World Braille Day is celebrated in recognition of Louis Braille to raise awareness about the importance of Braille as a means of communication for the visually impaired.
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Violence against women is one of the most widespread and devastating human rights violation in our world today. Many such violations remain unreported because of the impunity and shame surrounding it.
We must not support any kind of violence against women and help women in need.
International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women is observed on November 25.
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Children's Day is celebrated on November 14 every year in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, who had immense love and affection for children.
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According to World Health Organisation (WHO) cancer is among the leading causes of death. In 2018, India had an estimated 1.16 million new cancer cases. On this day, people are encouraged to government hospitals, CGHS and municipal clinics for free screening.
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National Cancer Awareness Day, observed on November 7, was first announced by Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan in September 2014. This day coincide with the birth anniversary of eminent scientist Madame Curie because of her huge contribution to fight cancer.
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National Cancer Control Programme was launched in 1975 to provide cancer treatment facilities. The programme was modified in 1984-85 to provide thrust to prevention and early detection of cancer.
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National Cancer Awareness Day is observed on 7th November to generate awareness about cancer prevention and early detection for the general public. Two-thirds of cancer cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage reducing the chances of the patient to survive.
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The information and communication technologies have the potential to provide new solutions to development challenges such as globalisation and economic growth.
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In 2016, the world leaders launched their 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development. There are 17 sustainable development goals such as reduce inequality, combat climate change, build resilient infrastructure, ensure sustainable consumption and to end poverty, etc.
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World Development Information Day focuses on improving the dissemination of information and mobilising public opinion, especially among youngsters. This would lead to greater awareness of the issues of development.
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World Development Information Day is celebrated to accentuate the world to development problems and the need to strengthen international cooperation to solve them.
Information and communication technologies are crucial to solving development problems.
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The Global Handwashing campaign was started to reduce childhood mortality rates and related respiratory and diarrheal diseases by introducing simple behavioural change, washing hands with soap.
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Always wash hands for atleast 20 seconds.
7 steps of handwashing:
1. Wet your hands and apply soap
2. Rub palms together
3. Rub the back of your hands
4. Interlink your fingers
5. Cup your fingers
6. Clean the thumbs
7. Rub palms with your fingers
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Washing hands with soap prevents infections as it removes germs from the hands.
Keeping hands clean can prevent 1 in 3 diarrheal illness and 1 in 5 respiratory infections.
So wash your hands frequently and stay hygienic and safe.
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The three aims of Global Handwashing Day are:
1. Support a general culture of handwashing with soap in all societies.
2. Give insight on the state of handwashing in different countries.
3. Educate people about the benefits of washing hands with soap.
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