International Day of Conscience is on 5th April
The International Day of Conscience is celebrated on April 5th. The goal of the day is to foster a culture of tolerance, compassion, and conscience. This day serves as a reminder to people to think about themselves, obey their hearts, and do the right thing.
History:
The idea of a culture of peace was first proposed at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization`s International Peace Conference in July 1989. (UNESCO).
The aim of this day is to foster a peaceful society by encouraging people to engage in cultural, social, comprehensive education, and civic activities.
Everyone has something to learn in this harmony, as well as something to contribute and share. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has declared April 5 as International Day of Conscience in order to promote peaceful and friendly relations based on respect for human rights and basic freedoms of race, gender, language, and religion.
The United Nations General Assembly passed a draught resolution introduced by Bahrain titled "Promoting a Culture of Peace with Love and Conscience" on July 25, 2019. Following that, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed April 5 to be International Day of Conscience. On April 5, 2020, this date was first observed.
National Maritime Day 2021 - 58th Edition:
Every year on April 5, India commemorates National Maritime Day.
About National Maritime Day:
♦ Every year on April 5, India commemorates the first voyage of the first Indian-flagged merchant ship "S.S.LOYALTY" from Mumbai to London in 1919 on National Maritime Day.
♦ "National Maritime Day" is a day set aside to honour Indian seafarers. Take this opportunity to express your appreciation to the naval personnel who work around the clock in the country to ensure that basic supplies are provided on time.
♦ Thousands of Indians were trapped in other countries due to the coronavirus`s forced lockdown during the pandemic, and seafarers risked their lives to bring them back.