UPCOMING EVENTS
BY CHARNDRÉ EMMA KIPPIE
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
08
14-20
Commonwealth Day
World Glaucoma Week
celebrate the rich diversity, steadfast
joint initiative between the World
unity and positive values that represent
Glaucoma Association and the
the Commonwealth. From school
World Glaucoma Patient Association,
assemblies to social events and civic
and has had a highly successful
gatherings, the day is met with an
run for the past decade. Glaucoma
overall sense of upliftment. Each year, all
is the second most common cause
events and campaigns are guided by
of blindness globally, and it’s been
a theme.
estimated that 4.5 million individuals,
Every year, Commonwealth countries
World Glaucoma Week is a
globally, were blinded due This year, the theme set out by the
to glaucoma1.
Commonwealth Organisation, is ‘2021: Delivering a Common Future’, with a
Currently, there is no cure for
key focus on innovation, connection,
glaucoma as yet, and vision loss
and transformation geared towards
is irreversible. On this day, health
achieving some of the 54 member
professionals and the Government
countries in the Commwonwealth
will campaign for better awareness
family’s main goals. These goals
surrounding early detection, to limit
include protecting natural resources
visual impairment. So, it is advised
and enhancing trade.This theme is
to go for an eye-test, get educated
significant as Commonwealth countries
on prevention and treatment, and
are linked by deep-rooted communities
practice better optical health.
of goodwill and friendship.
28 | Public Sector Leaders • March 2021
15 World Consumer Rights Day
On this day, consumer rights are emphasised as a way to address risky, unfair and unethical practices, and enforce consumer rights. Often, consumers are exploited or disadvantaged when dealing with organisations. On World Consumer Rights Day, Government and businesses give consumers a platform to raise their voices, in an effort to advocate for better, honest and transparent practices. This year, Government organisations and business entities will coordinate a variety of social media activities for all to take part in for the day. Individuals are welcomed to join the conversation surrounding trusted smart products by using the #BetterDigitalWorld hashtag.
