Awareness days are designated dates focused on highlighting specific causes, issues, or cultural elements to educate the public and inspire action. They play a crucial role in drawing attention to important topics, fostering global solidarity, and encouraging positive change through advocacy and community engagement.

The following awareness days are observed on April 16. Erzya Language Day: Observed since 1993 mainly in Mordovia by the Erzya people, but also in other areas in Russia and elsewhere. For more information, visit: wikipedia_en. World Day against Child Slavery: An International Labour Organization (ILO)-sanctioned holiday first launched in 2002 aiming to raise awareness and activism to prevent child labour. It was spurred by ratifications of ILO Convention No. 138 on the minimum age for employment and ILO Convention No. 182 on the worst forms of child labour. For more information, visit: wikipedia_en.