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Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day – October 13, 2021~U.S.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day on October 13 is a time to gain and spread knowledge of what sufferers are up against and how society can help. Metastatic means that what began as a case of early-stage breast cancer has metastasized, or spread to other organs (lungs, bones, etc) outside the breasts, and is now considered to be stage four cancer. At this point the only care option is to treat the advanced cancer and its side effects, including anxiety; there is no cure for metastatic breast cancer as of this writing. Treatments may include surgeries and chemotherapy, as well as possible clinical trials of new drugs, which along with other palliative care can help improve quality of life and lengthen life span itself. Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day is part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and presents an opportunity for us to increase awareness and visibility for those who are championing and fighting for scientific advances.
HISTORY OF METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY In 2009 the House and Senate unanimously passed a resolution to recognize one day of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October, as specifically devoted to metastatic breast cancer (MBC). The best part is how the proposal reached the floors of Congress to begin with. A group of nine MBC patients and their families had traveled to Washington DC and picketed and demonstrated, and these brave souls were able to catch the attention (with the help of phone-wielding friends back home) of the right people to initiate a vote.
But this is no time to fall into complacency. The pinpointing of one day merely means that, now that the word is out, the onus is upon the public to take action. As stated by the Metastatic Breast Cancer Network, “[n]ow it is up to every metastatic breast cancer patient and those who love and support them to find ways to make use of this day…to further our cause to support those living with the disease and demand research to find treatments to extend our lives.”
So learn the facts and stand strong with your fam, on National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
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International Day for Failure – October 13, 2021~International
International Day for Failure is celebrated with much zeal and learning around the world on October 13. Did you know that the Aalto University in Finland has something to do with the creation of International Day for Failure? It may be strange, even ironic, for a country like Finland, in whose culture failure is not the norm, to have initiated the idea of a day solely dedicated to the celebration of failure. If they could embrace it, we see no reason why the rest of us can’t.
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR FAILURE International Day for Failure started as an initiative of students at Aalto University in Finland before it became an annually celebrated global holiday.
The students reasoned that Finland needed an increase in small start-up businesses, but the typical Finn abhors failure and would be averse to start-ups. The fear of failing and the stigma that may follow discouraged many potential Finnish entrepreneurs from venturing, hence the idea of creating a day to celebrate failure which, they believed, would, in turn, remove the phobia for taking risks and invariably increase the number of startups. Did it work? Well, it’s International Day of Failure today. So we’d like to think it did.
The first holiday was celebrated in 2010 by a group of students in Finland. And by the time the second event was to be held, it had already begun to gain huge media coverage and support from influential Finnish people and companies. So much so that by the third year, the group of students had organized an expansion of the event to celebrate the Finland Day of Failure to around 17 other countries.
They also had huge support from Nokia’s chair of the board of directors Jorma Ollila, and Angry Bird’s creator, Peter Vesterbacka. Even now, the events held around celebrating the day serve as platforms for popular Finnish personalities to share the stories of their defeats that later turned into wins.
The idea around the day is to spread the argument that making mistakes and failing is normal and is even an invaluable part of a person’s growth and eventual success.
International Day for Failure encourages people to try new and daring things; motivates and inspires others to succeed through sharing stories of successful people, their failures on their way up.
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National M&M Day – October 13, 2021~U.S.
Kids love ’em, adults feel nostalgic eating them, and they won’t melt in your hand, just in your mouth — we’re talking M&M’s here. It’s National M&M Day, so get ready to celebrate. Created in 1941, this iconic candy has been a staple for over 75 years.
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World Sight Day – October 14, 2021~International
World Sight Day is observed every year on the second Thursday of October, falling on October 14 this year. It was initiated by the Lions Clubs International Foundation during their ‘SightFirstCampaign’ in an effort to spread awareness about preventable blindness and help people who are visually impaired.
HISTORY OF WORLD SIGHT DAY In 1917, Melvin Jones established Lions Clubs International (L.C.I.), which was a service organization. The Lions Clubs International has organized a variety of projects across the globe like fundraisers for typhoons and cyclone victims, diagnosis and management for people with hearing disorders, community hearing, and cancer screening projects.
One of the well-known Lions Clubs International projects was the ‘SightFirst’ campaign. Started in 1990, this campaign aimed to fight blindness due to trachoma and other causes of blindness. These campaigns helped over 488 million people who were visually impaired.
During the ‘SightFirst’ campaign in 2000, the Lions Clubs International and the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (I.A.P.B.) proclaimed every second Thursday of October to be observed as World Sight Day. The primary objective was to draw the public’s attention to the importance of following safe practices to prevent blindness and other problems related to vision. Medication kits and financial assistance were provided to the needy. This day was observed by millions of people worldwide to spread awareness about eye care and also to appreciate the gift of vision, which is a blessing in every sense of the word. This day was also a step towards the World Health Organization’s ‘VISION 2020’, which aimed to “intensify and accelerate prevention of blindness activities so as to achieve the goal of eliminating avoidable blindness by 2020.”
In 2020, World Sight Day was celebrated with a theme named ‘HopeInSight’ and over 755 World Sight Day events were organized in about 140 countries worldwide.
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World Standards Day – October 14, 2021~International
World Standards Day, celebrated on October 14 every year, raises awareness about the need for the global standardization of products and its importance to the world economy. On this day, members of the International Electrotechnical Commission (I.E.C.), the International Telecommunication Union (I.T.U.), and the International Standards Organization (I.S.O.) pay tribute to the concerted efforts of thousands of experts around the globe who formulate the voluntary technical agreement (an agreement among countries, institutes, and people as to what a product or process is, what it should look like, and what it should do or accomplish) published as the International Standards.
HISTORY OF WORLD STANDARDS DAY The history of World Standards Day goes back to a 1946 meeting in London, which birthed the creation of the International Organization for Standardization in the following years. On October 14 each year, the members of the I.E.C., I.S.O., I.T.U., other international standardization organizations, and people all around the world celebrate the collaborative efforts of experts, volunteers, and indeed all who engage in standardization activities worldwide, drawing people’s attention to the importance of written standards on the global economy.
As the world continues to experience rapid globalization, where markets in different corners are increasingly becoming open, national boundaries are disappearing, and new challenges are emerging, a technical standard applicable to all nations and people has become pertinent. In the U.S., World Standards Day is celebrated by the standardization community in Washington, D.C., where an exhibition event is held, with a reception and a dinner gala.
In other parts of the world, events are also held in respect of World Standards Day, including educational seminars and conferences and the usual World Standard Cooperation contest held each year to celebrate the day.
According to I.S.O., which merely acts as a conductor in an orchestra consisting of delegates from its member states, the process of adopting a proposal as part of the International Standard begins from the development of a draft that meets a certain market need in a specific area. Once developed, members deliberate and then cast votes on the proposal. This process could take up to about three years.
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Maha Navami – October 14, 2021~India
Maha Navami is celebrated in October, or sometimes November, depending on the lunar date in the Hindu calendar. In 2021, it falls on October 14. According to Hindu mythology, this was the day when the Goddess Durga slew Mahishasura, the ‘buffalo demon’. This festival is celebrated by millions of Hindus in India and all over the world as a symbolic triumph of good over evil.
HISTORY OF MAHA NAVAMI Mahishasura was a demon with extraordinary powers. However, the Asuras (demons) always lost their battle against the Gods. Tired of constantly being defeated, Mahishasura pledged to change things. Sacrificing his sleep, food, and all comforts of life, he meditated on Brahma, the creator of the universe and all life for many years. He, with unwavering devotion and focus, prayed to Brahma.
Brahma was pleased. He appeared to Mahishasura and told him that he could ask for anything, and his wish would be granted. Mahishasura asked Brahma for a boon that would make him invincible. “Let no man or god be able to defeat me”, he said. In his arrogance, Mahishasura believed that no woman could ever defeat him. Brahma granted him the boon.
Then Mahishasura unleashed his reign of terror. Soon he captured the Earth. Next, he attacked the heavenly abode of Indira, the King of Gods, and captured it too. All the powerful weapons that the Gods hurled at him were futile. Mahishasura seemed to be invincible, and the Gods were helpless.
All eyes then turned towards Goddess Parvati. She immediately took the avatar of Durga. Durga had 10 hands, fierce eyes, and gold ornaments. She looked beautiful, and yet terrifying. Riding a lion, she charged into battle with Mahishasura.
Mahishasura was powerful and had the ability to shapeshift between the human and buffalo forms. Durga and Mahishasura fought for nine days. On day 10, Durga pierced Mahishasura’s heart with a spade and killed him.
Thus, Goddess Durga ended the terror brought upon heaven and earth, which had been almost toppled by Mahishasura.
Since then, the day is celebrated as Maha Navami and day 10 as Vijayadashami (meaning both ‘victory’ and ‘10th’), a victory of good over evil.
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National Dessert Day – October 14, 2021~U.S.
WHAT IS NATIONAL DESSERT DAY? “Let them eat cake!” This popular French saying holds true especially on October 14, aka National Dessert Day! Calories don’t count today, so make sure to pick up that box of donuts you’ve been thinking about all week. Cash in those kale salad points and reward yourself with the a warm sugary glaze. You’ve earned it!
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Be Bald and Be Free Day – October 14, 2021~U.S.
Be Bald and Be Free Day is on October 14, and we’re here to show you how to celebrate the day in style. There are millions of people who are affected by baldness, either due to natural causes or medical treatments, which is why this day is dedicated to the bald and the beautiful.
HISTORY OF BE BALD AND BE FREE DAY Shaving heads and beards began a lot earlier than one might think. The early men from the Stone Age used sharpened clamshells and tweezers to shave or pluck out hair. In ancient Rome and Egypt, shaving heads was common amongst priests and also the common folk due to extremely hot climates. Egyptians are said to have developed shaving tools made of gold and copper.
In the late 1950s, shaved heads started becoming a trend. Bald men were seen as more virile, confident, tough, and disciplined. Many actors, politicians, musicians, and sports stars adopted the bald look. In the 1990s, the shaved head style was at its peak with people like Michael Jordan, Evander Holyfield, and Bruce Willis further popularizing the trend.
Since people battling cancer lose their hair due to radiation and chemotherapy, people began shaving their heads, either as a way to show support for the people battling cancer or for fundraisers. Alopecia areata, simply known as male pattern baldness, causes a receding hairline in men and irreversible baldness, and it can cause body dysmorphia and poor self-image among men. To encourage men and to boost their self-esteem, many campaigns were organized with their primary motto being to show men that baldness was nothing they should be ashamed of, and in fact, men with shaved heads looked more attractive and confident.
One of these campaigns was Be Bald and Be Free Day, which was started by the founders of Wellcat Herbs, Thomas Roy and Ruth Roy. Though it is not known when the day was celebrated for the first time, Be Bald and Be Free Day has encouraged a lot of men and women to shave their heads and be proud of their looks.
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White Cane Safety Day – October 15, 2021~U.S.
White Cane Safety Day is observed annually on October 15. It’s a day dedicated to visually impaired people. The white cane represents their remarkable achievements and symbolizes their independence.
HISTORY OF WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY Traveling aids for the blind like canes, staff, and sticks have been around for a long time, but it was only in the 20th century that white canes came into existence and became a symbol used by the blind to alert others.
It is said that James Biggs, a photographer from Bristol, was the one who came up with the concept of white canes. In 1921, Biggs met with an accident, which resulted in blindness. The number of vehicles on the roads was rising during that period, so Biggs decided to paint his cane white in order to be easily visible to motorists, as well as other pedestrians.
In France, musician and writer Guilly d’Herbemont launched a scheme for the blind named the National White Stick Movement. She handed over white canes to many blind people throughout France, including WWI veterans. This was well-received in the United Kingdom as well. The United Kingdom proposed that blind people be given white canes and that it be universally recognized as an indicator that the person carrying it was blind.
In the United States, it was the Lions Clubs International that suggested the idea of giving white canes to the blind. For the war veterans, the long white canes not only acted as an identifier but also as a tool used for mobility.
On October 6, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson and the U.S. Congress signed a joint resolution and proclaimed that October 15 be celebrated as White Cane Safety Day every year.
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Vijayadashami – October 15, 2021~India
Vijaydashmi, or Dusshera is the 10th and the last day of Durga Puja; this year it’s October 15. All over India Hindus celebrate this auspicious day in many different ways. In some parts, it’s the day Goddess Durga killed the demon Mahishasur. After nine days of Navratri, the festival culminates with the immersion of the idol of Durga. This was also the day King Rama, an avatar of Vishnu, killed Ravana, the 10-headed demon. To celebrate the legend huge effigies of Ravana are burned and with it burns all evil. Vijaydashmi’s the eternal promise that good will always vanquish evil.
WHEN IS VIJAYADASHAMI 2021? Vijayadashami is celebrated every year at the end of Navaratri. The celebration is on the tenth day of the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin, which typically falls in September or October.
HISTORY OF VIJAYADASHAMI Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, has several different stories related to it, with the common theme being the victory of good over evil.
It is often reported that the story of Rama’s victory over Ravana can be traced as far back as 5114 BC. This famous Hindu celebration says that the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Lord Rama, killed the ten-headed devil Ravana. Lord Rama, along with his brother Larkshman and follower Hanuman, trekked to Ravana’s kingdom to fight him and bring back Sita, Rama’s wife. On their way Rama prayed to Durga and was eventually victorious.
It was from around 1500BC that the first Durga Puja celebrations are mentioned, with these in Dinajpur and Malda. These celebrations often draw upon Goddess Durga’s assassination of the demon Mahidhasur
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National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day – October 15, 2021~U.S., Australia, Canada
The loss of an infant is devastating. National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day honors those lives lost to miscarriage, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, stillbirth, the death of a newborn, and more. National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is a day to shatter the culture of silence surrounding infant and pregnancy loss. People defy the social and cultural taboos about speaking about the loss of their young ones by sharing their personal experiences and remembering their loss. This international day is observed particularly in the United States, Canada, and Australia. On October 15, take the opportunity to reflect, honor, and come together over pregnancy and infant loss. If you have a loved one who has experienced this loss, take the time to give them the love and support needed to process and recover.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS REMEMBRANCE DAY The commemoration of and remembrance of infant and pregnancy loss was first observed in the United States. In 1988, the U.S. Congress chose the month of October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and petitioned then-president Ronald Reagan to issue a proclamation about the observance of the month. 13 years later, three miscarriage awareness activists — Robyn Bear, Lisa Brown, and Tammy Novak — launched a petition campaign to get the U.S. government to declare October 15 an official holiday of remembrance of pregnancy loss and infant death. On September 28, 2006, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Concurrent Resolution 222, which endorsed the ideals of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
On October 15, 2002, the United Kingdom witnessed the first Baby Loss Awareness Day after inspiration from the U.S.’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Since 2003, the U.K. has also observed Baby Loss Awareness week starting from October 9 to the final day on October 15.
In Canada, the observance of the day emerged province by province. First, in 2005, the New Brunswick Department of Health and Wellness pushed for the observation of the day and called for residents within the province to raise awareness for and support of parents who were undergoing silent grief, having lost children due to miscarriages or infant death. Three years later, Manitoba recognized the holiday, followed by Ontario and Nova Scotia.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day became an official national holiday in Australia after the Australian Parliament passed a motion in its favor on February 17, 2021. This was largely due to the efforts of Nicole Ballinger who worked with Members of Parliament, Joanna Gash and Shelley Hancock, in May 2008 to create an official observation day for pregnancy and infant loss, and John and Kate De’Laney who campaigned for the recognition of the day in Western Australia from 2014 till its official recognition in 2021.
Between 17–22 % of pregnancies result in miscarriage. Several public figures have shared their experiences with pregnancy loss and infant death publicly, including Mark Zuckerberg, Michelle Obama, and Whitney Houston.
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National Mushroom Day – October 15, 2021~U.S.
Portobello, shiitake, button, truffle — we’re talking mushrooms here, because October 15 is National Mushroom Day. If you don’t already know, mushrooms are fleshy fruiting bodies of fungi, and there’s a variety of species, which is why we have so many types of mushrooms to choose from. They’re a staple in a vegetarian’s diet due to their nutritious value and hearty consistency — plus they make a delicious side dish for a juicy piece of steak. That means everyone can have fun celebrating National Mushroom Day.
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National Mammography Day – October 15, 2021~U.S.
WHAT IS NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY? This year National Mammography Day lands on October 15. Occurring every third Friday of October, National Mammography Day is a cousin to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They’re both committed to women’s self care but this day is set aside specifically to encourage women to take the time to make an appointment. Early detection means early treatment and the difference between life and death.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY A mammography is a technique using low-energy x-rays to detect calcification, which is a sign of the beginning stages of breast cancer. In the late 1950s, Robert Egan developed an innovative method to screen mammograms for the first time. In 1959 he published his results and later released a book called “Mammography” in the early 1960s. His contribution began to be known as “The Egan Technique” and allowed doctors to detect hardening masses within the breast’s tissue.
When getting a mammogram, the breast is compressed via a mammography unit. This compression evens out the thickness of the breast tissue to decrease the amount of scattered radiation and prevent blurring from motion. Women are discouraged from wearing deodorant, lotion, or talcum powder during these screenings as they may show up on the x-ray as calcium spots. The procedure is said to be painful, or highly uncomfortable, which is the main reason many women might not return or schedule continuing exams.
There are currently over 3.1 million survivors in the United States alone, living due to early detection technologies like mammograms. It is recommended that women aged 40 and up schedule their mammography appointments biennially. However, if women are at higher risk for breast cancer, they are encouraged to schedule their appointments annually instead. Factors that may increase the risk of breast cancer include: heavy smoking, excessive drinking, or a history of breast cancer. There are also ways women can decrease their chances of being afflicted with breast cancer, such as: moderating alcohol intake, avoiding cigarettes, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy diet.
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National I Love Lucy Day – October 15, 2021~U.S.
National I Love Lucy Day falls is celebrated October 15 and who doesn’t love this iconic comedy? At this very minute, somewhere in the world, Lucy and Ricky are arguing in 44 countries. Today, we recall a simpler time when the gathered around one (we repeat one) rabbit-eared, black and white TV set with only three channels. CBS was the only channel to watch on Monday nights at 9 PM. So throw on your pj’s and bunny slippers to walk down memory lane.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL I LOVE LUCY DAY I Love Lucy Day, which takes place on October 15, celebrates the trendsetting sitcom of the same name, I Love Lucy. Premiering on this day in 1951 and lasting until May of 1957, the hilarious comedy spearheaded by Lucille Ball as the bubbly, aspiring-star Lucy, and her real-life husband Desi Arnaz as singer and bandleader Ricky Ricardo took America by storm.
Shot in Hollywood, the show was innovative and fresh. It was the first sitcom to be shot in 35mm film in front of a live audience, those were real laughs we were hearing, not canned laughter. Three cameras were used simultaneously to shoot the show, allowing three different angles for each scene. After Lucy’s pregnancy, the reruns that were shown as a way to let her rest were so popular that it effectively started the concept of the rerun, revolutionizing TV as we know it.
I Love Lucy was the most-watched television show in the country for most of its airtime, even becoming the first show to end while at the top of the Nielsen ratings. It won five Emmy awards and has consistently been called one of the greatest shows in television history. Following the end of the original run of the series, one-hour episodes rebranded as The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show or The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour were broadcasted from 1957 to 1960. Starting in 1962, Ball starred in The Lucy Show, which ran until 1968, when Here’s Lucy started and broadcasted until 1974.
Today reruns of I Love Lucy are broadcast on several late-night networks, such as the Hallmark Channel, TBS, Nick and Nite, and TV Land, as well as many streaming sites. It is credited to be the longest-broadcasted TV show of all time.
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National Grouch Day – October 15, 2021~U.S.
To honor the world’s favorite grouch, Oscar, from “Sesame Street,” National Grouch Day was created on October 15. This is a day to celebrate all the grouches we know — or to embrace the grouch that lives inside all of us. On this day no one can stop us from complaining, being irritable, or wallowing in misery. Because that is what grouches do! Also, this day teaches us that it’s good to spend time processing our negative emotions. On social media this a fun day with people posting jokes, memes, funny photos, and stories.
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National Cheese Curd Day – October 15, 2021~U.S.
If you’re a total cheese head, then get excited to celebrate National Cheese Curd Day on October 15. Culver’s, a popular Midwestern fast-food chain, created this holiday in 2015 and if you don’t already know, cheese curds are bite-sized nuggets of cheese — now you can see why they have a whole day designated to them, right?! So on October 15, get in on the cheesy goodness and celebrate National Cheese Curd Day by buying or making — but most importantly, eating — cheese curds.
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National Aesthetician Day – October 15, 2021~U.S.
National Aesthetician Day is on October 15. This day is dedicated to the millions of aestheticians across the globe who work day and night so that we can look our best.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL AESTHETICIAN DAY It is said that the early men during the Stone Age used a variety of aesthetic practices, but it was mainly for blending into the environment, which was crucial for hunting stealthily. However, there have been pieces of evidence suggesting that people in Southern Africa used powdered red rock on the face and bodies to be more attractive to the opposite sex. Some suggest that this was a hunting ritual.
It was later during Egyptian civilization when aesthetic practices began being used for beautification. Cleopatra was well known for using a variety of methods for skin exfoliation and personal grooming. It is said that Cleopatra enjoyed bathing in sour milk, which, today, has been proven to be effective in maintaining skin health. It is also said to have anti-aging properties. She was also known to have mud baths, which are proven to remove dead cells from the skin, making it glow more.
The word ‘aesthetics’ is said to have come from the Greek word ‘aesthetikos’, which roughly translates to ‘appreciable to the senses.’ It’s believed the Greeks used olive oil for making their skin resistant to harmful rays of the sun. They also discovered ‘Novacila’, a straight razor used for shaving. The Romans used pumice stones for shaving and plucking hair and are said to have used depilatory creams.
In the late 20th century, many brands emerged that shaped the world of beautification and grooming. Electric toothbrushes and shavers flooded the market. Many salons and spas also opened and people started placing importance on grooming more than ever.
In 1998, a team of aestheticians, doctors, and chemists founded CosMedix, which is a brand dedicated to skincare and skin health. In 2016, to honor aestheticians and beauticians, CosMedix proclaimed October 15 to be celebrated as National Aesthetician Day.
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International Day of Rural Women – October 15, 2021~International
International Day of Rural Women is on October 15. This day is dedicated to the millions of women living in remote, rural places and celebrates the achievements and contributions of these women towards rural development and agriculture.
HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMEN Since its establishment in 1945, the United Nations (U.N.) has worked towards maintaining peace and friendship among all the countries in the world. The U.N. has carried out several humanitarian projects and passed resolutions and acts for the preservation of the environment. One of the most notable feats of the U.N. is the amount of work it has put into the upliftment and well-being of women, especially rural women.
In 1995, during the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China, the idea of empowering and honoring women was put forward. Since October 16 was celebrated as World Food Day, it was suggested that October 15 be celebrated as International Day of Rural Women to appreciate the contribution of rural women in agriculture, food production, and food safety.
In 2003, during the World Summit on the Information Society held in Geneva, a resolution was passed for the commitment to building capacity in information and communication technology for all, including women and indigenous people in remote and rural communities. This resolution was also taken up during the 2005 Tunis Agenda For Information Society in Tunis, Tunisia.
On December 18, 2007, during the United Nations General Assembly, it was declared in its resolution of 62/136 that October 15 would be celebrated annually as International Day of Rural Women worldwide. Since then, International Day of Rural Women is observed in many countries globally and celebrates the strength and achievements of these women in the sustainability of rural households and the general well-being of the community, despite the struggles and the stereotypes.
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Post by pennmom on Oct 15, 2021 11:21:27 GMT
Global Handwashing Day – October 15, 2021~World
We do hope that handwashing is a regular practice that you do every day, but on October 15 you should put just a little more thought to it as it is Global Handwashing Day. Until COVID-19 happened, handwashing and its importance in helping prevent the spread of diseases is something that most of us probably never gave much thought to. But the global pandemic has really shone a light on the importance of handwashing, meaning this day now carries extra relevance, even though it has been around since 2008.
HISTORY OF GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY Global Handwashing Day was founded by the Global Handwashing Partnership as an opportunity to design and implement creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with soap, especially during critical times.
The first Global Handwashing Day was held in 2008. Since then, the community as well as national leaders and influencers have used this national holiday to spread awareness about the value of clean hands. It really is a valuable message, hand washing is such a simple practice, but it really can make all the difference and save lives.
Global Handwashing Day continues to grow. It’s endorsed by schools, governments, international institutions, private companies, civil society organizations, and more.
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