IMPORTANT DAYS

World Sickle Cell Day

  • World Sickle Cell Day is observed annually on June 19 to raise global awareness about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD).
  • The official global theme for World Sickle Cell Day is “Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease”.

 

International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict

  • The International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is a United Nations observance marked annually on June 19.
  • The theme for the 2026 International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict is “Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Against Children: Safeguarding Futures and Empowering Caregivers.

 

Autistic Pride Day

    • ‘Autistic Pride Day 2026’ will be observed worldwide on June 18, 2026, to celebrate neurodiversity and promote acceptance, dignity, and social inclusion for individuals with autism.
  • The theme of this day is based on three interconnected key aspects: recognition, representation, and reform.

 

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