Wednesday, 21 March 2018

World Down Syndrome Day 2018

World Down Syndrome Day 2018 


World Down Syndrome is annually observed on March 21 to raise public awareness of Down Syndrome, a congenital disorder caused by having an extra 21st chromosome.It is typically associated with physical growth delays,characteristic facial features and mild to moderate intellectual disability..World Down Syndrome is a global awareness initiative that has backed by the United Nations since 2012. 




Thursday, 8 March 2018

International Women's Day 2018

International Women's Day 2018


International Women's Day is an occasion to celebrate the progress made towards achieving gender equality and women's empowerment but also to critically reflect on those accomplishments and strive for a greater momentum towards gender equality worldwide. It is a day to recognize the extraordinary acts of women and to stand together, as a united force, to advance gender equality around the world. The  UN theme for International Women’s Day 2018 is “Time is Now: Rural and urban activists transforming women’s lives.”