Important Days and Dates

The International Criminal Justice Day is observed every year on July 17 to end atrocities and prosecute individuals who perpetuate human rights abuses. This is a day to reflect upon the victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes and to celebrate the international community’s continued efforts to create a more just and peaceful world.

The World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3 every year to raise awareness about the dangers faced by the planet’s fauna and flora. The 2016 theme is “The future of wildlife is in our hands”, with African and Asian elephants being the main focus of global campaigns.

International Day of Mathematics is annually celebrated on March 14. The day was recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) during its general conference in 2019. Before this, the day was marked as Pi Day. The day was first celebrated in 1988 after Physicist Larry Shaw. The theme of the International Day of Mathematics 2021 is “Mathematics for a Better World”.