Published 17:58 IST, December 22nd 2020
Important Days in February: See a list of all the special days in February 2021
As the new year is fast approaching people across the world have started planning their year. Here is a list of important days in February.
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new year, 2021 is fast approaching and people are already planning how y are going to spend new year. While in 2020 world witnessed one of deadliest pandemics in history, 2021 seems to be arriving with hope, as countries across world are preparing for rolling out vaccines. Given that 2020 was a leap year, 2021 won’t be one, and month of February will only have 28 days. However, February 2021 will bring a lot of special days for people to observe and enjoy. Read on to see a list of special days in February 2021.
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Important Days in February 2021
February 2: World Wetlands Day
World Wetlands Day official website reveals that celebration of this environmental day dates back to year of 1971. This was year when several environmentalists gared to reaffirm protection and love for wetlands. Wetlands are small environments of plant life and organisms which are found within water bodies. Wetlands bring ecological health to t only water bodies to all kinds of environment.
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February 4: World Cancer Day
WorldCancerDay.org reveals that World Cancer Day is a global uniting initiative led by Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). day is used by UN and WHO to raise awareness, improve education and catalyse personal, collective and government action, towards fighting cancer. It was created in 2000 and has grown into a positive movement.
February 6: International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
A UN states that Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring female genitalia for n-medical reasons. It recognised internationally as a violation of human rights, as well as of health and integrity of girls and women. In 2012, UN General Assembly designated February 6 as International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. day aims to amplify and direct efforts on elimination of this practice.
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February 11: International Day of Woman and Girls in science
A UN report reveals that both science and equality are vital for achievement of internationally agreed development goals. y are also important in fulfilling 2030 nda for Sustainable Development. Hence, over past 15 years, global community has made effort in inspiring and engaging women and girls in science.
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To rise to challenges of 21st century, we need to harness our full potential. That requires dismantling stereotypes. On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, let’s pledge to end imbalance in science.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres
February 14: Valentine’s Day
St Valentine's Day is an annual festival to celebrate romantic love and friendship. Every year on February 14, couples and friends across world celebrate this day by sending messs of love and affection to partners, family and friends. A report in history.com reveals that it originated as a Western Christian feast day houring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine.
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February 15: World Pangolin Day
According to pangolin.org, tenth annual World Pangolin Day will be celebrated on 20 February 2021. It is a great opportunity for pangolin enthusiasts to join toger in raising awareness about se unique mammals and ir plight. Pangolin numbers are rapidly declining in Asia and Africa.
February 20: World Day of Social Justice
World Day of Social Justice is a necessity for peaceful and prosperous coexistence of human race. Hence principles of social justice also include promoting equality, or rights of indigeus peoples and migrants. On this day UN spreads awareness about removing barriers that people face because of , , race, ethnicity, religion, culture or disability.
February 27: World NGO Day
According to WorldNGO.org, World NGO Day was officially recognised and declared by 12 member countries of IX Baltic Sea NGO Forum of Council of Baltic Sea States in 2010. It was observed for first time by UN, EU leaders and international organisations in 2014. This day was born in London and was brainchild of Marcis Liors Skadmanis, a Latvian-born UK-based social entrepreneur.
February 28: National Science Day
A report in Indian Express reveals that National Science Day (NSD) is celebrated in India on February 28 every year. day is observed to commemorate discovery of 'Raman Effect' by great Indian physicist Sir CV Raman on February 28, 1928. Raman was awarded bel Prize in Physics in 1930 for same.
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17:58 IST, December 22nd 2020