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• Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup
• The kingdom was the only bidder for the tournament.
  

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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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World Water Monitoring Day is observed on September 18.

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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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On 12 April 1961, the first manned space flight by Soviet citizen Yuri Gagarin took place. 

Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the earth. 

In 2011, UNGA announced to celebrate International Day of Human Space on 12 April. 

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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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The World Rose Day, which is celebrated on September 22 every year, is dedicated to cancer patients all across the globe.

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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