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International Transgender Day of Visibility is annually observed on 31 March to celebrate the achievements and contributions of transgender people.

First celebrated in 2009.

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• International Day of Action for Rivers: 14 March

• International Day of Action for Rivers Objective: to discuss the issues on river management, river pollution, river conservation

• International Day of Action for Rivers theme 2021: Rights of Rivers

• International Day of Action for Rivers theme 2022: The Importance of Rivers for Biodiversity
• Theme 2023: Rights of rivers

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 International Day of Happiness is celebrated on 20 March. 

Theme 2021: Happiness For All, Forever

Theme 2022: Be calm, Be wise and Be Kind

Theme 2023: Be Mindful, Be Grateful, Be Kind 

Theme 2024: Reconnecting for Happiness: Building Resilient Communities

Theme 2025: Caring and Sharing

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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 4 February as the International Day of Human Fraternity in 2020.

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• World Smile Day is celebrated on First Friday of October.
• In 2022,  First Friday of October falls on 7th October.

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In 2018, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming January 24 as International Day of Education.

Fifth edition of International Day of Education observed on 24 January 2023.

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World Mental Health Day (10 October) is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992.

Theme 2022: Make Mental Health for all a global priority 

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• Since 1980, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has celebrated World Tourism Day as international observances on September 27.
• Theme 2020: Tourism and rural development
• Theme 2021: Tourism for Inclusive Growth

• Theme 2022: Rethinking Tourism
• Theme 2023: Tourism and green investments
• Theme 2024: Tourism and Peace

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif launched the ‘Uraan Pakistan, Homegrown National Economic Plan’ outlining the National Economic Transformation Plan for 2024-29.

Launched on 31 December 2024.

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• World Brain Day is observed on 22 July annually.
• Theme 2023: Brain Health and Disability- Leave No One Behind
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