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essential care they provide to mothers and their newborns. The theme for 2021 International Day of the
Midwife is “Follow the Data: Invest in Midwives.”
f International No Diet Day is observed on May 6, and its symbol is a light blue ribbon. It is an annual
celebration of body acceptance, including fat acceptance and body shape diversity. It means recognising
that your body is beautiful exactly as it is and worry less about your weight, body shape and more about
being healthy and active.
f The World Athletics Day-2021 is observed on the 5 May. The date is subject to adjustment, the date of
World Athletics Day is decided by the IAAF, however, the month stays the same as May. The first World
Athletics Day was observed in 1996. The basic objective of World Athletics Day is to boost the participation
of youths in athletics.
f The World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is observed every year on 8 May. The day aims to celebrate the
principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, to reduce the suffering of people
and enabling them to lead a dignified life with independence, humanity, impartiality, universality, unity
and neutrality. Theme 2021 World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: 'Unstoppable'
f World Thalassemia Day is celebrated on May 8 every year to commemorate Thalassemia victims and to
encourage those who struggle to live with the disease. The theme for 2021 World Thalassemia Day is
“Addressing Health Inequalities Across the Global Thalassaemia Community”.
f World Migratory Bird Day 2021 is observed globally on 8 May. The aim of the day is to raise awareness of
migratory birds and the importance of international cooperation to conserve them. “Sing, Fly, Soar – Like
a Bird!” is the theme of this year's World Migratory Bird Day.
f Every year during May 8-9, the United Nations marks the Time of Remembrance and reconciliation for
those who lost their lives during the Second World War. The day pays tribute to all the victims of the
Second World War. This year is the 76th Anniversary of World War II. In 2021, the United Nations General
Assembly proclaimed 10 May the International Day of Argania. The resolution, submitted by Morocco,
was co-sponsored by 113 member states of the United Nations and adopted by consensus. The argan tree
(Argania Spinosa) is a native species of the sub-Saharan region of Morocco, in the southwest of the
country, which grows in arid and semi arid areas

f National Technology Day is celebrated on 11 May across India. This day marks the successfully tested
Shakti-I nuclear missile at the Indian Army's Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan. This day will be focusing on
rebooting the economy through Science and Technology. It also highlights the achievements of our
scientists and engineers in the field of science and technology and encourages students to embrace
Science as a career option.

f International Nurse Day is observed globally on 12 May every year. This day is observed to commemorate
the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. She was also known as Lady with the Lamp. She was the
founder of modern nursing and was a British social reformer and statistician. The theme of 2021
International Nurses Day is 'Nurses: A Voice to Lead – A vision for future healthcare'.

f The International Day of Families is observed every year on 15 May to reflect the importance that the
international community attaches to families. This day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of
issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic and demographic
processes affecting families. The theme of 2021 is “Families and New Technologies”.
f In India, the National Dengue Day is observed every year on 16 May. The day is an initiative by the
Ministry of Healthy and Family Welfare, to raise awareness about dengue and its preventive measures,

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