🌱 International Day of Plant Health
May 12 marks the celebration of the International Day of Plant Health. This day celebrates the importance of plants in nutrition, food security, and life on earth. Healthy plants are central to biodiversity, agriculture, and sustainable development.
Why it matters:
- Each year, 30-40%of the world’s crops are destroyed due to pests and diseases.
- Preventing hunger and alleviating climate change is possible with better protection of plant health.
This international day encourages countries to strengthen efforts in plant protection and help improve the security of food around the globe.
🩺 International Nurses Day
Every May 12, we celebrate the professionalism and hard work of nurses globally. International Nurses Day is also a day to recognize the impact of these vital health care workers. It was also chosen because it marks the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the mother of modern nursing.
The reason we celebrate:
- Nurses provide healthcare to everyone from all walks of life and are integral to the healthcare system.
- No matter where you go in the world, nurses will always provide healing, care, and compassion.
We owe those nurses who provide us with the vital services and support that makes us healthy a lot of gratitude, and therefore, this day is a perfect opportunity.
💙 International ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
It is an equally significant date for the persons suffering from ME/CFS and fibromyalgia as it is the case for everyone else on the globe. These disorders are frequently overlooked and go without treatment far too often.Celebrated on May 12
Important points:
- ME/CFS impacts the patient’s energy, brain function, and sleeping patterns.
- Fibromyalgia leads to chronic exhaustion and pain throughout the body.
- The chronic and dormant medical condition lacks awareness and treatment options.
Therefore, this day of observance advocates for research into invisible conditions and seeks more active public policy efforts to improve clinical support for better research into the area.
👩🏫 Women in Mathematics
Last but not least, May 12 is the date set aside to celebrate Women of Mathematics. First called May12, this celebration was introduced to boost equity in Math and Science. It celebrates the birth date of Maryam Mirzakhani, the first female and Islamic Fields Medallist.
Why it is vital:
- We are currently dealing with the problem of having very few women in STEM.
- Celebrating female role models helps motivate younger generations.Celebrated on May 12
Therefore, this global observance promotes inclusion for all people with math-related skills.
Conclusion
The May 12th commemorations are multifaceted, as they celebrate plants, healthcare workers, chronically ill individuals, and women in STEM. Each observance reminds us of the power of awareness, action, and appreciation.
Feel free today to encourage a nurse, educate yourself on plant care, advocate for those dealing with invisible illnesses, or pay tribute to a woman in science.
