December Month

 December 1 World AIDS Day

It is celebrated every year on December 1 to raise awareness about AIDS pandemic caused by HIV infection, and remembering those who lost their battle against this disease. The day was first celebrated in 1988. World AIDS Day was initially conceived by James W. Bunn and Thomas Netter in August 1987. They took their idea to Dr. Jonathan Mann, Director of the Global Programme on AIDS (now known as UNAIDS), who approved the concept and finalized the decision on December 1, 1998.

December 2 National Pollution Prevention Day

The day is observed on December 2 every year in remembrance of thousands of people, who lost their lives due to the infamous Bhopal Gas leak. The day is observed to raise awareness on controlling and management of industrial disasters, check pollution emitted due to industrial processes or human negligence.

December 3World Disability Day

Observed on December 3 every year to spread awareness about disability-related issues and to mobilize support to help provide a life of dignity to the disabled people all across the world. The day has been observed by the United Nations since 1992.

December 5 International Volunteers Day

On December 5 global efforts zero on efforts to encourage volunteer-involving organizations and individual volunteers in promoting volunteerism, and to gain government’s attention towards recognizing volunteer efforts in achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at local, national and international levels. The day was proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly in 1985.

December 5 World Soil Day

This day is widely celebrated every year on December 5 to mark the importance of soil for basic survival purposes, such as food and energy. The day is promoted by many soil scientists and organizations around the world, like the International Union of Soil Sciences, with the help of social media.

December 23 Kisan Divas (Farmer's Day)

The day is celebrated on December 23 every year in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of the fifth Prime Minister of India, Chaudhary Charan Singh, who was also a farmers leader. The day focuses of improving the economic conditions of farmers in the country.

December 25 Good Governance Day

Celebrated in India on December 25 since 2014 to coincide with the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The event seeks to foster awareness among the people of the need for accountability in government.