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Diabetes Lights up Empire State Building
Diabetes Lights up Empire State Building
17 Jul 2007 09:41
To mark the first UN-observed World Diabetes Day, the Empire State Building in New York will be lit up in blue.
The blue circle is the global symbol for diabetes and has been adopted as the logo for World Diabetes Day. It signifies the unity of the global diabetes community in response to the diabetes pandemic.
The Empire State Building on 14 November will also signify that unity and will highlight support for UN Resolution 61/225: World Diabetes Day. The Resolution on diabetes was adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2006 and “invites all Member States, relevant organizations of the United Nations system and other international organizations, as well as civil society including non-governmental organizations and the private sector, to observe World Diabetes Day.”
Proudly taking up that challenge, the Empire State Building serves as a beacon for all world monuments and great buildings.
Help celebrate World Diabetes Day by lighting up the landmark monuments in your country, city, or area, to mark November 14.
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