The United Nations' (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is an occasion for governments, international organizations and non-governmental organizations to raise public awareness of violence against women. It has been observed on November 25 each year since 2000. What do people do? Various activities are arranged around the world to draw attention to the need for continuing action to eliminate violence against women, projects to enable women and their … [Read more...]
Int’l Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
October 28, 2013 by Team Celebration
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Sri Lanka – Year for 65th Independence Day celebrations – February 4th!
February 2, 2012 by admin
Sri Lanka's Independence Day February 4 th Sri Lanka's Independence Day (Sinhala:නිදහස් දිනය,Tamil: சுதந்திர தினம்/விடுதலை நாள்) is celebrated on February 4 to commemorate its internal political independence from British rule on that day in 1948. The day is a national holiday in Sri Lanka. It is celebrated all over the country through flag-hoisting ceremony, dances, parades and performances. A Navy sailor raises the national flag as Sri Lankan President … [Read more...]
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