June 2015 Events Archive

International Children's Day, 1 June 2015 >

The World Conference for the Well-being of Children in Geneva, Switzerland, proclaimed June 1 to be International Children's Day in 1925. After the conference, different governments around the world decided to declare a day as Children's Day to draw attention to children's issues.
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International Cancer Survivors' Day, 2 June 2015 >

Men with sleeping problems are most likely to have severe disease, researchers have found. Sleep problems may increase men's risk for prostate cancer, a new study suggests.
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World Environment Day, 5 June 2015 >

Celebrate the biggest day for positive environmental action! World Environment Day (WED) is the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment.
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Youth Day, 16 June 2015 >

Youth Day in South Africa commemorates the Soweto Uprising in the country. The day is celebrated on June 16 every year. The day is celebrated in order to recognize the role of youth in the liberation of South Africa from the Apartheid regime.
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National Epilepsy Day, 21 June 2015 >

Epilepsy, which is also known as a seizure disorder, is a common neurological condition that affects the nervous system. It has been estimated that around 1% of all South Africans suffer from the condition and that 5% will have a seizure at some point in their lifetime.
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