International Students' Day - November 17
Fri Nov 17th

International Students' Day

International Students Day, November 17th, commemorates the University of Prague's Nazi storming on November 17th. Around the world, the day also promotes student activism.

University students haven't shied away from expressing their political views, and in several cases, students have expressed themselves politically in the form of protests. In 1939, one of the first student protests took place. Students at the University of Prague protested the German occupation of Czechoslovakia this year. During the protest, a student of the medical faculty was shot, wounded, and later died. Thousands of students turned his funeral into an anti-Nazi protest.

The Nazis rounded them up and sent over 1,200 students to concentration camps. The Nazis also ordered the closings of all the universities and colleges in Czechoslovakia. However, the most horrific crime occurred on November 17th, 1939, when the Nazis executed nine students and professors without trial.

The following are among the many notable student uprisings include:: The following are examples of other notable student uprisings:

  • Kent State University in Ohio (1970) Kent State University in Kent State University in Ohio (1970) (1970) (1970) Kent State University in Kent State University in Ohio (1970) (1970) Kent State University in Ohio (1970) (1970) Kent State University in Ohio (1970) (1970) Kent State University in Ohio (1970) (1970) Kent State University in Ohio (1970) (1970) Kent State University in Ohio (1970) (1970) Kent State University in Ohio (1970) (1970)
  • Uprising in Greece (1973): Athens Polytech Uprising in Greece (1973) Athens Polytech Uprising in Greece (1973)
  • prising in South Africa (1976) Soweto Uprising in South Africa (1976) Soweto Uprising (1976)
  • (1989) Tiananmen Square in Beijing China (1989) Tiananmen Square (1989) (1989)
  • (1989) The Velvet Revolution in the Czech Republic in the Czech Republic (1989) was a success in the Czech Republic (1989)
  • Umbrella Prombrella Prombrella Prombrella Prosecutors in Hong Kong (2014)

During these demonstrations, many students were killed or injured. For example, thousands of students died during the Tiananmen Square protest, and the government detained many more.

How to celebrate #internationalstudentsday

Many colleges and universities around the world host events that promote multiculturalism and diversity on International Students' Day. During the annual event, students also campaign for equal rights to education. In addition, students are encouraged to participate in activism in a variety of fields, including political, environmental, and economics.

To participate:

  • Learn more about student uprisings and the impact the students had
  • Talk to your children in school about how they can help to foster change in specific areas
  • Watch the documentary I Am Not Alone on YouTube. It tells the tale of the Velvet Revolution. The Gate of Heavenly Peace about the Tiananmen Square demonstrations is another option
  • Donate to an organization that promotes equal education opportunities for all students

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The international students' day is the longest in history

The Central Association of Czechoslovak Students (USCS) was reestablished in London on November 17th, 1940, after Nazi Germany had forced the group to disband. Members of the USCS struggled to convince other students around the world to mark November 17th as a day of remembrance. They held a meeting on November 16th, 1941, to celebrate International Students' Day on November 17th. Students in 1989 helped spark the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia on the 50th anniversary of International Students' Day.