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August 2010 |
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The Days that
Matter could
help to
highlight the
concerns and
apprehensions of
the youth today
They need a
mention in the
school calendar.
Each special day
can be organized
in a different
way:
- Have a
special
assembly
- Enact a
play
- Write a
poem or a
slogan
- Organize
a quiz or a
debate
- Do a
cleanup
drive
- Have a
tree
planting
program
- Plant a
peace garden
- Have a
poster
competition
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- Hold a
‘Just a
Minute’
competition
- Call a
renowned
speaker
- Hold a
classroom
board
display
- Have a
photo
display
- Organize
a field trip
- Make
crafts using
local
material; or
recycled
material
- Organize
a candle
light walk
- Have a
cycle rally
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6th August - Hiroshima Day: |
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On 6th August
1945, USA
carried out a
nuclear attack
on Hiroshima in
Japan. More than
70,000 civilians
died in this
tragedy. Human
conflict also
threatens the
wealth of the
world's cultural
legacy. |
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9th August - International Day of
World’s Indigenous People: |
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It is important
to develop an
equitable
relationship
between the
international
community and
indigenous
people There are
around 370
million
indigenous
people. We must
nurture their
cultural
identity and
customs. |
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12th August - International Youth Day: |
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In the World
Conference of
Ministers
Responsible for
Youth
(Lisbon, 8-12
August 1998) the
UN General
Assembly
endorsed that 12
August be
declared
International
Youth Day. These
activities would
bring out the
initiative of
youth resulting
in a better
awareness
supported by
action. |
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