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INFOPAJAJARAN.COM - November 20, 2025, marks a day of diverse observances, including World Children's Day. This date also recognizes significant global initiatives and unique celebrations.
Global Observances on November 20, 2025
Besides World Children's Day, November 20, 2025, is marked by several other important observances. These include World Pancreatic Cancer Day, World Philosophy Day, and the distinctive International Hug a Runner Day.
World Children's Day
World Children's Day, observed annually on November 20th, serves as a global day of action for children, by children. This day commemorates the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1989.
The theme for World Children's Day 2025 is ""my day, my rights,"" emphasizing the importance of child rights. UNICEF, in collaboration with partners, governments, corporations, parents, teachers, and children worldwide, focuses on children's rights, urging global leaders to take action to protect and fulfill these rights for every child, without discrimination.
World Pancreatic Cancer Day
World Pancreatic Cancer Day, also observed on November 20th, aims to raise awareness, provide education, and disseminate information about this severe disease. The initiative was established in 2015 by the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition.
Individuals can participate in this day by demonstrating their support through wearing a purple ribbon, the symbol for pancreatic cancer awareness. Alternative ways to participate include wearing purple attire, updating social media profile pictures with a purple ribbon, or incorporating purple into other expressions of solidarity.
World Philosophy Day
Celebrated every third Thursday of November by UNESCO, World Philosophy Day recognizes the value philosophy offers to the development of societies and cultures worldwide. UNESCO officially established World Philosophy Day during their General Conference in 2005, ensuring its annual observance.
Various activities can be undertaken to commemorate this day. These range from attending events related to philosophy or World Philosophy Day hosted by international and local communities to studying philosophy through relevant literature.
International Hug a Runner Day
November 20th also features the unique International Hug a Runner Day. This day is dedicated to acknowledging and appreciating those who engage in running, regardless of distance or competition.
The day originated in 2010, thanks to Tim Catalano and Adam Goucher, who recognized the potential in a Facebook event called ""National Hug a Cross-Country Runner Day."" The first official celebration occurred in 2011, named Globally Organized Hug a Runner Day.
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