO to child labour ndash YES to quality education
June 132015
Remember Day International Albinism Awareness Day
Organized UN
Purpose To raise public awareness of albinism and prevent attacks and discrimination against
persons with albinism
June 142015
Remember Day World Blood Donor Day
Organized WHOWBBD
Purpose To raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood productsand to thank blood
donors for their voluntarylife-saving gifts of blood
Theme Thank you for saving my life
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June 152015
Remember Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organised WHO
Purpose To raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuseneglect and
exploitation in later life
Theme Back to the future
June 172015
Remember Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Organized UNCCD
Purpose To promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat
desertification and the effects of drought
Theme Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
June 202015
Remember Day World Refugee Day
Organized UNHR
Purpose To raise the public awareness about refugeersquos situations throughout the world
Theme With courage let us all combine
June 212015
Remember Day 1st International Yoga Day ndash 21 June 2015
Organization UN
Purpose Aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga
Remember Day Fathers Day
Purpose To celebrates fatherhood and male parenting
June 232015
Remember Day Public Service Day
Organization UNPAN
Purpose It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of
a competent civil service and aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community
Theme Proudly Serving Candians
Remember Day International Widows Day
Organization UN
Purpose To address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries
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June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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June 152015
Remember Day World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Organised WHO
Purpose To raise the visibility of elder abuse by sharing information about abuseneglect and
exploitation in later life
Theme Back to the future
June 172015
Remember Day World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Organized UNCCD
Purpose To promote public awareness relating to international cooperation to combat
desertification and the effects of drought
Theme Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
June 202015
Remember Day World Refugee Day
Organized UNHR
Purpose To raise the public awareness about refugeersquos situations throughout the world
Theme With courage let us all combine
June 212015
Remember Day 1st International Yoga Day ndash 21 June 2015
Organization UN
Purpose Aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga
Remember Day Fathers Day
Purpose To celebrates fatherhood and male parenting
June 232015
Remember Day Public Service Day
Organization UNPAN
Purpose It recognizes that democracy and successful governance are built on the foundation of
a competent civil service and aims to celebrate the value and virtue of service to the community
Theme Proudly Serving Candians
Remember Day International Widows Day
Organization UN
Purpose To address poverty and injustice faced by widows and their children in many countries
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June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Important Days PDF
Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Important Days PDF
Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
June 252015
Remember Day World Vitiligo Day
Purpose Aims to increase awareness about vitiligo and raise funds needed for research and
education
Remember Day Day of the Seafarer
Organization International Maritime Organization
Purpose To remember the importance of seafarers for our world
Theme ldquoA Career At Seardquo
June 262015
Remember Day International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Organization IRCT
Purpose To gives us the opportunity to stand united and remind the world that torture is a cruel
violation of human rights
Theme Right to Rehabiliation
Remember Day International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Organization UNODC
Purpose To raise awareness about the global drug problem Health is the ongoing theme of the
world drug campaign
Theme Letrsquos Develop Our Lives Our Communities Our Identities Without Drugs
June 292015
Remember Day Statistics Day
Organization India
Purpose In recognition of the notable contributions made by Late Prof Prasanta Chandra
Mahalanobis in the fields of economic planning and statistical development
Theme Labour and Employment Statistics
June 302015
Remember Day International Mango Festival
Organization Delhi Tourism
Purpose To create awareness about the versatility of the fruitits rich varieties gourmet value
and importance as an ingredient in appetizing dishes in both its raw and ripe forms
Theme Wildlife Conservation
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Important Days PDF
Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Important Days PDF
Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Important Days PDF
Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Important Days PDF
Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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JULY July 1 2015
Remember Day National Doctorsrsquo Day
Organization India
Purpose To honour the physician and the second Chief Minister of West BengalDrBidhan
Chandra RoyHe was born on July 1 and died on the same dateaged 80 years
Remember Day International Joke Day
July 4 2015
Remember Day International Day of Cooperatives
Organization UN
Purpose To increase awareness on cooperatives as well as strengthen and extend partnerships
between the international cooperative movement and other supporting organizations including
governments It is observed on the first Saturday of July each year
Theme Choose co-operative choose equality
July 6 2015
Remember Day World Zoonosis Day
Purpose To educate and create public awareness about the importance of zoonoses
July 11 2015
Remember Day World Population Day
Organization UN
Purpose To focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues in the context of
overall development plans and programmes and the need to find solutions for these issues
Theme Vulnerable Populations in Emergencies
July 12 2015
Remember Day Malala Day
Purpose It is a day to stand up for the rights of all children to receive a full free and adequate
education
July 15 2015
Remember Day World Youth Skills Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the importance of investing in youth skills development
Theme Youth skills for work and life in the post-2015 agenda
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
AffairsCloud Specials ndash Check Out Our Pages
Current Affairs Sections
Current Affairs 2015 Current Affairs Today Current AffairsPDF Current Affairs Quiz Current Affairs Mock Test Study Materials PDF
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Study Guide Sections
General Aptitude Reasoning Letter Writing Math Tricks Computer Awareness
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July 17 2015
Remember Day International Justice DayDay of International Criminal Justice
Purpose It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998 the
founding treaty of the ICC which seeks to protect people from genocide crimes against
humanity war crimes and the crime of aggression
July 18 2015
Remember Day Nelson Mandela International Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognition of Nelson Mandelarsquos birthday on 18 July
July 23 2015
Remember Day National Broadcasting Day Observed Across
Organization India
Purpose On this day in 1927 Indian Broadcasting Company(IBC) began organized radio
broadcasting from Bombay station
July 26 2015
Remember Day Kargil Vijay Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To honour of the Kargil Wars Heroes
July 28 2015
Remember Day World Hepatitis Day
Organization World Health Organization (WHO)
Purpose To promote awareness of hepatitis a disease that affects the liver
Theme ldquoPrevent HepatitisItrsquos upto urdquo
July 29 2015
Remember Day International Tiger Day
Purpose To promote the protection and expansion of the wild tiger habitats and to gain support
through awareness for tiger conservation
July 30 2015
Remember Day International Day of Friendship
Organization UN
Purpose To promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures
Remember Day World Day against Trafficking in Persons
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Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Important Days PDF
Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness around the plight of survivors of trafficking in persons
AUGUST
Aug 1 2015
Remember Day World Breast Feeeding Day
Organization UN
Purpose To support women to combine breastfeeding and work
Aug 6 2015
Remember Day Hiroshima Day Anti Nuclear Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 7 2015
Remember Day National Handloom Day
Organization India
Purpose To make better market positioning of quality handloom products
Aug 8 2015
Remember Day World Senior Citizens Day
Organization UN
Purpose Recognition of senior citizens
Aug 9 2015
Remember Day Kiranti Divas(Quit India Day)
Organization Gandhi for Satyagraha
Purpose For an orderly British withdrawal from India
Remember Day Nagasaki Day
Organization Japan
Purpose To remember the day when Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki
Remember Day International Day of worldrsquos indigenious people
Organization UN
Purpose Ensuring indigenous peoples health and well-being
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Important Days PDF
Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Important Days PDF
Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Important Days PDF
Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Important Days PDF
Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Important Days PDF
Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Important Days PDF
Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Important Days PDF
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Important Days PDF
Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Important Days PDF
Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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Current Affairs 2015 Current Affairs Today Current AffairsPDF Current Affairs Quiz Current Affairs Mock Test Study Materials PDF
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Important Days PDF
Aug 10 2015
Remember Day World Bio-Fuel Day
Purpose Aim to create awareness about non fossil-fuels (Green Fuels)
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day International Youth Day
Organization UN
Purpose To engage the participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable
human development
Aug 12 2015
Remember Day Elephant Day
Organization Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
Purpose To the preservation and protection of the worlds elephants
Aug 14 2015
Remember Day Pakistanrsquos Independence Day
Organization Pakistan
Aug 15 2015
Remember Day Indiarsquos Independence Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate dropping of Atomic bomb on Hiroshima on 6 August 1945
Aug 19 2015
Remember Day World Photography Day
Purpose Anniversary of the first photographic process patent
Remember Day World Humanitarian Day
Organization United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
Purpose Observed with theme Inspiring the Worlds Humanity
Aug 20 2015
Remember Day Sadbahavana Divas or Harmony Day
Organization India
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of the earlier PM Rajiv Gandhi
Aug 23 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its
Abolition
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
AffairsCloud Specials ndash Check Out Our Pages
Current Affairs Sections
Current Affairs 2015 Current Affairs Today Current AffairsPDF Current Affairs Quiz Current Affairs Mock Test Study Materials PDF
Subject-Wise Quiz Sections
Reasoning Questions Quantitative Aptitude Questions English Questions Computer Questions
Study Guide Sections
General Aptitude Reasoning Letter Writing Math Tricks Computer Awareness
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS
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Important Days PDF
Organization UNESCO
Purpose To memorialize the transatlantic slave trade
Aug 29 2015
Remember Day National Sports Day
Organization India
Purpose To marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand
Aug 30 2015
Remember Day Small Industry Day
SEPTEMBER
Sep 2 2015
Remember Day World Coconut Day
Organization Asian and Pacific Coconut Community
Purpose Importance of this tree should be propagated and made awareness
Theme Coconut for Family Nutrition Health and Wellness
Sep 5 2015
Remember Day National Teachers Day
Organization India
Purpose Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnans birthday
Theme Teachers for gender equality
Remember Day International Day of Charity(death of Mother Teresa)
Organization UN
Purpose To save and improve peoplersquos lives fighting disease protecting children
Sep 6 2015
Remember Day Ceasefire or Peace Day
Organization Nagaland
Purpose To marks the signing of ceasefire agreement between Naga outfit leaders of Federal
Government of Nagaland (FGN) and GOI
Sep 8 2015
Remember Day International Literacy Day
Organization UNESCO
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Important Days PDF
Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Important Days PDF
Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Important Days PDF
Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Important Days PDF
Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Important Days PDF
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Important Days PDF
Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Important Days PDF
Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Important Days PDF
Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Important Days PDF
Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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Purpose To exploration of critical links and synergy between literacy and the future Sustainable
Development Goals
Theme Literacy and Sustainable Societies
Sep 10 2015
Remember Day World Suicide Prevention Day
Organization WHO and International Association for Suicide Prevention(IASP)
Purpose To provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides
Theme Preventing Suicide Reaching Out amp Saving Lives
Sep 12 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
Organization UN
Purpose To provide possible opportunities for developing countries and also such countries with
economies in transition
Theme Scaling-up Global Support for South-South
Sep 14 2015
Remember Day Hindi Diwas
Organization India
Purpose To propagate the Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values
Theme Hindi Meri Pehchan
Sep 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Democracy
Organization UN
Purpose To implement a new development agenda agreed to by all the nations worldwide
Theme Space for Civil Society
Remember Day National Engineerrsquos Day
Organization India
Purpose Birth anniversary of an engineer Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya
Theme Engineering Challenges for Knowledge Era
Sep 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Organization UN
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Important Days PDF
Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Important Days PDF
Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Important Days PDF
Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Important Days PDF
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Important Days PDF
Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Important Days PDF
Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Important Days PDF
Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Important Days PDF
Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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Current Affairs Sections
Current Affairs 2015 Current Affairs Today Current AffairsPDF Current Affairs Quiz Current Affairs Mock Test Study Materials PDF
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Reasoning Questions Quantitative Aptitude Questions English Questions Computer Questions
Study Guide Sections
General Aptitude Reasoning Letter Writing Math Tricks Computer Awareness
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Important Days PDF
Purpose For the Preservation of the Ozone Layer commemorate the date of the signing of the
Montreal Protocol in 1987
Theme 30 Years of Healing the Ozone Together
Sep 19 2015
Remember Day International Red Panda Day
Purpose Raising awareness about species conservation
Sep 21 2015
Remember Day International Day of Peace
Organization UN
Purpose To world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence
Theme Partnerships for Peace - Dignity for All
Remember Day World Alzheimerrsquos Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To raise awareness on Alzheimerrsquos disease
Sep 22 2015
Remember Day World Rhino Day
Purpose To conserve the worlds five species of rhino
Theme What is Home Sweet Home For The Rhino
Sep 24 2015
Remember Day World Maritime Day
Organization UN and IMO
Purpose To focus attention on the wider spectrum of maritime education and training
Theme Maritime education and training
Sep 26 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Organization UN
Purpose To enhance public awareness and education about the threat posed to humanity by
nuclear weapons
Theme Maintaining the Caribbean and Latin America as a Zone of Peace
Sep 27 2015
Remember Day World Tourism Day
Organization UN
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Important Days PDF
Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Important Days PDF
Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Important Days PDF
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Important Days PDF
Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Important Days PDF
Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Important Days PDF
Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Important Days PDF
Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Purpose To raise awareness of the important impact tourism
Theme One Billion Tourists One Billion Opportunities
Remember Day World Deaf Day
Organization World Federation of the Deaf (WFD)
Purpose To raise awareness about the deaf community at individual community and
governmental level
Theme Connect and Communicate
Sep 29 2015
Remember Day World Heart Day
Organization World Health Federation(WHF)
Purpose To improve health globally by encouraging people to make lifestyle changes and
promoting education internationally about Heart
Theme Creating heart-healthy environments
Sep 30 2015
Remember Day International Translation Day
Organization FIT(International Federation of Translators)
Purpose To show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the
translation
Theme The Changing Face of Translation and Interpreting
OCTOBER Oct 1 2015
Remember Day International Day of Older Persons
Organization UN
Purpose To aware the people around the world about issues which affects our senior citizens and
to appreciate their contributions which makes to society
Theme Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment
Remember Day World Vegetarian Day
Organization International Vegetarian Union
Purpose To promote the joy compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism
Oct 2 2015
Remember Day International Day of Non-Violence is observed
Organization UNESCO
Purpose 146th Birth anniversary of ldquoFather of Nationrdquo Mahatma Gandhi
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Important Days PDF
Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Important Days PDF
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Important Days PDF
Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Important Days PDF
Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Important Days PDF
Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Important Days PDF
Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
AffairsCloud Specials ndash Check Out Our Pages
Current Affairs Sections
Current Affairs 2015 Current Affairs Today Current AffairsPDF Current Affairs Quiz Current Affairs Mock Test Study Materials PDF
Subject-Wise Quiz Sections
Reasoning Questions Quantitative Aptitude Questions English Questions Computer Questions
Study Guide Sections
General Aptitude Reasoning Letter Writing Math Tricks Computer Awareness
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS
Suggestions are welcomed Contact us any time at Affairscloudgmailcom amp AffairsCloud1gmailcom
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Important Days PDF
Oct 5 2015
Remember Day World Habitat Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness about the need for well-designed and managed public spaces and
streets
Oct 8 2015
Remember Day World sight day
Organization WHO
Purpose To banish causes of avoidable blindness and visual impairment
Theme Eyes care for all
Oct 9 2015
Remember Day World Post day
Purpose Aims increase the awareness of people about the postal
Theme Tell us about the world you want to grow up in
Remember Day World Egg Day 2015
Purpose To encourage everyone to eat eggs for health and also to ensure the prosperity of egg
industry
Theme One Ingredient Many Regional Dishes
Oct 10 2015 Remember Day World Day against the Death Penalty
Purpose Aimed at to abolish capital punishment against drug crime
Theme The Death Penalty does not stop drug crimes
Remember Day World Mental Health Day
Organization WHO
Purpose To stop violation and discrimination against the persons who are suffering from mental
health conditions
Theme Dignity in mental health
Oct 11 2015
Remember Day International Day of the Girl Child
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize girlsrsquo rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world
Theme The Power of the Adolescent Girl Vision for 2030
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Important Days PDF
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Important Days PDF
Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Important Days PDF
Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Important Days PDF
Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Important Days PDF
Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
AffairsCloud Specials ndash Check Out Our Pages
Current Affairs Sections
Current Affairs 2015 Current Affairs Today Current AffairsPDF Current Affairs Quiz Current Affairs Mock Test Study Materials PDF
Subject-Wise Quiz Sections
Reasoning Questions Quantitative Aptitude Questions English Questions Computer Questions
Study Guide Sections
General Aptitude Reasoning Letter Writing Math Tricks Computer Awareness
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS
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Important Days PDF
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day Constitution Day
Organization India
Purpose For creating awareness on people about the the immense contributions of the chief
architect of Indian Constitution
Oct 12 2015
Remember Day World Arthritis Day
Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness of the condition and make sure that sufferers and caregivers know
all the support and help that is available to them
Theme Itrsquos in your hands take action
Oct 13 2015 Remember Day International Day for Disaster Reduction Organization UN
Purpose To raise awareness(UN) among people and communities about the importance of DRR
Theme Knowledge for Life
Oct 14 2015
Remember Day World Standards Day
Purpose To raise awareness about standardization among regulators industry and consumers
Theme Standards the Worldrsquos Common Language
Oct 15 2015
Remember Day International Day of Rural Women
Organization UN
Purpose To rise to profile of rural women
Remember Day Youth awakening day
Organization Tamilnadu
Purpose Commemorating Dr APJ Abdul Kalam 84th birthday O
Oct 16 2015
Remember Day World Food Day
Organization UN
Purpose To incorporating social protection programmes into national development strategies and
policies
Theme Social Protection and Agriculture Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty
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Important Days PDF
Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Important Days PDF
Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Important Days PDF
Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Important Days PDF
Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
AffairsCloud Specials ndash Check Out Our Pages
Current Affairs Sections
Current Affairs 2015 Current Affairs Today Current AffairsPDF Current Affairs Quiz Current Affairs Mock Test Study Materials PDF
Subject-Wise Quiz Sections
Reasoning Questions Quantitative Aptitude Questions English Questions Computer Questions
Study Guide Sections
General Aptitude Reasoning Letter Writing Math Tricks Computer Awareness
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS
Suggestions are welcomed Contact us any time at Affairscloudgmailcom amp AffairsCloud1gmailcom
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Important Days PDF
Oct 17 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty
Theme Building a sustainable future Coming together to end poverty and discriminationrdquo
Oct 20 2015
Remember Day World Statistics Day
Organization UN
Purpose To emphasizes the critical role of high-quality official statistical information in analysis
and informed policy decision-making in support of sustainable development
Theme Better Data Better Live
Oct 21 2015
Remember Day Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day
Organization UNICEF
Purpose To highlight the consequences of iodine deficiency and to raise awareness about
adequate use of iodine
Theme Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development
Oct 22 2015
Remember Day Car-Free Day
Organization Delhi
Purpose To encourage the city residents to use public transport and reduce pollution and traffic
congestion
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day United Nations Day
Organization UN
Purpose To recognize the achievements of the United Nations Organization Theme Strong UN
Better World
Oct 24 2015
Remember Day World Development Information Day Organization UN
Purpose To draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to
strengthen international cooperation to solve them
Oct 28 2015
Remember Day International Animation Day
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Important Days PDF
Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Important Days PDF
Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Important Days PDF
Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
AffairsCloud Specials ndash Check Out Our Pages
Current Affairs Sections
Current Affairs 2015 Current Affairs Today Current AffairsPDF Current Affairs Quiz Current Affairs Mock Test Study Materials PDF
Subject-Wise Quiz Sections
Reasoning Questions Quantitative Aptitude Questions English Questions Computer Questions
Study Guide Sections
General Aptitude Reasoning Letter Writing Math Tricks Computer Awareness
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Organization UNESCO
Purpose To commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaudrsquos Theatre Optiqueat
the Grevin Museum
Oct 27 2015
Remember Day World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
Organization UNESCO
PurposeTo raising public awareness of the need for preservation
Theme Archives at Risk Protecting the Worldrsquos Identities
Oct 31 2015
Remember Day World Cities Day
Organization UN
Purpose To greatly promote the international communityrsquos interest in global urbanisation push
forward cooperation among countries in meeting
Theme To promotes togetherness and harmony making our cities and neighbourhoods inclusive
and livable
Remember Day World Savings Day
Organization WSBI
Purpose To attain a higher standard of life and to secure the economy
NOVEMBER Nov 2 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
Purpose To honour journalists and media workers
Organization UN
Nov 6 2015
Remember Day International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and
Armed Conflict
Purpose For Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
Organization UN
Remember Day National Legal Services Day
Purpose To ensure reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Important Days PDF
Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Important Days PDF
Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
AffairsCloud Specials ndash Check Out Our Pages
Current Affairs Sections
Current Affairs 2015 Current Affairs Today Current AffairsPDF Current Affairs Quiz Current Affairs Mock Test Study Materials PDF
Subject-Wise Quiz Sections
Reasoning Questions Quantitative Aptitude Questions English Questions Computer Questions
Study Guide Sections
General Aptitude Reasoning Letter Writing Math Tricks Computer Awareness
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS
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Important Days PDF
Nov 10 2015
Remember Day World Science Day for Peace and Development
Purpose To demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives
Organization UNESCO World Conference on Science
Theme Science for a Sustainable Future
Nov 11 2015
Remember Day National education day
Purpose To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad(1st first education
minister of India)
Organization India
Nov 12 2015
Remember Day Public Service Broadcasting Day
Purpose In the memory of the first addressed by Mahatma Gandhi on All India Radio (AIR) in
1947
Organization India AIR
Remember Day World Pneumonia Day
Purpose To create public awareness about pneumoni
Organization Global Health Council
Theme ldquoEvery Breath Counts Stop Pneumonia Nowrdquo
Nov 13 2015
Remember Day World Kindness Day
Purpose To encourages individuals to overlook boundaries race and religion
Organization NGOs
Nov 14 2015
Remember Day World Diabetes Day
Purpose To raise awareness of Diabetes and related causess
Organization WHO
Theme Healthy Living starts at Breakfast
Remember Day Childrenrsquos Day ndash Bal Divas
Purpose To increase the awareness towards the rights care and education of children
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Important Days PDF
Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Important Days PDF
Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
AffairsCloud Specials ndash Check Out Our Pages
Current Affairs Sections
Current Affairs 2015 Current Affairs Today Current AffairsPDF Current Affairs Quiz Current Affairs Mock Test Study Materials PDF
Subject-Wise Quiz Sections
Reasoning Questions Quantitative Aptitude Questions English Questions Computer Questions
Study Guide Sections
General Aptitude Reasoning Letter Writing Math Tricks Computer Awareness
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Important Days PDF
Nov 15 2015
Remember Day World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Purpose To remember the many millions killed and injured on the worldrsquos roads together with
their families friends
Organization UN
Theme ldquoItrsquos time to Remember ndash Say NO to Road Crimerdquo
Nov 16 2015
Remember Day International Day for Tolerance
Purpose To generate public awareness of the dangers of intolerance
Organization UNESCO
Theme Mobilization and Involvement of Health Personnel to Accelerate Zero Tolerance to
Female Genital Mutilationrdquo
Remember Day National Press Day
Purpose It is a symbolic of a free and responsible press in India
Organization India
Theme lsquoTransparency in Public Affairs The role of the Pressrsquo
Nov 19 2015
Remember Day World Toilet Day
Purpose To motivate and mobilize millions around the world on issues of sanitation
Organization World Toilet Organization
Theme lsquoToilets and nutritionrsquo
Nov 20 2015
Remember Day Universal Childrens Day
Purpose To promote the objectives outlined in the Charter and for the welfare of children
Organization UN
Theme ldquoStop Violence Against Childrenrdquo
Remember Day world philosophy day
Purpose to honor the philosophical reflections and works of philosophy by people around the
world through ages
Organization UNESCO
Nov 21 2015
Remember Day World television day
Purpose To remember the first ever World Television Forum held first in 1996
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Important Days PDF
Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Important Days PDF
Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
AffairsCloud Specials ndash Check Out Our Pages
Current Affairs Sections
Current Affairs 2015 Current Affairs Today Current AffairsPDF Current Affairs Quiz Current Affairs Mock Test Study Materials PDF
Subject-Wise Quiz Sections
Reasoning Questions Quantitative Aptitude Questions English Questions Computer Questions
Study Guide Sections
General Aptitude Reasoning Letter Writing Math Tricks Computer Awareness
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS
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Important Days PDF
Organization UN
Nov 25 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Purpose To raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject
to rape domestic violence and other forms of violence
Organization UN
Theme Orange the World campaign kicks off efforts to end violence against women and girlsrsquo
Nov 26 2015
Remember Day First National Constitution Day
Purpose To mark the 125th birth anniversary of Ambedkar
Organization India
Remember Day National Milk Day
Purpose To marks the birth anniversary Varghese Kurien
Organization India
Nov 29 2015
Remember Day International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
Purpose To mark the anniversary of resolution 181
Organization UN
DECEMBER Dec 1 2015
Remember Day World AIDS Day
Purpose To raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues
surrounding HIV and AIDS
Organization WHO
Theme ldquoGetting to Zero Zero new HIV infections Zero discrimination Zero AIDS related
deathsrdquo
Dec 2 2015
Remember Day International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Purpose Anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention for the Suppression of the
Traffic
Organization UN
Theme ldquoWomen and Slavery
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Important Days PDF
Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
AffairsCloud Specials ndash Check Out Our Pages
Current Affairs Sections
Current Affairs 2015 Current Affairs Today Current AffairsPDF Current Affairs Quiz Current Affairs Mock Test Study Materials PDF
Subject-Wise Quiz Sections
Reasoning Questions Quantitative Aptitude Questions English Questions Computer Questions
Study Guide Sections
General Aptitude Reasoning Letter Writing Math Tricks Computer Awareness
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS
Suggestions are welcomed Contact us any time at Affairscloudgmailcom amp AffairsCloud1gmailcom
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Important Days PDF
Dec 3 2015
Remember Day International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Purpose To promote awareness and activatesupport for critical issues regarding inclusion of
persons with disabilities in society and development
Organization UN
Theme Inclusion matters access and empowerment for people of all abilities
Dec 4 2015
Remember Day Navy Day
Purpose To commemorate the courageous attack on the Karachi harbor during the Indo-
Pakistan war Organization India
Theme ldquoIndian Navy ndash Ensuring Secure Seas for a Resurgent Nationrdquo
Dec 5 2015
Remember Day International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
Purpose For volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts to share their values and to
promote their work
Organization UN
Theme The world is changing Are you Volunteer
Dec 7 2015
Remember Day International Civil Aviation Day
Purpose To raise awareness of the importance of international civil aviation
Organization UN ICAO
Dec 9 2015
Remember Day International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of
Genocide
Purpose Anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment
of the Crime of Genocide
Organization UN
Remember Day International Anti-corruption day
Purpose To raise awareness of corruption
Organization UN
Theme ldquoBreak the corruption chainrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
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Important Days PDF
Dec 10 2015
Remember Day Human Rights Day
Purpose To honour the United Nations General Assemblyrsquos adoption and proclamationof the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
Organization UN UDHR
Theme ldquoOur Rights Our Freedoms Alwaysrdquo
Dec 11 2015
Remember Day International Mountain Day
Purpose To create awareness about the importance of mountains to life to highlight the
opportunities and constraints in mountain development
Organization UN FAO
Theme ldquoPromoting mountain products for better livelihoodsrdquo
Dec 14 2015
Remember Day National Energy Conservation Day
Purpose To aware people about the importance of energy
Organization India
Dec 17 2015
Remember Day International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Purpose To highlight the need for action to end violence against sex workers
Organization UNICRSE
Theme Stigma amp Discrimination
Dec 18 2015
Remember Day International Migrants Day
Purpose To remember the refugees and migrants who have lost their lives or have
disappeared while trying to reach safe harbour
Organization UN
Dec 20 2015
Remember Day International Human Solidarity Day
Purpose To remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements
Organization UN
Theme ldquoShared Progress amp Prosperity based on global solidarityrdquo
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Important Days PDF
Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
AffairsCloud Specials ndash Check Out Our Pages
Current Affairs Sections
Current Affairs 2015 Current Affairs Today Current AffairsPDF Current Affairs Quiz Current Affairs Mock Test Study Materials PDF
Subject-Wise Quiz Sections
Reasoning Questions Quantitative Aptitude Questions English Questions Computer Questions
Study Guide Sections
General Aptitude Reasoning Letter Writing Math Tricks Computer Awareness
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS
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Important Days PDF
Dec 22 2015
Remember Day National Mathematics Day
Purpose To commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan
Organization India
Dec 24 2015
Remember Day National consumer day
Purpose To remember the day when the Consumer Protection Act 1986 had received the assent
of the President
Organization India
Theme Safe and Healthy Food Combating Food Adulterationrdquo
Dec 25 2015
Remember Day National Good Governance Day
Purpose To mark the birth anniversary of former-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Organization India
AffairsCloud Specials ndash Check Out Our Pages
Current Affairs Sections
Current Affairs 2015 Current Affairs Today Current AffairsPDF Current Affairs Quiz Current Affairs Mock Test Study Materials PDF
Subject-Wise Quiz Sections
Reasoning Questions Quantitative Aptitude Questions English Questions Computer Questions
Study Guide Sections
General Aptitude Reasoning Letter Writing Math Tricks Computer Awareness
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS
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