World Conjoined Twins Day

November 24, Monday

November 24 - World Conjoined Twins Day

When it is celebrated
The date is officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly.
The first official celebration begins in 2024.

Initiators and adoption
The initiator of this day was Saudi Arabia, with the support of several countries, including Bahrain, Morocco, Qatar, and Yemen.
The UN decided to establish the day as a humanitarian initiative aimed at raising awareness of the rights and lives of conjoined twins.

Goals of the holiday

* Raising public awareness about conjoined twins and their daily lives.
* Recognizing medical achievements in the field of twin separation surgeries.
* Promoting humanitarian support and access to quality medical care for such children and adults.
* Encouraging international cooperation in healthcare and social support matters.

Special events and initiatives

* In Saudi Arabia, the first International Conference on Conjoined Twins will be held on November 24–25, 2024.
* The Saudi program for the separation of conjoined twins has been in operation since 1990 and has dozens of successful cases.

Significance
This day is important for conjoined twins themselves, their families, and society:

* helps reduce stigma and fears associated with this rare condition;
* emphasizes the right to quality medical and social support;
* promotes the integration of people with these characteristics into society;
* creates a platform for exchanging experiences among doctors, families, and specialists.

Examples of famous conjoined twins

* Masha and Dasha Krivoshlyapov — Russian conjoined twins.
* Ladan and Laleh Bijani — Iranian twins who became widely known due to an attempted surgical separation.

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World Conjoined Twins Day in other years

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