History of world book day 2017 south africa 2018 theme

Since then, the 25 may has been celebrated widely across the world particularly in africa to signify africas identity and unity. The rainbow nation south africa has had a bloody history, but its cultural heritage and traditions date back far further. Unesco and idries shah foundation launch world tales short story competition. 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. Earth day 1970 gave a voice to an emerging public consciousness about the state. The monthlong celebrations include celebrations of world oceans day wod and world day to combat desertification wdcd. In celebration of this prestigious day, stats sa explores the archives to find four facts on the south african economy that you might have missed. One of the key objectives of the plan is to improve awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance through effective communication, education and training. Its also a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and most importantly its a celebration of reading.

A global action plan to tackle the growing problem of resistance to antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines was endorsed at the sixtyeighth world health assembly in may 2015. Previous installments addressed the five national history day categories documentaries, exhibits, papers, performances, and websites, but the 2020 episodes focus on specific skills crucial to all nhd students in all categories. National womens day is an annual public holiday in south africa on august 9th. 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. Contact 301 rhode island avenue, nw suite 2204 washington, dc 20001. World book day world book day is a registered charity. World food day was celebrated on wednesday, 16 th october 2019 the theme of world food day 2019 was our actions are our future. 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. World wetlands day 2019 was celebrated on saturday, 2 nd february. Ameenpur utsav was celebrated at ameenpur lake, hyderabad on the occasion of world wetlands day. African culture is expressed in its arts and crafts, folklore and religion, clothing, cuisine, music and. In 1990, however, it went international, and now at least 193 countries celebrate it every year.

Earth day was a unified response to an environment in crisis oil spills, smog, rivers so polluted they literally caught fire. South africas celebration in the south african context, world environment day wed is a key driver of this monthlong june environment month celebrations. Read about national womens day in south africa in 2020. The meetings agenda was africas rejection of colonial and imperialist domination in the continent. The first heritage day was instituted in 1995, after the first free elections that spelled the end of apartheid and. World book day, also known as world book and copyright day, or international day of the. It is a permanent mass institution in the worldwide pan african movement. It ranges from arid in the north to desert on the coast and in the east. The first earth day took place in 1970, and was started by senator gaylord nelson in the us. Now more than ever, at a time when globally most schools are closed and people are having to limit time spent out of their homes, the power of books. Black history month 2020 theme photo galleries black history month is an annual celebration of achievements by african americans and a time. As we prepare to mark 50 years of earth day in 2020, lets take a look at the last halfcentury of mobilization for action. Annually, fao member states commemorate world food day by organising public awareness campaigns that support the national programme for food and nutrition security.

The culture in africa is varied and manifold, consisting of a mixture of countries with various tribes that each have their own unique characteristic from the continent of africa. National womens day in south africa in 2020 office holidays. This holiday marks the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 unesco recommendation concerning the status of teachers. Dates for freedom day south africa, 2020, 2021 and other years. By a member of one of afrikanerdoms leading apartheid families, it goes into the heart of darkness of a country in turmoil. In the united kingdom and ireland, world book day is a charity event in march, held annually on the first thursday and coinciding with the release of special editions. The theme for world book day in the year 2005 was forever for reading. World food day is commemorated annually around the world on 16 october in remembrance of founding the food and agriculture organization fao of the united nations in 1945 as an organisation that deals with global food and agricultural issues. World food day 2019 history, theme, how it is celebrated. South africa also commemorates the day through hives of activities aimed.

The theme for 2018 is conflict and compromise in history. The 8th annual united nations remember slavery global student video conference was held at united nations headquarters in new york on may 2016 from 9. On october 5, take time to celebrate world teachers day a global event launched by the united nations educational, scientific and cultural organization unesco in 1994. 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. They are protesting the asiatics transvaal land and trading bill. The iapb vision atlas website is a compilation of the very latest data and evidence related to avoidable blindness and vision impairment.

It is celebrated in various countries on the african continent, as well as around the world. Celebrated since 1926, world thinking day is a day of international friendship. The theme for world book day in the year 2002 was hourly happy. The annual celebration on 23 april is world book night, an event organized by independent charity the reading agency united states of america. This years theme is share a story and adults, parents and older siblings are encouraged to participate by reading and sharing stories. It sets standards regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers for their initial preparation, further education, recruitment, employment, and learning conditions.

It is intentionally broad enough that students can select topics from any place local, national, or world. The theme for the 2019 observance is ending the hivaids epidemic. A day in the life of south africa hardcover january 1, 1982 by tony burgess author 4. Our mission is to give every child and young person a book of their own. Namibia, country located on the southwestern coast of africa. In a historical coincidence, shakespeare and cervantes died on the same date 23 april 1616 but not on the. The 8th annual united nations remember slavery global student video conference was held at united nations headquarters in new york on. World storytelling day is a global celebration of the art of oral storytelling. Tochukwu emmanuel okafor is a 2018 rhodes scholar finalist from nigeria. 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. 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. For this reason, unescos general conference chose this date to pay tribute to books, the authors who wrote them, and the. According to south african history online library, a meeting was called for on 15 april.

It is a day in which all are encouraged to celebrate their cultural traditions in the wider context of the great diversity of cultures, beliefs, and traditions that make up the nation of south africa. The atlas is the best source of information on the prevalence of vision impairment for every country from 1990 to 2015, with projections to 2020. According to august 2018 unaids data, the estimated number of new hiv infections in eastern europecentral asia doubled from more than 60,000 in 2000 to more than 120,000 in 2017. World book day is a registered charity on a mission to give every child and young person a book of their own. The history of earth day earth day earth day network. The national library of south africa nlsa, through its outreach unit the centre for the book in collaboration. 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. The theme for world book day in the year 2003 was life makes the friends. It is an opportunity to speak out on issues that affect young women and fundraise for 10 million girl guides and girl scouts in 150 countries.

The 24th september is observed as heritage day, a celebration not only of the past, but of the contributions of the south african people in making the country what it is today. Given population growth, gross domestic product gdp per capita growth has been close to nil since 2014, leaving little room to reduce poverty. This marked the very first ever pan african conference bringing together african countries. World book and copyright day 2017 south african government. The main aim of world book day in the uk and ireland is to encourage children to explore the pleasures of books and reading by providing them with the opportunity to have a. Almost everybody has a favorite teacher, someone who went above and beyond to encourage you because they could see your potential. It decides upon a theme and invites a prominent author from the host country to write a message to the children of the world and a wellknown illustrator to design a. It is a product of the diverse populations that today inhabit the continent of africa and the african diaspora. It is a celebration of the diversity of and a call to unity for the continent. The theme for the world book day in the year 2004 was nonstop journey. It is bordered by angola to the north, zambia to the northeast, botswana to the east, south africa to the southeast and south, and the atlantic ocean to the west. Top tips for sharing a story together including free resources.

Heritage day is one of the newly created south african public holidays. Each year national history day uses a theme to provide a lens through which students can examine history. This is the theme for african statistics day 2017, taking place on 18 november. It is celebrated every year on the march equinox, on or near march 20. South africa is celebrating africa day with a monthlong celebration of what it means to be african. African liberation day is celebrated by many african communities around the world. On world sight day 2018, the atlas will have updated country data. World wildlife day is an opportunity to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and to raise awareness of the multitude of benefits that conservation provides to people. Play living threads just like the threads, we are stronger together. The holiday commemorates the national march of women on this day in 1956 to petition against legislation that required african persons to carry the pass. As a member state, south africa also commemorates the day through hives of activities aimed at highlighting food and nutrition security. This is the 23rd year theres been a world book day, and on 5th march 2020, children of all ages will come together to appreciate reading.

Anc supporters pray in front of the johannesburg courthouse on dec. On world storytelling day, as many people as possible tell and listen to stories in as many languages and at as many places as possible, during the same day and night. As an institution, it is stronger today because the masses of african people are stronger and ald is their day. May 22, 2015 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. Mar 15, 2020 celebrated since 1926, world thinking day is a day of international friendship. Participants tell each other about their events in order to share stories and. In kensington, maryland, the international day of the book is celebrated with a. Get your pupils reading for fun on world book day with readathon. When is world book day 2019 and why does it happen. For national history day students, the 2017 2018 academic year will be filled with research related to the theme of conflict and compromise in history. 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. National history day works with the national endowment for the humanities to conduct the ask an neh expert series. Africa day is an important day in the history of africa.

World book day is celebrated every year on april 23. Heritage day in south africa comes every 24th of september as a reminder of the nations cultural diversity and as a chance to express national unity. World environment day 2016 department of environmental. Worldwide, more than 170 countries will host rallies, outdoor events and conferences to get the green message out.

Today, african liberation day ald is a permanent mass institution in the world wide panafrican movement. More than ever, at a time where most of the schools around the world are. The first heritage day was instituted in 1995, after the first free elections that spelled the end of apartheid and the beginning of a new, nonracially based democracy. Teachers are also encouraged to don fancy dress costumes and join in with world book day 2018. The history of earth every year on april 22, earth day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Download the world thinking day 2020 activity pack. On april 22, 1970, 20 million americans 10% of the u. The theme is designed to urge people from all the walks of society to take action for the prevention of hunger, saving food and understanding nutritional values. Protest against detentions in front of emmanuel cathedral, durban 1975.

Day 2018 was celebrated on 1st march and world book day 2017 was run. The day is observed in countries such as ghana, kenya, spain, tanzania, the united kingdom, and the united states. This expansive theme allows students to choose from a generous range of topics, whether from the ancient world or the history of their own city. On 25 may 1963, africa made history with the foundation of the organisation of african unity oau which brought the continent together. 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.

His work has appeared in the guardian, litro, transition, warscapes, columbia journal, and his writing has been shortlisted for the 2017 awele creative trust award, the. Manilal gandhi 1892 1956, son of mahatma gandhi, addresses a gathering of 6,000 transvaal indians in south africa, 20th july 1939. Kuala lumpur is unesco world book capital 2020, together lets join. The annual theme frames the research for both students and teachers. Apr 23, 2020 world book day is celebrated every year on april 23. A south african explores the madness in his country, his tribe and himself, this book was a bestseller in south africa and elsewhere when it came out in 1990.