Indira Gandhi's Birth Anniversary

Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi, born on 19 November 1917, was an Indian politician, stateswoman and a central figure of the Indian National Congress. She was the first and, to date, the only female Prime Minister of India. Indira Gandhi was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India. She served as Prime Minister from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984, making her the second longest-serving Indian Prime Minister, after her father.

Rani Lakshmibai's Birth Anniversary

Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi, born on 19 November 1828, was the queen of the princely state of Jhansi in North India currently present in Jhansi district in Uttar Pradesh, India. She was one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and became a symbol of resistance to the British Raj for Indian nationalists.  

International Men's Day

International Men’s Day, observed every year on November 19, is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of men to society, family, and communities while also reflecting on the challenges they face. 

With its growing recognition worldwide, this special day aims to honour the positive male role models who inspire, support, and lead in their unique ways. International Men’s Day 2024 is not only about recognising men’s achievements but also about promoting gender equality, men’s mental health awareness, and inclusive dialogue.

World Toilet Day

 

World Toilet Day has been an annual United Nations Observance since 2013. It was first celebrated in 2001 by the World Toilet Organization.

World Toilet Day is held every year on 19 November to celebrate toilets and raise awareness of people living without access to safely managed sanitation.

It is about taking action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030.

Key messages you should know on World Toilet Day

1.  Toilets are a place for peace. This essential space, at the centre of our lives, should be safe and secure. But for billions of people, sanitation is under threat from conflict, climate change, disasters and neglect.

2.  Toilets are a place for protection. By creating a barrier between us and our waste, sanitation services are essential for public and environmental health. But when toilet systems are inadequate, damaged or broken, pollution spreads and deadly diseases get unleashed.

3.  Toilets are a place for progress. Sanitation is a human right. It protects everyone’s dignity, and especially transforms the lives of women and girls. More investment and better governance of sanitation are critical for a fairer, more peaceful world.