The day will be based on a specific theme which will act as the primordial point of focus of all activities carried out on that day. Nalibali, exclusive books and saba join hands on world book day press release. World book day 2019, copyright day, international day of. Universal declaration of human rights at 70 2017 together for peace. Heritage day 2017 department of sports, arts and culture. South africans celebrate the day by remembering the cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up the population of south africa. It is a time to celebrate the importance of reading, foster childrens growth as readers and promote a lifelong love of literature and integration into. On april 22, 1970, 20 million americans 10% of the u.
Get your pupils reading for fun on world book day with readathon. The theme of world book day 2018 was reading, its my right. Celebrating world hearing day world health organization. Each year, on 23 april, celebrations take place all over the world to recognise the magical power of books a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures. Each year the international day of peace is observed around the world on 21 september. Should you be in south africa for heritage day, you will be able to hear the presidents speech on television, learn much about the cultural heritage of.
Freedom day is a holiday that allows south africans to celebrate the end of apartheid rule and the first nonracial election in south africa. South africa has come a long way since the dark days of apartheid press restrictions. Its also a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and most importantly its a celebration of reading. Akufoaddos full speech at 2018 world press freedom day. Various events are staged throughout the country to commemorate this day.
Without finding the undiagnosed and linking them to care, millions will. On 16th march 2020 world speech day will be celebrated through live speaking events, in over 100 countries across the globe. World book day 2019 worcestershires awesomest book awards 2018 world book day. In 2012, malaria caused an estimated 627,000 deaths, mostly among african children. This date was a natural choice for unescos general conference, held in paris in 1995, to pay a worldwide tribute to books and authors on this date, encouraging. Minister molewas speech on the occasion of skukuza safari lodge sodturning and announcement of tourism investment. Read full transcript of barack obamas south africa speech.
World speech day south africa, pretoria, south africa. March 5, 2018 posted in news pretoria news south african news world speech day south africa will take place on the 15th of march 2018 from 10. Womens rights and gender equality are taking centre stage in 2020. September 8th is the day that seeks to focus public opinion on the major global problem of illiteracy. Over recent years, the world day has shown that it can be a potent symbol for the launch of major support operations, in particular in latin america and africa. Earth day was a unified response to an environment in crisis oil spills, smog, rivers so polluted they literally caught fire. In fact, its the biggest celebration of its kind, designated by unesco as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and marked in over 100 countries all over the world. World speech day is a day dedicated to celebrating speeches and speech making through live events across the globe. World sight day wsd is an annual day of awareness held on the second thursday of october, to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. World book and copyright day 2019 south african government. The organizing body of the day, unesco, comes with different themes for the day each year. It is celebrated in various countries on the african continent, as well as around the world.
It is with great expectation and joy that we bring you god said 2018. Prophetic revelation for south africa the humbling of our government the lord has been showing me a picture of a drain, with water flowing out of it. Africa week office of the special adviser on africa, osaa. In south africa, human rights day is celebrated on 21 march. The theme of world book day 2014 was be smartread books. Asia, latin america, and to a lesser extent the middle east and parts of europe are also affected. The theme of world book day 2015 was read the world. World book day is used to celebrate for those people who write many of the books for the people who cant able to manage and handle the tasks to achieve any goals in life. Some specific things to do in south africa on heritage day include. While freedom day is an important day for black africans, it is also a joyous occasion for all south.
National youth day 2020 12th january the national youth day 2020 will be celebrated on saturday, the 12 th of january, 2020. World aids day speech quotes and activities 2019 imp days. President nana addo dankwa akufoaddo was the guest of honour for the 2018 world press freedom day awards dinner night held in accra. Our mission is to give every child and young person a book of their own. The theme for the world wetland day 2016 was wetlands for our future. Each year, who decides the theme and develops evidencebased advocacy materials such as brochures, flyers, posters, banners, infographics and presentations, among others. These materials are shared with partners in government and civil. Global warming and the biofuel boom are now threatening to push the number of hungry even higher. On this occasion, unesco and the international organizations representing the three major sectors of the book industry publishers, booksellers. This date was a natural choice for unescos general conference, held in paris in 1995, to pay a world wide tribute to books and authors on this date, encouraging. The base of the theme is to take the necessary steps to end the disease, not only from spreading but also from originating. World book day, also known as world book and copyright day, or international day of the book, is an annual event organized by the united nations.
It is the date on which several prominent authors, william shakespeare, miguel cervantes. With the help of the event, unesco aims to inculcate reading habits among people, especially the youth and highlight the various issues surrounding authors, publishers and other related parties. World book day 2018 was celebrated on 1st march and world book day 2017. But little did i know how blessed i would be with support of people all over the world dreaming this dream with me.
Nalibali, exclusive books and saba join hands on world book day. Each year, organizations and individuals across the world bring attention to the hiv epidemic, endeavor to increase hiv awareness and knowledge, speak out against hiv stigma, and call for an increased response to move toward ending the hiv epidemic. Heritage day recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth of our nation. Most of them live in rural areas where their main source of income is agriculture. Each year, a new topic is selected as the theme of world aids day celebration. Since 1962 world theatre day has been celebrated by iti centres, iti cooperating members, theatre professionals, theatre organizations, theatre universities and theatre lovers all. The theme for the world wetland day 2015 was wetlands for our future. Twentyfive years since the adoption of the beijing declaration and platform for actiona progressive roadmap for gender equalityits time to take stock of progress and bridge the gaps that remain through bold, decisive actions. The world book day wbd national celebrations in south africa are coordinated by the centre for the book, an outreach unit of the national library of south africa, mandated to promote. World theatre day international theatre institute iti. World health days, 7 april, provide an opportunity to focus world attention on a health problem or issue that deserves special attention.
World speech day south africa 2018 south african news. World speech day south africa will take place on the 15th of march 2018 from 10. This is an important occasion for south africas indigenous people and various ethnic groups. So, as i stand here tonight, i wear this crown not only for that little girl in front of the tv but for every little girl with a dream, every south. South africa prophetic impact for your world today.
World malaria day wmd is an international observance commemorated every year on 25 april and recognizes global efforts to control malaria. The coronavirus pandemic is forcing us to think deeply about human beings relationship with the. World water day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2. The lord has once again been faithful in giving us great words of encour agement, wisdom and clear warnings for south africa and the nations over the nine years we have been gathering, we have seen the prophetic word of the lord accurately coming to pass and impact people. The theme draws attention to the importance of combatting climate change as a way to protect and promote peace. Africa day is held on 25 may each year across the continent to mark the founding of the organisation of african unity now known as the african union in 1963. Worldwide, 290 million people are living with viral hepatitis unaware. You can read the full transcript of obamas speech in south africa below. South africa is celebrating africa day with a monthlong celebration of what it means to be african. World book day 2017 worcestershires awesomest book award 2017. World speech day is a day dedicated to celebrating speeches and speech making through live events across the globe for a better. On 25 may 1963, africa made history with the foundation of the organisation of african unity oau which brought the continent together. International literacy day on 8th september calendarlabs. The theme of 2018 was wetlands for a sustainable urban future.
World book day is a registered charity on a mission to give every child and young person a book of their own. World book and copyright day 2017 south african government. World food day provides an occasion to highlight the plight of 870 million undernourished people in the world. Events calendar 2020 department of international relations and. World book day is celebrated every year on april 23. It is a celebration of the diversity of and a call to unity for the continent.
Africa day formerly african freedom day and african liberation day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the organisation of african unity oau now known as the african union on 25 may 1963. World hearing day is held on 3 march each year to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. In 1995, for example, the theme was on enoch sontonga, the author of south africa s national anthem. The theme for the world wetland day 2017 was wetlands for disaster risk reduction. Should you be in south africa for heritage day, you will be able to hear the presidents speech on television, learn much about the cultural heritage of various south african peoples, and enjoy the beauty of the land.
It will mark the 157 th birth anniversary of swami vivekananda. World environment day is the united nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. His grave was declared a new national monument, and his music and life were remembered. Human rights day is celebrated annually across the world on 10 december every year. World hepatitis day whd takes places every year on 28 july bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. For this reason, unescos general conference chose this date to pay tribute to books, the authors who wrote them, and the. World aids day is used to celebrate by lots of people to give all the people know about aids, and its proper cure and prevention. The event will feature speakers from crawford preparatory pretoria, the wild olive society and the university of pretoria debate society, under the theme of entrepreneurship. World sight day 2019 is on 10 october 2019 2019 is the last year of the who global action plan and iapb encourages our members and partners to continue with our rolling theme. The world book day wbd national celebrations in south africa are coordinated by the centre for the book, an outreach unit of the national library of south africa, mandated to promote a culture of reading, writing and publishing in all local languages and easy access to books for all. International day of peace 21 september the united nations. World book day is used to celebrate on the 23rd of april to make the people increase their knowledge about various things in the world which many of the people dont know it. Prophetic words for south africa archives kirsten rossiter. It was great to see so many children following this years theme of share a.
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