Special Events Around The World

August 9
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF
WORLD'S INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
The goal of this special day is to further strengthen international cooperation for the solution of problems faced by indigenous people in such areas as culture, education, health, human rights, the environment, and social and economic development. Indigenous people are the first inhabitants of the country. They are sometimes referred to as natives or aborigines. They have a common culture and language, spiritual beliefs and traditions.

September 21
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
This day was declared by the United nations General Assembly in 1981 devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace and more impor tantly and is the absence of war. A “Peace Bell” was made from coins donated by children from all over the world and is rung every year on this day at the United Nations Headquar ters, to remind everyone about the huge and devastating cost of war.

October 17
INTERNATIONAL DAY
FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY
Officially recognised by the United Nations, it is now celebrated throughout the world. This is the day for promoting awareness to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries, particularly in developing countries like India, Thailand and African countries among others. The theme for this year is “Working together out of poverty”. It highlights the need for a truly global anti-poverty alliance, one in which both developed and developing countries participate actively.