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World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed on 24 March. 

Theme 2022: Invest to end TB. Save lives

Theme 2023: Yes! We can end TB!

Theme 2024: Yes! We can end TB!

Theme 2025: Yes! We can end TB!

Additional Information: 

On March 24, 1882, Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) 

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International Day of Potato is celebrated on 30 May.

First edition was celebrated on 30 May 2024.

The day was proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

Theme 2024: Harvesting diversity, feeding hope

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On 3 May 1993, United Nations General Assembly declared 3 May as World Press Freedom Day.

Theme 2022: Journalism under digital siege.

Theme 2023: Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights

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International Day to Combat Islamophobia: 15 March 

UNGA adopted resolution to observe day: 15.03. 2022

UNGA: United Nations General Assembly 

Introducer: Pakistan on behalf of the (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation)

March 15 was chosen because on 15 March 2019, 51 Muslims were killed and 40 injured in mass shootings in mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand

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• International Day of Older Persons is observed on 1 October.

• Theme 2020: Pandemics: Do they change how we address age and ageing?

• Theme 2021: Digital Equity for All Ages

• Theme 2022: Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World
• Theme 2023: Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Across Generations
• Theme 2024: Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide

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• International Day of Older Persons is observed on 1 October.

• Theme 2020: Pandemics: Do they change how we address age and ageing?

• Theme 2021: Digital Equity for All Ages

• Theme 2022: Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World

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• International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, was designated 7 September by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019.

• The United Nations General Assembly designated 7 September as the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies with the aim of raising awareness and promoting actions to improve air quality.
• Theme 2022: The Air We Share

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World Brain Tumor Day is observed on June 8 to spread awareness and educate people about brain tumors.

Brain Tumor دماغی سرطان
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World Day of Social Justice is observed on 20 February.

Theme 2023: Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice

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• World Suicide Prevention Day is observed on 10 September

• Purpose: To raise awareness about taking action worldwide to prevent cases of suicide.

• Theme 2020: Working together to prevent suicide

• Theme 2021: Creating hope through action
• Theme 2022: Creating hope through action