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World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) was on April 2nd. Several countries, communities and people showcased Light Blue in recognition of people living with autism. Autism friendly events and related events will happen through out the month to encourage the autism community. As parents, we never want to believe that our precious bundle has a problem. But…

Chathu Alahakoon April 4, 2018

Resolutions & Compromises; The Future We Want Model United Nations Ends On A High Note

The Future We Want Model United Nations (FWWMUN) took place from March 9-11, 2018 in New York City. The event was put together by a mind-blowing team of Rotaractors and persistent young diplomats in partnership with the Rotaract Global Model United Nations (RGMUN) and the Italian Diplomatic Academy (IDA). More than 2,500 youth representatives of…

March 13, 2018

International Day of Women 2018

The International Day of Women is commemorated since the early 1900’s. 8th March marks the day of celebration. Nations celebrate womanhood, acknowledge and appreciate their contribution on this special day. Across the world celebrates Women’s Day in various ways. Art performances, network events, awareness campaigns, conferences and marches based on each year’s theme happens throughout…

Chathu Alahakoon March 8, 2018

Zero Discrimination- A right of Everyone

“Stigma and discrimination damage people and fragment societies- people should never have to suffer in fear and darkness”. ~Michel Sidibè Executive Director UNAIDS UNAIDS highlights the right of everyone to be free from discrimination. Many around the world face discrimination based on who they and what they are. Discrimination continues to demoralize efforts to achieve…

Multiple Authors March 1, 2018

Deepawali – Festival of Lights

Numerous Hindu devotees every year on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Aipassi (October) rejoice the victory of good over evil. Roots of Deepawali The word Diwali or Deepawali stands for “rows of clay lamps” and the mythical story behind Diwali is a holy quest to ancient times of the world. According…

Darrshini Parthepan October 17, 2017

International Day of Older Persons

October 1st is the International day of Older Persons. This day we remember and celebrate the older persons in our community by visiting them and taking care of them. With our busy schedules, we tend to run through life and we forget our elders in our society. The neglect goes as far as abandoning our…

Prisillah Wacheke October 1, 2017

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

“We are not myths of the past, ruins in the jungle, or zoos. We are people and we want to be respected, not to be victims of intolerance and racism.” – Rigoberta Menchu, indigenous rights activist Who are Indigenous Peoples? Indigenous Peoples are groups living within or attached to traditional habitats or ancestral territories. An estimated…

Kasun Pathirage August 8, 2017

Ramadan Fast

Ramadan and its activities ensues a religious observance by almost 2 billion people. The month of utmost endurance and discipline began on Friday, May 26th. It ended on Saturday, June 24th. The festival inculcates moral values in religious observers and teaches discipline from a very young age. Ramadan – A Fast from Evil Fasting in…

Ashanee Kottage June 26, 2017

“Don’t lose Hope! You are not alone…”

Suicide is a global phenomenon. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Sri Lanka was 4th among 172 countries in suicides in 2014. Furthermore, the report stated an average of over 6,000 moralities and approximately 100,000 individuals attempt suicide annually. Although the government and respective bodies take several measures, seems like the number of suicides…

Amanda Guyes June 22, 2017

Sri Lanka to Host The 14th United Nations Day of Vesak

The 14th United Nations Day of Vesak will be hosted in Sri Lanka for the first time from 12th – 14th of May, 2017. According to Daily News, the Buddhasasana Minister has informed that the inauguration of the 14th UN Vesak day will take place at the BMICH with President Maithripala Sirisena, Indian President Narendra…

May 6, 2017

International Workers’ Day

History of the International Workers’ Day On May Day the international community celebrates the International Workers’ Day. May Day dates back to the Roman times, which celebrates fertility and the arrival of Spring. The International Worker’s Day (IWD) commemorates the Hay-market Affair of 4th May, 1886. On that day, 7 police officers and 4 workers…

Antoinette Jerom May 1, 2017

Earth Hour 2017 – Time for Mother Earth

Human beings are social beings. Our relationships with family and friends matter most. From womb to the tomb we share an intimate bond with someone that we don’t share with any other. That’s our Mother Earth, our planet. Dust we are and to dust we return, inhaling the air she exhales, enjoying her fruits and quenching…

Antoinette Jerom March 24, 2017

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