In December 2015, the UN General Assembly designated 5 November as World Tsunami Awareness Day, calling on countries, international bodies and civil society to raise tsunami awareness and share innovative approaches to risk reduction.
We think we know everything and have learned everything but every day brings its share of surprises. Every day is a new day and simple ideas, tips, and tricks can sometimes improve the way we do things and how we serve and treat our patients. As we immerse ourselves in our patients’ care, we miss out on continually obtaining relevant and accurate medical news. Instead, we rely on sporadic enrichment through didactic educational activities in the form of conferences or grand rounds. In only a few minutes, the "IPOKRATE Blog" will do this for you. Stay connected and get into the habit and you will find yourself constantly enriched by the on-going posts and discussions taking place around the world.
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Academic Writing Month (also known as "AcWriMo") is an annual internet-based writing event in which participants challenge themselves to meet a self-set writing goal during the month of November. The event has attracted worldwide participation.
Each November, the COPD Foundation and its community plan a full month of advocacy and awareness activities to increase awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists is a UN-recognized international day observed annually on 2 November. The day draws attention to the low global conviction rate for violent crimes against journalists and media workers, estimated at only one in every ten cases.
International Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Awareness Day is annually observed on November 1.Lennox–Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a complex, rare, and severe childhood- onset epilepsy syndrome.
On 31 October 2026, the Global Observance of World Cities Day will be related to "Regenerating the City: Adequate Housing for All". The theme focus is on addressing urban regeneration as a catalyst for achieving adequate housing for all.this year the event City and Country will be in Fuzhou, China
The International Day of the Medical Profession as a tribute to the commitment of physicians to the service of humankind, to the health and well-being of their patients, in the respect the ethical values of the profession.
World Stroke Day is an annual event that emphasizes testing, education, and initiatives to improve and mitigate the damaging impact that stroke can have on people’s lives worldwide.
Disarmament Week seeks to promote awareness and better understanding of disarmament issues and their cross-cutting importance.The United Nations continues to celebrate the efforts and involvement of a range of actors contributing to a safer, more peaceful common future through disarmament, arms control and non- proliferation efforts.
The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage takes place every 27 October. This commemorative day was chosen by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 2005 to raise awareness of the significance and preservation risks of recorded sound and audiovisual documents (films, sound and video recordings, radio and television programmes). Ipokrate is observing the world day for audiovisual heritage.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an international health campaign that’s held every October. The month aims to promote screening and reduce the risk of the disease, which affects 2.3 million women worldwide. Known best for its pink theme color, the month features a number of campaigns and programs
UNESCO officially launched the observance in 2012, aiming to enhance the public’s media and information skills globally. Each year, the week serves to connect professionals from various fields, ranging from educators to librarians, enhancing collaborative efforts to tackle media and information challenges.