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| occupation = [[activist]], for HIV / AIDS awareness, [[travelling|on bicycle]], currently travelling around the world on bicycle | | occupation = [[activist]], for HIV / AIDS awareness, [[travelling|on bicycle]], currently travelling around the world on bicycle | ||
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| parents = Son of Shova Debnath and Ram Mohan Debnath | | parents = Son of Shova Debnath and Ram Mohan Debnath | ||
| website = https://www.somen2020world.com/ | | website = https://www.somen2020world.com/ | ||
| nationality = Indian | | nationality = Indian | ||
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| education = Bsc Zoology from University of Calcutta | | education = Bsc Zoology from University of Calcutta | ||
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==Around the world on a bicycle (2004-2020)== | ==Around the world on a bicycle (2004-2020)== | ||
On May 27, 2004, Debnath started a global tour with the goal to visit every country by 2020, spreading a message of HIV / AIDS awareness and [[social inclusion]]. He gives lectures in schools, universities, [[NGOs]],and other institutions,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://clubasistentasociala.wordpress.com/despre-hivsida-cu-somen-debnath/|title=Despre HIV/SIDA cu Somen Debnath|work=Clubul de Asistenţă Socială|date=23 May 2015}}</ref> with Noble mission,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/noble-mission/article3196193.ece|title=Noble mission|work=thehindu.com|date=23 March 2012}}</ref> Youth on a cycling mission.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/youth-on-a-cycling-mission/article3070196.ece|title=Youth on a cycling mission|work=thehindu.com|date=22 March 2012}}</ref> A global tour with a mission.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/a-global-tour-with-a-mission/article3073494.ece|title=A global tour with a mission|work=thehindu.com|date=22 March 2012}}</ref> | On May 27, 2004, Debnath started a global tour with the goal to visit every country by 2020, spreading a message of HIV / AIDS awareness and [[social inclusion]]. He gives lectures in schools, universities, [[NGOs]], and other institutions,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://clubasistentasociala.wordpress.com/despre-hivsida-cu-somen-debnath/|title=Despre HIV/SIDA cu Somen Debnath|work=Clubul de Asistenţă Socială|date=23 May 2015}}</ref> with Noble mission,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/noble-mission/article3196193.ece|title=Noble mission|work=thehindu.com|date=23 March 2012}}</ref> Youth on a cycling mission.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/youth-on-a-cycling-mission/article3070196.ece|title=Youth on a cycling mission|work=thehindu.com|date=22 March 2012}}</ref> A global tour with a mission.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/a-global-tour-with-a-mission/article3073494.ece|title=A global tour with a mission|work=thehindu.com|date=22 March 2012}}</ref> | ||
Indian cyclist reaches Qatar on 200,000 km trip<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/indian-cyclist-reaches-qatar-on-200000-km-trip/article5014948.ece|title=Indian cyclist reaches Qatar on 200,000 km trip|work=thehindu.com|date=12 Aug 2013}}</ref> | Indian cyclist reaches Qatar on 200,000 km trip<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/indian-cyclist-reaches-qatar-on-200000-km-trip/article5014948.ece|title=Indian cyclist reaches Qatar on 200,000 km trip|work=thehindu.com|date=12 Aug 2013}}</ref> | ||
Somen Debnath 200 000 kilómetros.<ref>{{cite news |title=Somen Debnath: 200 000 kilómetros, 16 años en bicicleta por el mundo |url=https://www.elcomercio.com/tendencias/somendebnath-india-viajero-mundo-bicicleta.html|work=El Comercio (Quito)|date=19 May 2017}}</ref> The focus of Debnath's program is on "underprivileged people, urban, rural and tribal population worldwide who have the lowest level of awareness about this deadly disease."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/article/cycling-around-the-world-to-empower-youth-in-promoting-hiv-aids-awareness-10200/|title=Cycling Around the World to Empower Youth in Promoting HIV/AIDS Awareness|work=afdb.org|accessdate=23 May 2015}}</ref> | Somen Debnath 200 000 kilómetros.<ref>{{cite news |title=Somen Debnath: 200 000 kilómetros, 16 años en bicicleta por el mundo |url=https://www.elcomercio.com/tendencias/somendebnath-india-viajero-mundo-bicicleta.html|work=El Comercio (Quito)|date=19 May 2017}}</ref> The focus of Debnath's program is on "underprivileged people, urban, rural and tribal population worldwide who have the lowest level of awareness about this deadly disease."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afdb.org/en/news-and-events/article/cycling-around-the-world-to-empower-youth-in-promoting-hiv-aids-awareness-10200/|title=Cycling Around the World to Empower Youth in Promoting HIV/AIDS Awareness|work=afdb.org|accessdate=23 May 2015}}</ref> | ||
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During his travels in [[Afghanistan]] in 2009 he was held captive for 24 days by the [[Taliban]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/oct/14/afghanistan-taliban|title='I was imprisoned by the Taliban'|work=the Guardian|accessdate=23 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/6510505/Taliban-captive-won-his-release-by-cooking-curry.html|title=Taliban captive won his release by cooking curry|date=6 November 2009|work=Telegraph.co.uk|accessdate=23 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world-news/talibans-indian-captive-won-his-release-by-cooking-curry_100270763.html|title=Taliban’s Indian captive won his release by cooking curry|work=Thaindian News|accessdate=23 May 2015}}</ref> | During his travels in [[Afghanistan]] in 2009 he was held captive for 24 days by the [[Taliban]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2009/oct/14/afghanistan-taliban|title='I was imprisoned by the Taliban'|work=the Guardian|accessdate=23 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/6510505/Taliban-captive-won-his-release-by-cooking-curry.html|title=Taliban captive won his release by cooking curry|date=6 November 2009|work=Telegraph.co.uk|accessdate=23 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/world-news/talibans-indian-captive-won-his-release-by-cooking-curry_100270763.html|title=Taliban’s Indian captive won his release by cooking curry|work=Thaindian News|accessdate=23 May 2015}}</ref> | ||
As of June 2015 Debnath had travelled to 102 countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.sudanvisiondaily.com/details.html?rsnpid=229049|title=Sudan Vision Daily - Details|work=sudanvisiondaily.com|accessdate=23 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/article/2014-04-23/74789/|title=Determined to raise HIV awareness, Indian rides bike across 86 countries|author=Clement Uwiringiyimana|work=The New Times Rwanda|accessdate=23 May 2015}}</ref> By March 2018 Debnath had covered 146 countries covering South America and was crossing San Salvador(capital of El Salvador) in Central America.Taliban and Syrian conflict no problem for Indian round-the-world cyclist. | As of June 2015 Debnath had travelled to 102 countries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.sudanvisiondaily.com/details.html?rsnpid=229049|title=Sudan Vision Daily - Details|work=sudanvisiondaily.com|accessdate=23 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/article/2014-04-23/74789/|title=Determined to raise HIV awareness, Indian rides bike across 86 countries|author=Clement Uwiringiyimana|work=The New Times Rwanda|accessdate=23 May 2015}}</ref> By March 2018 Debnath had covered 146 countries covering South America and was crossing San Salvador (capital of El Salvador) in Central America.Taliban and Syrian conflict no problem for Indian round-the-world cyclist. | ||
<ref>{{cite news|title=Albawaba News, April 27, 2013|url=https://www.albawaba.com/editorchoice/india-cyclist-somen-debnath-world-487532|work=Albawaba News|date=27 April 2013}}</ref> Indian man touring the world on a bicycle for Aids awareness. | <ref>{{cite news|title=Albawaba News, April 27, 2013|url=https://www.albawaba.com/editorchoice/india-cyclist-somen-debnath-world-487532|work=Albawaba News|date=27 April 2013}}</ref> Indian man touring the world on a bicycle for Aids awareness. | ||
<ref>{{cite news|title=Daily Nation, February 26, 2014|url=https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/nakuru/touring-the-world-on-a-bicycle/1183314-2222900-ccw56tz/index.html|work=Daily Nation|date=26 February 2014}}</ref> Touring the world on a bicycle. | <ref>{{cite news|title=Daily Nation, February 26, 2014|url=https://www.nation.co.ke/counties/nakuru/touring-the-world-on-a-bicycle/1183314-2222900-ccw56tz/index.html|work=Daily Nation|date=26 February 2014}}</ref> Touring the world on a bicycle. | ||
<ref>{{cite news|title=Daily Monitor, April 25, 2014|url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/artsculture/Reviews/Touring-the-world-on-a-bicycle/691232-2293574-gpsy44z/index.html|work=Daily Monitor|date=25 April 2014}}</ref> Indian cyclist on world tour to raise awareness on Aids arrives in Zimbabwe. | <ref>{{cite news|title=Daily Monitor, April 25, 2014|url=https://www.monitor.co.ug/artsculture/Reviews/Touring-the-world-on-a-bicycle/691232-2293574-gpsy44z/index.html|work=Daily Monitor|date=25 April 2014}}</ref> Indian cyclist on world tour to raise awareness on Aids arrives in Zimbabwe. | ||
<ref>{{cite news|title=Bulawayo 24 news, September 1, 2014|url=https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-national-byo-53221.html|work=Bulawayo 24 news|date=1 September 2014}}</ref> On a mission to save the world.<ref>{{cite news|title=Malawi News Agency,July 23,2014|url=https://mwnation.com/on-a-mission-to-save-the-world/|work=Malawi News Agency|date=23 July 2014}}</ref> World cyclist visits Cape. | <ref>{{cite news|title=Bulawayo 24 news, September 1, 2014|url=https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-national-byo-53221.html|work=Bulawayo 24 news|date=1 September 2014}}</ref> On a mission to save the world.<ref>{{cite news|title=Malawi News Agency, July 23,2014|url=https://mwnation.com/on-a-mission-to-save-the-world/|work=Malawi News Agency|date=23 July 2014}}</ref> World cyclist visits Cape. | ||
<ref>{{cite news|title=News 24 City Press, May 26, 2015|url=https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/Local/Peoples-Post/World-cyclist-visits-Cape-20150525|work=News 24 City Press|date=26 May 2015}}</ref> 1 Bicycle, 12 Years, 1,37,900 km, 126 Countries: This Man Is Spreading HIV Awareness in the World!<ref>{{cite news|title=The Better India, January 9, 2017|url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/81420/somen-debnath-travelling-across-world-hiv-awareness/|work=The Better India|date=9 January 2017}}</ref> | <ref>{{cite news|title=News 24 City Press, May 26, 2015|url=https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/Local/Peoples-Post/World-cyclist-visits-Cape-20150525|work=News 24 City Press|date=26 May 2015}}</ref> 1 Bicycle, 12 Years, 1,37,900 km, 126 Countries: This Man Is Spreading HIV Awareness in the World!<ref>{{cite news|title=The Better India, January 9, 2017|url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/81420/somen-debnath-travelling-across-world-hiv-awareness/|work=The Better India|date=9 January 2017}}</ref> | ||
INDIAN CYCLIST SPREADING HIV AWARENESS.<ref>{{cite news|title=Guardian, September 10, 2017|url=https://jupiter.guardian.co.tt/lifestyle/2017-09-10/indian-cyclist-spreading-hiv-awareness-somen-debnath-now-tt|work=Guardian|date=10 September 2017}}</ref> | INDIAN CYCLIST SPREADING HIV AWARENESS.<ref>{{cite news|title=Guardian, September 10, 2017|url=https://jupiter.guardian.co.tt/lifestyle/2017-09-10/indian-cyclist-spreading-hiv-awareness-somen-debnath-now-tt|work=Guardian|date=10 September 2017}}</ref> | ||
16 year long bicycle ride for HIV/AIDS awareness rolls in Saint Lucia.<ref>{{cite news|title=HTS St. Lucia News, November 21, 2017|url=https://www.htsstlucia.org/16-year-long-bicycle-ride-for-hiv-aids-awareness-rolls-in-saint-lucia/|work=Guardian|date=21 November 2017}}</ref> | 16 year long bicycle ride for HIV/AIDS awareness rolls in Saint Lucia.<ref>{{cite news|title=HTS St. Lucia News, November 21, 2017|url=https://www.htsstlucia.org/16-year-long-bicycle-ride-for-hiv-aids-awareness-rolls-in-saint-lucia/|work=Guardian|date=21 November 2017}}</ref> | ||
Around the Globe in 16 Years.<ref>{{cite web|title=University of Central Florida,November 11,2018|url=https://hospitality.ucf.edu/2018/11/07/around-the-globe-in-16-years/|work=Rosen Collage of Hospitality Management|date=11 November 2018}}</ref> Somen Debnath Visits Houston on his World Bicycle Tour for HIV/AIDS and Indian Culture. | Around the Globe in 16 Years.<ref>{{cite web|title=University of Central Florida, November 11,2018|url=https://hospitality.ucf.edu/2018/11/07/around-the-globe-in-16-years/|work=Rosen Collage of Hospitality Management|date=11 November 2018}}</ref> Somen Debnath Visits Houston on his World Bicycle Tour for HIV/AIDS and Indian Culture. | ||
<ref>{{cite news|title=Indo American News, June 21, 2018|url=http://www.indoamerican-news.com/somen-debnath-visits-houston-on-his-world-bicycle-tour-for-hivaids-and-indian-culture/|work=Indo American News|date=18 June 2018}}</ref> Le Journal De Quebec News(French) | <ref>{{cite news|title=Indo American News, June 21, 2018|url=http://www.indoamerican-news.com/somen-debnath-visits-houston-on-his-world-bicycle-tour-for-hivaids-and-indian-culture/|work=Indo American News|date=18 June 2018}}</ref> Le Journal De Quebec News(French) | ||
Quebac City,Canada. | Quebac City, Canada. | ||
<ref>{{cite news|title=Le Journal De Quebec News (French),Feb 28, 2019|url=https://www.journaldequebec.com/2019/02/28/le-tour-monde-a-velo-pour-de-bonnes-causes|work=Le Journal De Quebec News|date=28 Feb 2019}}</ref> Indian traveller arrives in St. Petersburg, having visited 150 countries, Dec 4, 2019Indian traveller arrives in St. Petersburg, having visited 150 countries, Dec 4, 2019 | <ref>{{cite news|title=Le Journal De Quebec News (French), Feb 28, 2019|url=https://www.journaldequebec.com/2019/02/28/le-tour-monde-a-velo-pour-de-bonnes-causes|work=Le Journal De Quebec News|date=28 Feb 2019}}</ref> Indian traveller arrives in St. Petersburg, having visited 150 countries, Dec 4, 2019Indian traveller arrives in St. Petersburg, having visited 150 countries, Dec 4, 2019 | ||
<ref>{{cite news|title=Indian traveler arrives in St. Petersburg, having visited 150 countries,Dec 4, 2019|url= | <ref>{{cite news|title=Indian traveler arrives in St. Petersburg, having visited 150 countries, Dec 4, 2019|url= | ||
https://spbdnevnik.ru/news/2019-12-04/v-peterburg-pribyl-indiyskiy-puteshestvennik-pobyvavshiy-v-150-stranah|work=spbdnevnik|date=4 Dec 2019}}</ref> Indian Somen Debnath traveling across Mongolia<ref>{{cite news|title=Indian Somen Debnath traveling across Mongolia, Jan 20, 2020|url= | https://spbdnevnik.ru/news/2019-12-04/v-peterburg-pribyl-indiyskiy-puteshestvennik-pobyvavshiy-v-150-stranah|work=spbdnevnik|date=4 Dec 2019}}</ref> Indian Somen Debnath traveling across Mongolia<ref>{{cite news|title=Indian Somen Debnath traveling across Mongolia, Jan 20, 2020|url= | ||
https://m.akipress.com/news:633001:Indian_Somen_Debnath_traveling_across_Mongolia|work=AKIpress|date=20 Jan 2020}}</ref> | https://m.akipress.com/news:633001:Indian_Somen_Debnath_traveling_across_Mongolia|work=AKIpress|date=20 Jan 2020}}</ref> | ||