12th JUNE -World Day Against Child Labour

12 June is being observed as the world day against child labour every year since 2002. International Labour Organization (ILO) - a organization of United Nations (UN) recognised 12 June as world day against child labour in 2002. It was spurred by ratification of ILO convention no. -138 which deals with minimum age for employment which is basically 15 years and the ILO convention no.-182 which deals with worst form of child labour and was adopted on 1992.

Theme of this year (2019)- "Children shouldn't work in field , but on dreams."

Last year(2018) theme was-" Generation safe and healthy."

Every year this day is observed, so that everyone can focus their attention on the global extent of child labour and can take actions to eliminate it. But still there is lack of awareness . Goverment should take measures to aware the people ,only then this hurtful situation of children can be prevent.

Approximately 152 million children are still in labour. Seven out of 10 children are still working in the agriculture field.
There is also worst forms of child labour which includes children working in hazardous environment , prostitution, human trafficking ,etc.

This all can be prevent just by the awareness of the people. If the people of the surrounding are aware and takes measure like hinting the police, etc then many children can be prevented from undergoing the hazardous situation.

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25th JULY- WORLD EMBRYOLOGIST DAY

On 25 July 1978 , Louise Joy Brown became the first baby to be conceived through IVF (In vitro fertilization ) and hence the day is celebrated as World Embryologists Day every year. Embryologists play an important role in an IVF clinic. They help in making babies happen or we can say that creating life in their hand. Embryologists are those who study sperm, eggs, and embroys. They will be able to determine which sperm , eggs and embroys are the healthiest and can be selected for IVF treatment. Sometimes they are also reffered to as 'caretakers' of patients' sperm, eggs, or embryos because they are the nurturers of this new start of life

23th AUGUST- European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism

This day is observed on 23 August every year as a remembrance day for victims of totalitarian regimes mainly Communism, Fascism, Nazism, etc. It is also known as Black Ribbon Day in some countries. This day also symbolises the rejection of "extremism, intolerance, and oppression". The purpose of the Day of Remembrance is to preserve the memory of the victims of mass deportations and exterminations, while promoting democratic values to reinforce peace and stability in Europe. The remembrance day has been officially observed by the institutions of the European Union since 2009.

13th AUGUST - INTERNATIONAL LEFTHANDERS DAY

The day is observed on 13 August to celebrate the uniqueness and differences of the left-handers. It is an old saying that "right-handed people operate on the left side of the brain, which means that left-handed people are functioning on the right side. International Lefthanders Day was launched by the Club as an annual event on 13th August, 1992 when lefthanders everywhere can celebrate their uniqueness and also increase awareness in the public about the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed. In 1990, the Left-Handers Club was formed with an objective to keep members in touch with developments, create their views known to manufacturers and others. There is not yet any definite reason why some people are left-handed but it is said that about 13% of the population around the world is left-handed and it is thought to be genetic, it definitely runs in the families.

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