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Image Credit : Krishan Edirisinghe Written by : Gayathma Weerawanni Today is the International Day of Education and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate! This special day has been designated by the United Nations to acknowledge the crucial role that education plays in our world. But how did this day come to be, and what makes it so important? Let's dive in and find out! The origin of the International Day of Education can be traced back to the United Nations General Assembly, which proclaimed the day in 2018. The assembly recognized that education is a fundamental human right and plays a vital role in the sustainable development of our world. As we look back on the evolution of education, it's incredible to see how far we've come. From the earliest forms of education, which were often informal and passed down through oral tradition, to the modern educational systems we have today, education has always been an essential part of human society. In recent years, we&

  Image Credit : Rtr. Krishan Edirisinghe. Written By : Rtr. Gayathma Weerawanni     Everyone's poo must be contained, moved, treated, and then disposed or recycled.! Every year on November 19, World Toilet Day is held. Since 2013, it has been an annual United Nations Observance. World Toilet Day reminds the world that toilets should be celebrated all the while raising awareness of the 3.6 billion people who lack access to safe sanitation. Access to sufficient and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all is a crucial global issue. It is about taking steps to address the global sanitation crisis and achieve SDG 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030 This year's UN theme, "Leaving No One Behind," attempts to raise awareness of how seriously poor toilets could be for people. SDG target 6.2 calls for, achieving “access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in

  Image Credit : Thisal Walgampaya Written by : Gayathma Weerawanni