Context
Every year on April 16, the world celebrates World Voice Day.
- This day is commemorated to raise awareness and education about the value of speaking in our daily lives.
History
- The idea of dedicating World Voice Day (WVD) as a unique day every year on the 16th of April to the voice was first initiated in the year 1999 by a group of Brazilian voice care professionals.
- After establishing Brazilian Voice Day, they communicated with their colleagues from Brazil and Europe and persuaded them to start celebrating global World Voice Day.
Theme
- This year, the motto of the voice campaign is “lift your voice”, proposed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS).
- The message is to “take back our vocal presence with a good quality voice that represents us and improves communication.”
Significance
- According to the Voice foundation organisation, this day plays a significant role in the campaign to enlighten the public about the importance of the human voice.
- The goal of World Voice Day is to raise public awareness about the importance of vocal health.
- Many articles about the importance of the human voice and the need for preventative healthcare may be found on the World Voice Day website.
- Many people misuse their voices by drinking, smoking, and screaming, ignoring God's best blessing. However, with certain good habits and healthy practices, any type of vocal tension or sickness can be addressed.
- Many doctors and researchers come forward on this day to discuss those who are working to tackle voice-related issues.
