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Every April 18, radio amateurs worldwide take to the airwaves in celebration of World Amateur Radio Day. It was on that day in 1925 that the International Amateur Radio Union was formed in Paris. They are best recognised for their contribution to disaster relief workers in areas where communications are little to non-existent. Amateur Radio
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Secretaries Day also known as Administrative professionals Day or Admin Day is observed in several countries to recognize the work of secretaries, administrative assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support professionals. The idea began with Mary Barrett, president of the National Secretaries Association, now called International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), and C. King Woodbridge, president
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Human Rights Day is annually observed December 10 by United Nations (UN) to mark the anniversary of the presentation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To bring to the attention ‘of the peoples of the world’ the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations.
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In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly decided that, as from 2009, 8 June would be designated by the United Nations as “World Oceans Day”. Many countries have celebrated World Oceans Day following the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, which was held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. The oceans are essential
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