14-March International Day of Mathematics:

Proclamation of the Day:

Greater worldwide awareness of mathematical sciences is crucial to addressing challenges in regions along with artificial intelligence, weather exchange, energy and sustainable development. Also to enhancing the excellent of life in each the evolved and the growing world. UNESCO’s 40th General Conference proclaimed 14 March of each 12 months International Day of Mathematics in November 2019 (40C/ Resolution 30).

In many nations, 14 March (3/14) is already celebrated as Pi Day because π, one of the world’s most extensively acknowledged mathematical constants, may be rounded to 3.14.   

Aim of the Day:

The International Day of Mathematics aims to show off the fundamental role performed by using the mathematical sciences within the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and in reinforcing the 2 UNESCO priorities; Africa and Gender Equality. The Day invites us to celebrate the joy of being found in mathematics and the plethora of vacation it offers to girls and boys, through festive and diverse activities taking place around the world.

Some countries have recently declared mathematics to be “in crisis”, being rejected by students who consider the subject to be boring. This Day is all about remembering what mathematics is for, and in particular how it can be the basis of innovation for sustainable development. We recognize that mathematics, even in its most theoretical aspects, really concerns all of us.

— Audrey Azoulay, Director General, Message on the occasion of the International Day of Mathematics 2020