International Students' Day (November 17) was established to commemorate students who lost their lives during protests against the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia in 1939. At that time, German forces raided Prague universities, arresting hundreds of students. During these events, nine students and professors were executed and more than 1,200 people were sent to labor camps. In 1941, during World War II, representatives of student organizations from various countries gathered in London and decided to designate November 17 as International Students' Day in the Gregorian calendar, in order to honor the victims and emphasize the importance of student rights and freedom. Since then, the day has been recognized in many countries as a symbol of student resistance and the defense of educational rights. Today, International Students' Day is marked in some countries with ceremonies, speeches, and cultural programs. The day serves as an opportunity to highlight the role of students in social and political change and to draw attention to educational and human rights issues.
