World Voice Day (WVD) is annually observed across the globe on 16th April to celebrate the phenomenon of voice. The day aims to showcase the value of voice in the daily life of people.
Voice is one of the major aspects of health and effective communication.
Significance of WVD:
The day provides a platform to create awareness of the necessities of preventing voice issues, training the artistic voice, rehabilitating the sick or deviant voice as well as researching the application and function of the voice.
Background:
i.The idea of World Voice Day, a day dedicated to voice, was first launched by the Society of Laryngology & Voice in Brazil in 1999.
ii.The day was first celebrated as Brazilian Voice Day on 16th April 1999. Later the day was also observed in Portugal and Argentina.
iii.The observance of the day as a global event was suggested by Professor Mario Andre, the Portuguese laryngologist and president of the European Laryngological Society, in 2002.
WVD Campaign 2022:
i.The motto of the WVD Campaign 2022 is “Lift your Voice”, this was proposed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS). The 2022 motto highlights how maintaining a good quality of voice can improve communication skills.
ii.The message of WVD 2022 is “take back our vocal presence with a good quality voice that represents us and improves communication.”
