Tag: International Day

Remembering victims of the slave trade

Since 1998 UNESCO has been observing 23 August as the International Day for the remembrance of slave trade and its abolition. Today the Day turns twenty one. The decision to observe the day was taken by UNESCO at its 29th session held in Paris in November 1997 “to honour the memory of millions of men, …

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August 23, 2018

Sachin Tendulkar bats for girls rights

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday batted for girls rights, saying its time India should do away with discrimination of girl child and provide a level playing field to help them nuture their dreams. Speaking on the occasion of International Day of the Child Girls here, UNICEF Goodwill ambassador, Tendulkar called on parents to support …

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October 11, 2017

Govt committed to serve the elders : Sonowal

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday said that his government was committed to serve the interest of elders in the society so that they can live a life of dignity. “Elders have always been respected in Indian society. They are the guiding force in shaping a society’s values and the government is committed to …

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August 16, 2017