The book also goes back into south africa history, and explains the countrys ethnic mix though it has also been criticised for proafrikaner attitudes. The theme of world book day in the year 2015 was discover the world. The nsp sets out the strategic priorities for dealing with the dual epidemics of hiv an tb in south africa. The wdp 2020 program is based on jesus encounter with a person who, although. 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 theme for world book day in the year 2005 was forever for reading. The mandela day strategy introduces systems for organisations to globally participate to advance the cause of mandela day. World day of prayer committee of zimbabwe for wdp 2020. Radio is a powerful medium for celebrating humanity in all its diversity and constitutes a. South africa takes responsibility on a path to eliminating the tb and hiv epidemics. Celebrate world book day by hosting a dinner based on your favorite book or series. Access south africas economy facts, statistics, project information, development research from experts and.
It is a day off for the general population, and schools and. The eighth annual celebration was held on 8 november 2019, with the theme of sports imaging 8 history. 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. World book day is an internationally recognised event that celebrates books and a love for reading. South africa commemorates national book week every first week of september. World book day in 2020 is on the thursday, 23rd of apr 4232020. Making every day a mandela day celebrates madibas life and legacy in a sustainable way that will bring about enduring change. South africa is celebrating africa day with a monthlong celebration of what it means to be african. We call on all south africans to join our zero stigma, zero discrimination campaign for world aids day 2014. Earth day 2020 earth day earth day 2018 earth day network.
World book day 2019 in the uk and ireland will take place on thursday 7th march. South africa marks the 23rd anniversary of world aids day by unveiling the new hiv and aids, sti and tb hast national strategic plan nsp 20122016. World day of prayer, australia informed prayer and. Reading statistics report that only 14% of the south african population are active book readers, and a mere 5% of parents read to their. Forests are part of your life in more ways than you realize. It is a permanent mass institution in the worldwide pan african movement. Everyone wants to be happy and life is happier when were together. Apr 23, 20 world book day is an internationally recognised event that celebrates books and a love for reading. The eighth annual celebration was held on 8 november 2019, with the theme of sports imaging 8. The unveiling of the annual varndean school world book day competition, 2018. It is celebrated in various countries on the african continent, as well as around the world. May 12, 2014 remember the mundial with this cool animation was shown repeatedly during the television broadcasts from the world cup in brazil. World malaria day wmd is an international observance commemorated every year on 25 april and recognizes global efforts to control malaria. Today, the continental organisation celebrates 54 years of determined efforts for unity among the african people, and socioeconomic freedom from foreign dominion and exploitation.
The enormous challenge but also the vast opportunities of action on climate change have distinguished the issue as the most pressing topic for the 50th anniversary. The theme for world book day in the year 20 was publishing, reading and saving of the secret. A bestseller in south africa and successful abroad, the book has been reissued with additional material. On april 22, 1970, 20 million americans 10% of the u. Imagine your childs excitement at having a dinner based on their favorite storybook. World snake day, conservationists hope, can help remove peoples fears and illusions about snakes, and help them gain recognition as a marvelous adaptable apex species. 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. Since 1962 world theatre day has been celebrated by iti centres, iti cooperating members, theatre professionals, theatre organizations, theatre universities and theatre lovers all over the world on the 27th of march. The international day of families is celebrated on 15 th of may, at the headquarters of united nations and around the world. The mandela day global network is a community of organisations, government, corporates and individuals that partner with the foundation to drive. 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.
World book day is celebrated every year on april 23. March 20 is the international day of happiness and this years theme is happier together, focusing on what we have in common, rather than what divides us. Finland was the happiest country in the world according to the 2019 world happiness report. The unaids world aids day theme for 2011 to 2015 is. Still image from the fao video on the occasion of the international day of forests 2019. World social work day international federation of social. Earth day was a unified response to an environment in crisis oil spills, smog, rivers so polluted they literally caught fire. Since 2007 a world radiography day has been held on 8 november, to mark the date of roentgens discovery of xradiation 7. 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. Sunday, april 23, is a symbolic date for books and literature the world over when readers everywhere join together in a celebration of books and reading. Our mission is to give every child and young person a book of their own. Its also a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and most importantly its a celebration of reading.
From its inception at the first health assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to create awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the world health organization. In fact, its the biggest celebration of its kind, designated by unesco as a worldwide celebration of books and reading. The african union commission is therefore calling on all au member states, regional economic communities, united nations agencies, africans all over the world and the diasporas. The world day of prayer 2020 host country is zimbabwe. African liberation day is celebrated by many african communities around the world. It was originally called the wireless telegraph and used radio waves to transmit morse code. Each year, unesco and the international organizations representing the three major sectors of the book industry publishers. World environment day 2016 department of environmental. World book and copyright day is celebrated globally south african. Heritage day on 24 september recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth of our nation. 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 day of prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by christian women.
International day of radiology radiology reference. Were a registered charity, proudly sponsored by national book tokens. Against this background, the africa day is a golden opportunity to promote the theme of the year all over africa and the diaspora. April 7 of each year marks the celebration of world health day. 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. By providing my phone number, i understand that earth day network and its affiliates, service providers and non for profit partner organizations may use automated calling technologies andor text message me on my cellular phone on a periodic basis. Adapting to the water effects of climate change will protect health and save lives. The theme for the world book day in the year 2004 was nonstop journey. The ruling african national congress anc has been driving the policy agenda since 1994. Infobox holiday other commons category link from wikidata use dmy dates from october 2018. On this occasion, unesco and the international organizations representing the three major sectors of the book industry publishers, booksellers. Proclaimed in 2011 by the member states of unesco, and adopted by the united nations general assembly in 2012 as an international day, february became world radio day wrd. Using water more efficiently will reduce greenhouse gases from treatment systems.
The theme for world book day in the year 2003 was life makes the friends. 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. International day of radiology radiology reference article. South africans celebrate the day by remembering the cultural heritage of the many cultures that make up the population of south africa.
Stage director from south africa, world theatre day message author 2014. World book and copyright day 2019 south african government. The monthlong celebrations include celebrations of world oceans day wod and world day to combat desertification wdcd. India, with all its stereotypes of snakecharmers, is home to only four venomous snake species, but many destructive superstitions and myths. The radio was invented by an italian named gugliemo marconi in 1895. Get your pupils reading for fun on world book day with readathon.
This year, south africa will focus on zero discrimination, without losing sight of the other zeroes. It is also the date of birth or death of other prominent authors, such as maurice druon, haldor k. Remember the mundial with this cool animation was shown repeatedly during the television broadcasts from the world cup in brazil. 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. It is a celebration of the diversity of and a call to unity for the continent. The book, cdrom, bookcdrom combo pack, dvdrom, and wall map. The theme of world book day 2012 was decided in order to promote equitable access of content across regions. World theatre day international theatre institute iti.
South africa s celebration in the south african context, world environment day wed is a key driver of this monthlong june environment month celebrations. 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. The theme for world book day in the year 2014 was read books and be smart. Asia, latin america, and to a lesser extent the middle east and parts of europe are also affected. The national library of south africa nlsa, through its outreach unit the centre for the book in collaboration. This celebration is also known as world book and copyright day, or international day of the book and celebrates promote reading, publishing. In 2012, malaria caused an estimated 627,000 deaths, mostly among african children. The fifa world cup qatar 2022 emblem is seen outside the nile ritzcarlton in cairo, egypt. World health days, 7 april, provide an opportunity to focus world attention on a health problem or issue that deserves special attention. The international day of radiology idor is an annual celebration held on the anniversary of the date of discovery of xrays by wilhelm roentgen, i. Nalibali, exclusive books and saba join hands on world book day. 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. Join the community and be part of this special day. African statistics day asd is celebrated every year on 18 november.
Laxness, vladimir nabokov, josep pla and manuel mejia vallejo. Apr 23, 2020 world book day is celebrated every year on april 23. South africas celebration in the south african context, world environment day wed is a key driver of this monthlong june environment month celebrations. Earth day network will never charge for text message alerts. It is an initiative of the south african book development council sabdc in collaboration with the department of arts and culture. The annual celebration on 23 april is world book night, an event organized by independent charity the reading agency. Activities on the day include relay reading, the distribution of. Celebrate africa month by visiting the we are africa design and innovation exhibition at the kwazulunatal society of arts kznsa, in glenwood, durban, which is on until 7 june. World book day is a registered charity on a mission to give every child and young person a book of their own. 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.
World book day world book day is a registered charity. The day is observed in countries such as ghana, kenya, spain, tanzania, the united kingdom, and the united states. 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. Mandela day is marked every year on nelson mandelas 18 july birthday. The theme for world book day in the year 2002 was hourly happy. On this occasion, unesco and the international organizations representing the three major sectors of the book industry publishers, booksellers and libraries, select the world book capital for a year to maintain, through its own initiatives, the impetus of the days celebrations.
World book day, also known as world book and copyright day, or international day of the. Top tips for sharing a story together including free resources. World day of prayer 2019 mid year report august 12, 2019. The only thing better than reading a fantastic book is talking about it with other people who love it as much as you do. World book day is a day to encourage reading, celebrated every year on 23rd april. Climate change represents the biggest challenge to the future of humanity and the lifesupport systems that make our world. Latest news and information from the world bank and its development work in south africa. This event was initiated in 1990 by the subsidiary body of the united nations economic commission for africa uneca, the joint african conference of planners, statisticians, and demographers. International day of families 2019 date, information, theme.
It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. South africas political transition is known as one of the most remarkable political feats of the past century. Nonny is currently a resident artist at the national gallery in bulawayo. These are the top 10 things to know about africa day. Feb 19, 2018 the unveiling of the annual varndean school world book day competition, 2018. World water day 2020, on 22 march, is about water and climate change and how the two are inextricably linked.