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International Students\u2019 Day is celebrated every year on 17 November. This day marks the right of students to access resources available for a better education. Going back to the roots, the day was originally commemorated to remember the students of Czech universities who were killed and sent to concentration camps by Nazis in 1939. A number of universities<\/strong> celebrate International Students\u2019 Day sometimes on a day other than 17 November, to mark a non-political celebration of the multiculturalism of international students studying at their respective universities. Read on to know more about the history, significance and celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

History <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The date marks the anniversary of the Nazi attack on the University of Prague after the affirmation against the German occupation of Czechoslovakia including the killings of Jan Opletal and worker V\u00e1clav Sedl\u00e1\u010dek. It all began when the Nazis stormed the students, murdering nine student leaders and sending more than 1,000 students to concentration camps. The Nazis eventually closed all Czech universities and colleges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In 1940, the initial idea to mark the atrocities imposed on students in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia was discussed among Czechoslovak Army troops in England. The idea of commemorating the day on 17 November was discussed with the British National Union of Students of England and Wales and other international students fighting the Nazis from England. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Constant efforts were made to convince students from different countries to acknowledge 17 November as a day for encouraging resistance against the Nazis and the fight for freedom and democracy across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students of Great Britain<\/strong><\/a>, India,\u00a0 America<\/strong><\/a>, the then USSR<\/strong>, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, France<\/strong>, Greece<\/strong>, China<\/strong><\/a>, Holland<\/strong><\/a>, Norway<\/strong>, Poland <\/strong><\/a>and Yugoslavia came together to honour the tortured and executed students who were the first to raise their voices against the Nazi oppression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Significance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

International Students\u2019 Day promotes student harmony, diversity and multiculturalism. On this day, students pay homage to the bravery and determination of the students who fearlessly defended their university during the Nazi Stormining in 1939. On this day, students are made aware that they have the right to raise their voices against the atrocities, freedom and equality. Many universities across the world<\/strong><\/a> celebrate this day with utmost enthusiasm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How is it celebrated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On this day, universities organize events like cultural<\/a><\/strong> performances, sports<\/a><\/strong> activities, academic workshops and competitions such as essay <\/strong><\/a>writing contests, quizzes<\/strong><\/a>, debates<\/strong>, and other fun activities to keep the students active and entertained. Students are also provided with expert talks from dignitaries on various issues discussing issues faced by the international student community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why should we celebrate International Students\u2019 Day?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apart from honouring the sacrifices made by the brave students of Czech Universities<\/strong>, here are some other reasons why we should celebrate International Students\u2019 Day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n