Important Days of May

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Important Days of May

World Asthma Day: 02 May 2017

Designated by: Global Initiative for Asthma
Theme: Asthma: Better Air, Better Breathing

World Press Freedom Day: 03 May 2017

Designated by: UN General Assembly
First Observed in: 1994
Theme: Critical Minds for Critical Times: Media’s role in advancing peaceful, just and inclusive societies

World Red Cross and Crescent Day: 08 May 2017

Designated by: International Committee of the Red Cross
First Observed in: 1948
Theme: Everywhere for Everyone

International Day of Vesak: 10 May 2017 (Full Moon day of May every year)

Designated by: United Nations General Assembly
First Observed in: 2000

World Migratory Bird Day: 10 May 2017

Designated by: AEWA Secretariat
First Observed in: 2006
Theme: Their future is our future
Note: International Migratory Bird Day started in 1993 is observed in Canada, Mexico, US and Central America.

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