On November 17th 1939 students resistance in the streets of Prague against Nazi occupation inspired the establishment of an anti-Nazi students coalition. In 1941 November 17th was declared International Students Day by the International Students Council in London which became the starting point of the founding of the International Union of Students - IUS.I think the history will never forget the Nazi atrocities. Given the significance of the alliance which defeated the Nazis, the courage that was taken by predecessors in resisting nazism and fascism, the IUS has maintained the tradition of marking 17th November each year as the International Students Day.
The IUS throughout its history has consistently fought against all forms of discriminations, oppression and intolerance. Education has been placed at the centre of the struggle for democracy, the eradication of poverty, human as well as women's rights, sustainable development and peaceful coexistence.
As in most of the countries celebrate 17th November in 1997 on the eve of the 21st century racism and xenophobia are still prevalent while religious intolerance and ethnic conflicts are costing lives of many people. Still poverty is a daily reality.
However, Mexico honors all the students throughout the country on May 23rd even it is not a state holiday.
Most of the public and private schools have the choice and they decide if this day is celebrated.
What you have to think about being a student is how much you can do to help your country, your state or your city and how laws must be changed in order to place the education as the main objective of freedom of our country.
What do you think my dear students?
Have a wonderful week!!!!
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