International Day of Action for Rivers

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International Day of Action for Rivers is celebrated every year onMarch 14 to save the existence of rivers and to make people aware about it.

An overview of the news

• The day is dedicated to saving, celebrating, and creating awareness about the importance of rivers.

• The day tries to focus attention on the unequal access to clean water and pollution caused by human activities.

• This year the 26th International Day of Action for Rivers is being celebrated.

• Many rivers around the world, especially in underdeveloped countries, are contaminated with harmful industrial waste.

• Hence this year the day seeks to emphasize the need for humanity to act as river protectors.

• The theme of 2023 is “Rights of Rivers,” which calls for the designation of rivers as a national treasure.

Background of the day

• The first International Day of Action for Rivers was observed in March 1997.

• In March 1997 in Curitiba, Brazil, participants of the first International Meeting of People Affected by Dams adopted the International Day of Action Against Dams and Rivers, Water and Life.

• In addition, it was decided that the International Day of Action for Rivers would be observed every year on 14 March.