CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS
International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers 2021 – Dec 17
- Every year On December 17 is Observed as the International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers.
Purpose :
- To end violence and hate crimes against people doing sex work.
- The day was first observed in 2003, and was held as a memorial and vigil for the victims of the Green River Killer in Seattle Washington.
- The day was was founded by Dr Annie Sprinkle and the Sex Workers Outreach Project USA (SWOP-USA), an American sex worker rights organization.
- The red umbrella is an important symbol for sex worker rights & the International Committee on the Rights of Sex Workers in Europe (ICRSE) adopted the red umbrella as a symbol of resistance to discrimination in
World Arabic Language Day Observed on 18 December
- Globally World Arabic Language Day is observed on 18 December every year.
- Theme of 2021 is Arabic Language, a bridge between civilisations” reflects the role of Arabic as a connector between civilisations and its role in building peace and enhancing dialogue.
