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The International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Awareness

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Awareness

Awareness
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a special day to raise awareness about disability. This day means that disabled individuals have the chance to take steps for social change and make their lives easier. It is celebrated every year on December 3rd with various events around the world. Its aim is to raise awareness about disability and emphasize the rights of disabled individuals. It is to encourage them to be more integrated into society. This special day provides an opportunity to make disability-related issues more understandable. Disability: A Universal Reality Disability is a universal reality that affects not only a particular individual but also everyone who is a part of society. Some of us live with congenital physical or mental disabilities. Some of us may...
World AIDS Day: Awareness, Struggle and Hope

World AIDS Day: Awareness, Struggle and Hope

Awareness
World AIDS Day is celebrated all over the world on December 1st of every year. It is known as a day that plays an important role in the fight against HIV/AIDS. AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a health crisis that affects millions of people around the world. It has become a big problem over the years. However, there is also hope and progress being made in the fight against this challenge. History and Purpose of World AIDS Day The origins of this special day date back to 1988. At the meeting of the World Health Organization held in December of that year, it was aimed to raise global awareness against the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It was suggested that December 1st be declared "World AIDS Day". This proposal was accepted and since then, this special day has been recognized as an...
World AIDS Day: Becoming a Voice for Awareness

World AIDS Day: Becoming a Voice for Awareness

Awareness
World AIDS Day is an important milestone in the fight against HIV/AIDS and a powerful tool to raise awareness. This special day is celebrated every year on December 1st. Understanding the global impacts of HIV/AIDS aims to prevent its spread. This day is an opportunity to stand in solidarity in the fight against this disease. What is HIV/AIDS? HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that weakens the immune system. Once this virus enters the body, it causes the immune system to become vulnerable. This makes the person vulnerable to other infections and diseases. AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is the advanced stage of HIV infection and causes serious immune system problems. HIV/AIDS can be fatal if left untreated. Awareness and Prevention World AIDS Day is an o...
World Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Children

World Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Children

Awareness
Children are considered the most vulnerable members of society. It is everyone's responsibility to ensure that they have a safe, healthy and happy childhood. But unfortunately, many children around the world are still exposed to physical, emotional and sexual violence. For this reason, November 20 is celebrated every year as the "World Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Children". This special day aims to raise awareness for the protection of children's rights and the prevention of violence against children. Importance of World Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Children Emphasis on Children's Rights: This special day highlights the importance of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, adopted by the United Nations in 1989. This convention shows that childr...
World Children’s Rights Day

World Children’s Rights Day

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World Children's Rights Day, celebrated every year on 20 November, emphasizes the fundamental rights of children. It is a commemoration day that raises awareness around the world. This special day was accepted by the United Nations in 1959. It is celebrated in memory of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which came into force in 1989. What are Children's Rights? The Convention on the Rights of the Child is an international document that protects and promotes the vital rights of children. These rights include a number of fundamental rights such as the right to life, education, health, security, play and freedom of expression. This special day aims to support children's development and make their voices heard by emphasizing these rights. Importance of Children's Rights Day ...
World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse

World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse

Awareness
Unfortunately, child abuse is a serious problem around the world. Every year, thousands of children are exposed to physical, emotional or sexual abuse. In order to prevent this negative situation and raise awareness, it is celebrated every year on November 19 as "World Day Against Child Abuse". This special day aims to make a global call for the protection of children and their growth in a safe environment. What is Child Abuse? Child abuse is a broad concept that includes physical, emotional, sexual or economic harm to children. This may include violations of the child's fundamental rights and safety. Raising awareness on this issue worldwide and raising public awareness is an important step to protect children from abuse. Steps to Prevent Child Abuse: Education and Awareness...
World Prematurity Awareness Day

World Prematurity Awareness Day

Awareness
World Prematurity Awareness Day is an event celebrated worldwide on November 17 every year. This day is organized to raise awareness about prematurity (premature infancy) and the fight against prematurity. Prematurity refers to the situation where babies are born before the end of the normal pregnancy process, that is, before 37 weeks. This is a serious health problem worldwide. It is a major concern for mothers, babies and healthcare professionals. What is Prematurity? Prematurity is evaluated in terms of babies' birth weights and gestational periods. Usually, a baby is born after 37 weeks of pregnancy and weighs approximately 2.5 kilograms. But prematurity involves deviations from these norms. Premature babies are born before 37 weeks and may have low birth weight. Causes of prema...
International Day of Speech Therapist

International Day of Speech Therapist

Awareness
Every year on November 14th, "International Speech Therapist Day" is celebrated around the world. This special day highlights the important role speech therapists play in society. It is held every year to raise awareness and commemorate this valuable professional group. Speech therapists positively impact individuals' lives by helping them with speech and language-related problems. Such as communication difficulties, language disorders, speech disorders, and other speech and language-related problems. Who are Speech Therapists? Speech therapists are specialized healthcare professionals. In areas such as language and speech disorders, voice disorders, speech development and communication skills. These professionals help individuals of all age groups cope with a variety of speech and ...
World Diabetes Day: Awareness in Fighting Diabetes

World Diabetes Day: Awareness in Fighting Diabetes

Awareness
World Diabetes Day is an important health awareness event celebrated worldwide on November 14 every year. The purpose of this special day is to raise awareness of diabetes among societies. It is also important to raise awareness for the prevention and management of diabetes and to provide support to people living with diabetes. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a metabolic disease that impairs the body's production of insulin or the effective use of insulin. Insulin is necessary to regulate blood sugar levels. The basis of diabetes is problems with the regulation of glucose in the body. Like high or low blood sugar. Diabetes is divided into two basic types: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. 1. Type 1 Diabetes: Type 1 diabetes usually begins in childhood or adolescence. It is characteriz...
World Kindness Day

World Kindness Day

Awareness
World Kindness Day aims to celebrate and encourage humanity's efforts to build a better world. It is a special day celebrated around the world every year on November 13th. This special day emphasizes values such as goodness, cooperation and love. It aims to bring people together around the world. Here is detailed information about World Kindness Day: History The foundations of this special day were laid in 1997 by Dr. Masaru Emoto, a Japanese professor. Dr. Emoto was a scientist known for his work claiming that water crystals are influenced by human emotions and intentions. As a result of these studies, an event called "Kindness and Water Conference" was held in Japan in 2005. Then, November 13 was accepted as World Kindness Day. Aims This special day is celebrated to encourag...