World Hydrographic Day (WHD) - 21 June
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World Hydrographic Day (WHD) is celebrated globally on 21 June each year to raise awareness about hydrography and its importance in understanding seas and oceans.
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The theme for WHD 2024 is "Hydrographic Information - Enhancing Safety, Efficiency, and Sustainability in Marine Activities".
The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) leads the annual observance of WHD.
Background of WHD
In 2005, the IHO introduced the idea of World Hydrography Day.
On 29 November 2005, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted resolution A/RES/60/30, which endorsed the establishment of "World Hydrography Day" by the IHO, to be celebrated annually on 21 June.
The first WHD was officially observed on 21 June 2006.
About IHO
Secretary-General:- Dr Mathias Jonas (Germany)
Headquarters:- Monaco
June 2024 Days and Themes
Days | Themes |
21 June - International Yoga Day | "Yoga for Self and Society." |
20 June - World Refugee Day | "Solidarity with Refugees," |
19 June - World Sickle Cell Disease Day | "Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Globally." |
18 June - International Day for Countering Hate Speech | "The Power of Youth for Countering and Addressing Hate Speech". |
17 June - World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought | “United for Land. Our Legacy. Our Future,” |
14 June - World Blood Donor Day | "20 years of celebrating giving: thank you, blood donors!" |
12 June - World Day Against Child Labour | "Let's act on our commitments: End Child Labour." |
9 June - World Accreditation Day | "Accreditation: Empowering Tomorrow and Shaping the Future." |
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