Current Affairs - Important Days

World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) is observed annually on April 2, and in 2025, it will be celebrated under the theme "Advancing Neurodiversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)." Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, this day aims to promote awareness, acceptance, and inclusion of autistic individuals globally. The focus has evolved from raising basic awareness to advocating for neurodiversity, inclusive policies, and sustainable development practices that support the rights and contributions of autistic people in society.

The International Day of Zero Waste is observed on March 30 each year, as declared by the United Nations General Assembly through a resolution adopted on December 14, 2022. This global initiative, led by Türkiye with support from 105 countries, aims to promote sustainable waste management practices and reduce environmental degradation. The focus of the day is to raise awareness about the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling waste, with the 2025 theme emphasizing zero waste in the fashion and textile industry.

World Theatre Day is celebrated annually on March 27. This international observance was initiated by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) in 1961 to recognize the importance of theatre as an art form. The date marks the opening of the “Theatre of Nations” season in Paris, which highlighted the global significance of theatre. The day serves to promote theatre’s role in storytelling, cultural exchange, social transformation, and artistic expression, while also encouraging support from governments, institutions, and the public for the growth of the theatrical arts.

International Unborn Child Day is celebrated every year on March 25. This day is significant for raising awareness about the rights and protection of unborn children. The date was chosen because it falls exactly nine months before Christmas and coincides with the Feast of the Annunciation, commemorating the moment when Jesus was conceived. The day emphasizes the value of unborn life and urges societies to recognize and uphold the rights of unborn children. It serves as a reminder of the importance of life from its earliest stages.

The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed every year on March 25. This day honours the millions of men, women, and children who suffered under the transatlantic slave trade. The observance aims to educate future generations about the history of slavery, its lasting effects, and to promote racial justice and equality. The choice of March 25 commemorates the date in 1807 when the United Kingdom passed the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, which made the slave trade illegal in British territories.