World Hijab Day
World Hijab Day is an annual event that encourages women of all backgrounds to wear and experience the hijab in solidarity with Muslim women and to promote understanding and tolerance.
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LGBT+ History Month
LGBT+ History Month 2024 is a month-long, annual celebration and remembrance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history.
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Nirvana Day (Parinirvana) commemorates the day when Buddha attained complete nirvana upon his death, marking his liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.
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This global collaborative campaign aims to raise awareness of childhood cancer and the inequalities that exist, as well as showing support for children and young people living with and beyond cancer.
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Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in China, marking the start of the lunar calendar and celebrated with various customs, festivities, and rituals.
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Ramadan is a holy month in Islam during which Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, engage in increased prayer and reflection, and emphasise community and charity.
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International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
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This campaign is a global celebration to mark the United Nations International Day of Happiness. It is coordinated by Action for Happiness, a non-profit movement of people from 160 countries, supported by a partnership of like-minded organisations.
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Rama Navami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of the god Vishnu, observed with devotional readings, temple rituals, and cultural performances.
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces.
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Passover
Passover is a Jewish holiday commemorating the Israelites’ liberation from Egyptian slavery and their exodus led by Moses, celebrated with a ritual meal called the Seder and the avoidance of leavened foods.
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World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognised day on April 2nd dedicated to raising awareness about autism spectrum disorders and promoting understanding and inclusion for those affected.
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Easter Sunday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, marking the culmination of the Passion of Jesus and the central event of Christian belief.
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Buddha Day
Buddha Day, also known as Vesak or Wesak, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha, observed by Buddhists with prayer, meditation, and various ceremonial events.
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This day provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase the knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families.
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A global observance dedicated to raising awareness of LGBTQ+ rights and opposing discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Refugee Week
Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts & culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.
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Windrush Day is a commemoration in the United Kingdom held on 22 June to honour the contributions of migrants to the post-war economy.
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International Day of the Girl Child
On December 19, 2011, United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognise girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world.
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World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. We encourage professionals and women to participate in this global awareness raising campaign by printing and sharing these materials, organising events to engage their communities, and sharing World Menopause Day social media posts.
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