International Students' Day is celebrated on 17 November 2024.

Important Days

International Students' Day is annually observed across the globe on November 17 to celebrate multiculturalism, diversity, and teamwork among students. The day aims to ensure that every child worldwide has access to equal educational opportunities.


      - 17th November 2024 marks the observed of the 84th International Students' Day.

      - The day marks the anniversary of the events that followed the Nazi invasion of Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, in 1939.

      - During World War II, Nazi forces invaded Czechoslovakia and occupied Charles University in Prague in 1939.

Main Points:-   (i) To honor the courage and sacrifice of students who fought for academic freedom and human rights, this day was chosen to be International Students' Day.

      (ii) The first-ever International Students' Day was observed on 17th November 1941. It was observed by the International Students' Council in London, The United Kingdom (UK).

(iii) The Organising Bureau of European School Student Unions (OBESSU) annually raises awareness for students' rights.

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