Pride Parades are outdoor events celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) acceptance, achievements, legal rights and pride. They promote awareness of LGBT+ inclusion and injustices around the world. Who celebrates? Everyone – parades are held across the UK and the globe! How do people celebrate? Pride Parades are held in hundreds of cities across… Read More »LGBT+ Pride Season
GAAD celebrates and encourages discussions around digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities. GAAD raises awareness in the hopes that people with and without disabilities will be able to have the same web-based service, content and digital product experiences. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s an international awareness day! How do people celebrate? People and… Read More »Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)
International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia or IDAHOT, marks the anniversary of the day in 1990 when the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness day! How do people celebrate? People and organisations use the day to raise awareness of LGBT+ role models… Read More »International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT)
This week celebrates the contributions made by volunteers across the UK. Throughout the week blogs, stories and awards showcase the difference the volunteers make to charities and the UK society as a whole. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a national awareness week! How do people celebrate? People and organisations celebrate the contribution of volunteers and… Read More »Volunteers Week
This week promotes the work of unpaid carers and celebrate the contributions they make to better the lives of others. It also tries to emphasise the important work of caring for others. Who celebrates? Everyone – it is a national awareness week! How do people celebrate? You can help raise awareness by showing support on… Read More »Carers Week
World Refugee Day aims to honour refugees and celebrate their courage. It also hopes to increase political action to help asylum seekers and refugees globally. Who celebrates? Everyone – it is an international awareness day! How do people celebrate? Each year has a different theme – keep an eye on this page to find the… Read More »World Refugee Day
Alcohol Awareness Week is a campaign to raise awareness about alcohol addiction. It aims to have open conversations about alcohol and highlight when individuals may need support. There is also a call for change surrounding drinking culture. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a national awareness week. How do people celebrate? People and organisations celebrate by… Read More »Alcohol Awareness Week
Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and philanthropist. He served as the first Black President of South Africa from 1994-1999. The day was inspired by his call for the next generation to take on the burden of leadership in addressing the world’s social injustices when he said that “it is in your hands… Read More »Nelson Mandela Day
The United Nations created this day to focus on the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable. Charities have the potential to transform lives by providing the framework for people all over the world to contribute and support an array of causes. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness day! How do people celebrate?… Read More »International Day of Charity
Bi Visibility Day raises awareness of bisexuality and the challenges that bisexual people face, whilst celebrating the profile of bisexual role models, and campaigners. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a national awareness day! How do people celebrate? People celebrate this event through discussions, workshops, and conferences that highlight the history and culture of the bisexual… Read More »Bi Visibility Day
National Inclusion Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of the importance of inclusion in the workplace and the business benefits to having a diverse and included workforce. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness week! How do people celebrate? People and organisations raise awareness of why inclusion is important to them Organisations also… Read More »National Inclusion Week
Black History Month UK is about recognising and valuing the inspirational individuals and events that have shaped the black generation. Black history in the UK is about so much more than oppression and slavery. Black History month gives us the opportunity to recognise and celebrate our positive Black history in the UK. Who celebrates? Everyone… Read More »Black History Month
This week aims to raise awareness of dyslexia, through talks, information campaigns and story sharing around the world. It focuses not just on the challenges for people with dyslexia but also the more positive attributes of dyslexia. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness week! How do people celebrate? People and organisations share stories… Read More »Dyslexia Awareness Week
Mental health awareness week aims to promote an understanding of what mental health is and knowledge of how to support good mental wellbeing. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a national awareness week! How do people celebrate? People and organisations celebrate by raising awareness about mental health issues, recognising the importance of having good mental health… Read More »Mental Health Awareness Week
World Homeless day aims to raise awareness and draw attention to people facing homelessness around the world. It also provides opportunities for local communities to help homelessness in their area. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness day! How do people celebrate? People and organisations celebrate via education events about homelessness, raising awareness about… Read More »World Homeless Day
International Pronouns Day aims to educate on personal pronoun preferences and normalise the use of pronouns that individual’s choose themselves. Using people’s chosen pronouns is basic to human dignity. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness day! How do people celebrate? People and organisations celebrate by organising events and workshops to educate people around… Read More »International Pronouns day
World Menopause Day raises awareness of what menopause is, its symptoms and to reduce the stigma of talking about menopause across society. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness day! How do people celebrate? People and organisations celebrate via education events about menopause, raising awareness about symptoms and how you can support people going… Read More »World Menopause Day
Anti-slavery Day bring awareness to modern slavery and human trafficking. It intends to encourage the government, local authorities, companies and individuals to address the issues surrounding modern slavery and influence policy decisions. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s an international awareness day! How do people celebrate? People and organisations celebrate via education events to raise awareness… Read More »Anti-slavery Day
World values day is a global campaign to raise awareness of values and their role in our lives and society. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness day! How do people celebrate? Whether stated or implicit, organisations use this as an opportunity to recognise their collective values Organisations use events, communication campaigns to raise… Read More »World Values Day
National Stress Awareness Day is an annual event organised by International Stress Management Association to promote awareness of the impact of stress in the workplace. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a national awareness day. How do people celebrate? It is an ideal opportunity to take positive action to reduce and prevent workplace stress People recognise… Read More »National Stress Awareness Day
Inter Faith Week is an awareness week that aims to strengthen relations between all faiths, increase awareness of different faiths in the UK and understanding between people of religious and non-religious beliefs. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a national awareness week! How do people celebrate? It is an opportunity to learn about the faiths across… Read More »Inter Faith Week
International Men’s Day is an occasion for men to celebrate their achievements and contributions, in particular their contributions to community, family, marriage, and child care while highlighting the discrimination against them. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a global awareness day! How do people celebrate? People and organisations celebrate by raising awareness of men’s physical and… Read More »International Men’s Day
All over the world people use this day to remember and commemorate transgender people who have faced discrimination. Whilst originally created to remember those who lost their lives, it has now expanded to celebrate historic trans figures and call for greater rights and inclusion worldwide. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a national awareness day. How… Read More »Transgender Day of Remembrance
Carers’ Rights Day aims to ensure that carers are aware of their rights, know where to get help and support and raises awareness of the needs of carers. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a national awareness day! How do people celebrate? People and organisations celebrate by raising awareness about benefits and rights of carers, honouring… Read More »Carers’ Rights Day
World AIDS day is a United Nations day. It’s an opportunity to show support for the people living with HIV and AIDS around the world, recognises the advances in treatment, legal rights but also how it continues to affect people’s lives around the world. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a national awareness day! How do… Read More »World AIDS Day
Disability Day, or International Day of Disabilities, is a United Nations awareness day. It aims to encourage a better understanding of people affected by a disability, help raise awareness of disability rights, dignity and welfare of disabled people. It also promotes the benefits of integrating disabled persons into every aspect of life, from economic, to… Read More »International Day of Disabilities
This day is a United Nations day. It helps to mobilise volunteers and celebrate how they make a difference locally, nationally and globally. It’s celebrates the role that volunteers play in communities and societies their communities and to recognised their shared values and contributions. Who celebrates? Everyone – it’s a national awareness day. How do… Read More »International Volunteers Day
Human Rights Day is on the 10th of December as this is when the UN adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. Human rights are rights which everyone has regardless, of nationality, race, religion, gender, sex, language or political opinion. There is a focus on upholding our rights and supporting the protection… Read More »Human Rights Day
International Human Solidarity Day (IHSD) is a day to celebrate unity in our diversity, raise awareness on public solidarity and remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements. A key part of the day is to encourage discussion and action for the eradication of poverty. IHSD views the solidarity between people as a way… Read More »International Human Solidarity Day
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