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April 22 is celebrated as Earth Day

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Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Various events and campaigns are held worldwide on this day to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed April 22 as International Mother Earth Day on April 22, 2009. The resolution, spearheaded by the Bolivian Government and supported by over 50 Member States, noted that Earth Day is observed each year on 22 April in many countries. The Assembly invites all Member States, the entire United Nations system, regional and subregional bodies and non-governmental organizations “to observe and raise awareness of International Mother Earth day, as appropriate.