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World Day for International Justice, observed every year on 17th July, is a global reminder that accountability, human rights, and the rule of law are essential foundations for peace. The day commemorates the adoption of the Rome Statute in 1998, the treaty that created the International Criminal Court (ICC), the world’s first permanent court dedicated…
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Date: 17th July Theme: Aviation folklore, American optimism, and one legendary “wrong turn” Who Was “Wrong Way” Corrigan? Douglas Corrigan (1907–1995) was an American aviator whose name became synonymous with cheerful defiance and accidental heroism. On 17th July, 1938, Corrigan took off from Floyd Bennett Field in New York, supposedly bound for California. Instead, he…
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Mandela Day, observed every year on 18th July, is a global celebration of the life, leadership, and moral legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the anti‑apartheid revolutionary, peacemaker, and South Africa’s first democratically elected president. Established by the United Nations in 2009, the day transforms Mandela’s lifelong commitment to justice into a worldwide call for service,…
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Korean Constitution Day, known in Korea as 제헌절 (Jeheonjeol), is celebrated every year on 17th July to honour the adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of Korea in 1948. It marks the moment when the newly independent nation established its legal foundation, defined its democratic principles, and set the stage for the creation of…
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Germany in 1965 stood at a crossroads of memory. Two decades after the failed attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler on 20th July 1944, the nation was still learning how to speak openly about resistance, guilt, and responsibility. The anniversary that year was not yet the large, state-coordinated commemoration familiar today, but it had become a…
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Date: 18th July Theme: National unity, loyalty, and remembrance of Sheikh Zayed’s legacy What Is Union Pledge Day? Union Pledge Day (Arabic: يوم القسم للاتحاد) is observed every year on 18th July in the United Arab Emirates. It is a national day of gratitude, unity, and reflection, dedicated to honouring the legacy of Sheikh Zayed…
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Bastille Day, known in France as La Fête Nationale or Le 14 Juillet, is celebrated every year on 14th July. It marks the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille in 1789, a turning point in the French Revolution and a powerful symbol of the fight for liberty, equality, and national unity. Today, Bastille Day…
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Mexico’s Lawyers Day (Día del Abogado) is celebrated every year on 12th July, honouring the nation’s legal professionals and recognising the essential role they play in justice, constitutional protection, and civic life. It is one of Mexico’s most respected professional holidays, observed by universities, courts, bar associations, and legal institutions across the country. What Mexico’s…
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Malala Day is observed every year on 12th July, honouring Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani activist who survived an assassination attempt and became a global symbol of girls’ education, courage, and human rights. The day is recognised worldwide,mespecially by the United Nations, as a call to action to ensure that every child, regardless of gender or…