The african union commission is therefore calling on all au member states, regional economic communities, united nations agencies, africans all over the world and the diasporas. The book also goes back into south africa history, and explains the countrys ethnic mix though it has also been criticised for proafrikaner attitudes. Each year, organizations and individuals across the world bring attention to the hiv epidemic, endeavor to increase hiv awareness and knowledge, speak out against hiv stigma, and call for an increased response to move toward ending the hiv epidemic. The international day of families is celebrated on 15 th of may, at the headquarters of united nations and around the world. Mandela day is marked every year on nelson mandelas 18 july birthday. The wdp 2020 program is based on jesus encounter with a person who, although. On this occasion, unesco and the international organizations representing the three major sectors of the book industry publishers, booksellers and libraries, select the world book capital for a year to maintain, through its own initiatives, the impetus of the days celebrations. South africa marks the 23rd anniversary of world aids day by unveiling the new hiv and aids, sti and tb hast national strategic plan nsp 20122016. We call on all south africans to join our zero stigma, zero discrimination campaign for world aids day 2014.
Against this background, the africa day is a golden opportunity to promote the theme of the year all over africa and the diaspora. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and. Each year, on 23 april, celebrations take place all over the world to recognise the magical power of books a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures. The eighth annual celebration was held on 8 november 2019, with the theme of sports imaging 8. The ruling african national congress anc has been driving the policy agenda since 1994. World snake day, conservationists hope, can help remove peoples fears and illusions about snakes, and help them gain recognition as a marvelous adaptable apex species. The only thing better than reading a fantastic book is talking about it with other people who love it as much as you do. The eighth annual celebration was held on 8 november 2019, with the theme of sports imaging 8 history. World sight day wsd is an annual day of awareness held on the second thursday of october, to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. Today, the continental organisation celebrates 54 years of determined efforts for unity among the african people, and socioeconomic freedom from foreign dominion and exploitation. World book day is a registered charity on a mission to give every child and young person a book of their own.
Finland was the happiest country in the world according to the 2019 world happiness report. Earth day 2020 earth day earth day 2018 earth day network. It is also the date of birth or death of other prominent authors, such as maurice druon, haldor k. This celebration is also known as world book and copyright day, or international day of the book and celebrates promote reading, publishing. Earth day network will never charge for text message alerts. Nalibali, exclusive books and saba join hands on world book day. World book and copyright day is celebrated globally south african. The international day of radiology idor is an annual celebration held on the anniversary of the date of discovery of xrays by wilhelm roentgen, i. South africans celebrate the day by remembering the cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up the population of south africa. World health days, 7 april, provide an opportunity to focus world attention on a health problem or issue that deserves special attention. International day of families 2019 date, information, theme. Join the community and be part of this special day. India, with all its stereotypes of snakecharmers, is home to only four venomous snake species, but many destructive superstitions and myths. The monthlong celebrations include celebrations of world oceans day wod and world day to combat desertification wdcd.
It decides upon a theme and invites a prominent author from the host country to write a message to the children of the world and a wellknown illustrator to design a. South africa takes responsibility on a path to eliminating the tb and hiv epidemics. Apr 23, 2020 world book day is celebrated every year on april 23. The world day of prayer 2020 host country is zimbabwe.
The nsp sets out the strategic priorities for dealing with the dual epidemics of hiv an tb in south africa. The unveiling of the annual varndean school world book day competition, 2018. World book and copyright day 2019 south african government. Get your pupils reading for fun on world book day with readathon. Asia, latin america, and to a lesser extent the middle east and parts of europe are also affected.
World day of prayer, australia informed prayer and. The enormous challenge but also the vast opportunities of action on climate change have distinguished the issue as the most pressing topic for the 50th anniversary. Africa day formerly african freedom day and african liberation day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the organisation of african unity oau now known as the african union on 25 may 1963. By providing my phone number, i understand that earth day network and its affiliates, service providers and non for profit partner organizations may use automated calling technologies andor text message me on my cellular phone on a periodic basis. Radio is a powerful medium for celebrating humanity in all its diversity and constitutes a. With the help of the event, unesco aims to inculcate reading habits among people, especially the youth and highlight the various issues surrounding authors, publishers and other related parties. The annual celebration on 23 april is world book night, an event organized by independent charity the reading agency. The theme of world book day in the year 2015 was discover the world. Feb 19, 2018 the unveiling of the annual varndean school world book day competition, 2018. May 22, 2015 africa day is held on 25 may each year across the continent to mark the founding of the organisation of african unity now known as the african union in 1963. African statistics day asd is celebrated every year on 18 november.
A bestseller in south africa and successful abroad, the book has been reissued with additional material. World book day is celebrated every year on april 23. The day is observed in countries such as ghana, kenya, spain, tanzania, the united kingdom, and the united states. On april 22, 1970, 20 million americans 10% of the u. April 7 of each year marks the celebration of world health day.
The theme for world book day in the year 2014 was read books and be smart. From its inception at the first health assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to create awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the world health organization. In fact, its the biggest celebration of its kind, designated by unesco as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and marked in over 100 countries all over the world. It was originally called the wireless telegraph and used radio waves to transmit morse code. These are the top 10 things to know about africa day. It is celebrated in various countries on the african continent, as well as around the world. The book, cdrom, bookcdrom combo pack, dvdrom, and wall map. Heritage day on 24 september recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth of our nation. World social work day international federation of social. Climate change represents the biggest challenge to the future of humanity and the lifesupport systems that make our world. South africa is celebrating africa day with a monthlong celebration of what it means to be african. Using water more efficiently will reduce greenhouse gases from treatment systems. World book day is a day to encourage reading, celebrated every year on 23rd april. International day of radiology radiology reference article.
South africas celebration in the south african context, world environment day wed is a key driver of this monthlong june environment month celebrations. World book day 2019 in the uk and ireland will take place on thursday 7th march. Top tips for sharing a story together including free resources. The theme for world book day in the year 2005 was forever for reading.
Remember the mundial with this cool animation was shown repeatedly during the television broadcasts from the world cup in brazil. International day of radiology radiology reference. Were a registered charity, proudly sponsored by national book tokens. World book day in 2020 is on the thursday, 23rd of apr 4232020. World book day is an internationally recognised event that celebrates books and a love for reading. The radio was invented by an italian named gugliemo marconi in 1895. Reading statistics report that only 14% of the south african population are active book readers, and a mere 5% of parents read to their. Its also a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and most importantly its a celebration of reading. The theme for world book day in the year 2002 was hourly happy. The unaids world aids day theme for 2011 to 2015 is. World day of prayer committee of zimbabwe for wdp 2020. Nonny is currently a resident artist at the national gallery in bulawayo.
Various events are staged throughout the country to commemorate this day. Infobox holiday other commons category link from wikidata use dmy dates from october 2018. In fact, its the biggest celebration of its kind, designated by unesco as a worldwide celebration of books and reading. South africas political transition is known as one of the most remarkable political feats of the past century. On this occasion, unesco and the international organizations representing the three major sectors of the book industry publishers, booksellers. In 2012, malaria caused an estimated 627,000 deaths, mostly among african children. Latest news and information from the world bank and its development work in south africa. May 12, 2014 remember the mundial with this cool animation was shown repeatedly during the television broadcasts from the world cup in brazil. In the united kingdom and ireland, world book day is a charity event in march, held annually on the first thursday and coinciding with the release of special editions. It is a permanent mass institution in the worldwide pan african movement. Apr 23, 20 world book day is an internationally recognised event that celebrates books and a love for reading. World malaria day wmd is an international observance commemorated every year on 25 april and recognizes global efforts to control malaria. The national library of south africa nlsa, through its outreach unit the centre for the book in collaboration. This event was initiated in 1990 by the subsidiary body of the united nations economic commission for africa uneca, the joint african conference of planners, statisticians, and demographers.
Celebrate africa month by visiting the we are africa design and innovation exhibition at the kwazulunatal society of arts kznsa, in glenwood, durban, which is on until 7 june. The mandela day global network is a community of organisations, government, corporates and individuals that partner with the foundation to drive. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. Activities on the day include relay reading, the distribution of. It is a celebration of the diversity of and a call to unity for the continent. Imagine your childs excitement at having a dinner based on their favorite storybook. Our mission is to give every child and young person a book of their own. The theme for world book day in the year 20 was publishing, reading and saving of the secret. The theme of world book day 2012 was decided in order to promote equitable access of content across regions. It is an initiative of the south african book development council sabdc in collaboration with the department of arts and culture. Since 1962 world theatre day has been celebrated by iti centres, iti cooperating members, theatre professionals, theatre organizations, theatre universities and theatre lovers all over the world on the 27th of march. A south african explores the madness in his country, his tribe and himself, this book was a bestseller in south africa and elsewhere when it came out in 1990. African liberation day is celebrated by many african communities around the world. The fifa world cup qatar 2022 emblem is seen outside the nile ritzcarlton in cairo, egypt.
The theme for the world book day in the year 2004 was nonstop journey. The theme for world book day in the year 2003 was life makes the friends. Proclaimed in 2011 by the member states of unesco, and adopted by the united nations general assembly in 2012 as an international day, february became world radio day wrd. Adapting to the water effects of climate change will protect health and save lives. World book day, also known as world book and copyright day, or international day of the. Earth day was a unified response to an environment in crisis oil spills, smog, rivers so polluted they literally caught fire. Africa day is held on 25 may each year across the continent to mark the founding of the organisation of african unity now known as. Sunday, april 23, is a symbolic date for books and literature the world over when readers everywhere join together in a celebration of books and reading. Each year, unesco and the international organizations representing the three major sectors of the book industry publishers. Still image from the fao video on the occasion of the international day of forests 2019. Celebrate world book day by hosting a dinner based on your favorite book or series.
World theatre day international theatre institute iti. Access south africas economy facts, statistics, project information, development research from experts and. A name is chosen during the second round draw for africas world cup qualifiers. World book day world book day is a registered charity. Forests are part of your life in more ways than you realize. Africa day is held on 25 may each year across the continent to mark the founding of the organisation of african unity now known as the african union in 1963.
World day of prayer 2019 mid year report august 12, 2019. Stage director from south africa, world theatre day message author 2014. March 20 is the international day of happiness and this years theme is happier together, focusing on what we have in common, rather than what divides us. South africa commemorates national book week every first week of september.
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