Specific considerations
Key organisations & resources
#RaiseTheGame
RaiseTheGame is a collaborative and high-impact pledge to improve equality, diversity and inclusion in the games industry.
Diversily
Diversily helps innovative organisations to embed diversity and inclusion into their core, to drive up performance and impact.
GamesAid
The games industry charity raising money for other UK charities working with children and young people.
Putting the G into Gaming
Putting the G into Gaming is a campaign to build more gender diverse and inclusive workplaces in games with actionable steps.
Ukie
The trade body for the UK games and interactive entertainment industry.
Calendar events
Baby Loss Awareness Week
Baby Loss Awareness Week is a wonderful opportunity to bring us together as a community and give anyone touched by pregnancy and baby loss a safe and supportive space to share their experiences and feel that they are not alone.
Learn more about Baby Loss Awareness WeekInternational Men’s Day
International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities.
Learn more about International Men’s DayInternational Day for the Abolition of Slavery
The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery marks the date of the adoption, by the General Assembly, of the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (resolution 317(IV) of 2 December 1949).
Learn more about International Day for the Abolition of SlaveryHuman Rights Day
In the decades since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948, human rights have become more recognised and more guaranteed across the globe.
Learn more about Human Rights DayInternational Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD)
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.
Learn more about International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD)Young Carers Action Day
The UK’s Young Carers Action Day is an annual event dedicated to recognising and raising awareness about the challenges faced by young people who provide care for family members with illnesses, disabilities, or other needs.
Learn more about Young Carers Action DayFoster Care Fortnight
Foster Care Fortnight is The Fostering Network’s annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and show how foster care transforms lives.
Learn more about Foster Care FortnightNational Day for Staff Networks
The National Day for Staff Networks is the world’s only nationwide day dedicated to recognising networks/resource groups and the incredible value they add to the workplace.
Learn more about National Day for Staff NetworksInternational Day of Families
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.
Learn more about International Day of FamiliesCarers Week
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK.
Learn more about Carers WeekWorld Breast Feeding Week
World Breastfeeding Week is an annual campaign to promote the benefits of breastfeeding for both infants and mothers, emphasising its importance for global health and wellbeing.
Learn more about World Breast Feeding WeekInternational Youth Day
International Youth Day is an annual observance dedicated to celebrating the potential of young people, raising awareness of challenges they face, and promoting their active engagement in socio-economic and political processes.
Learn more about International Youth DayInternational Day of the Girl
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.
Learn more about International Day of the Girl