Get involved and show your support for World Cancer Day every 4 February World Cancer Day takes place on 4 February each year. The day was first organised by the International Union against Cancer in 2005. If you, like me, know someone who has either survived or died from this terrible disease, then this is… Continue reading World Cancer Day
Category: International Awareness Days
Rare Disease Day
every 28 February Rare Disease Day takes place annually on the last day of February. So, in 2019 it will take place on 28 February. The theme of the day this year is “Bridging health and social care”. The purpose of the day is to draw awareness to conditions that require more attention the clue is… Continue reading Rare Disease Day
Marriage Week
Say “I Do!” to Marriage Week 7-14 February 2019 Marriage Week has traditionally been celebrated in the USA annually from 7-14 February. The week was first established in 1997 and incorporates the most romantic day of all – St Valentine’s Day. However, nowadays many countries observe the day on different dates throughout the year. … Continue reading Marriage Week
International Mother Language Day
Get tongues wagging this International Mother Language Day every 21 February February 21 2019 marks the twentieth International Mother Language Day. The day was established in 1999 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and has been celebrated across the globe since February 2000. So what’s it all about? Well, International Mother… Continue reading International Mother Language Day
World AIDS Day
World Aids Day every 1 December Every 1 December it's World AIDS Day the day that promotes talking about HIV and attempts to spread information about the disease. By talking about HIV it is hoped that the secrecy surrounding it is eradicated. Greater understanding about HIV and AIDS means less prejudice and better prevention. HIV… Continue reading World AIDS Day
Tree Dressing Day
Baubles and ribbons Bells and Bows Are your trees dressed to impress? Tree Dressing Day 1-2 December 2018 Tree Dressing Day - Do you really appreciate trees? They've been around since the beginning of time and can be found all around us. Trees provide us with beauty and life: they are the subject… Continue reading Tree Dressing Day
International Mountain Day
Mountains Matter International Mountain Day Every 11 December Ever celebrated International Mountain Day before? If not, start now! In 2002 it was International Year of Mountains, and in 2003, the United Nations General Assembly designated 11 December as International Mountain Day. Every year there is a different theme related to mountain development and awareness. The theme for… Continue reading International Mountain Day
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities every 3 December International Day of Persons with Disabilities draws awareness to persons with disabilities and the problems they are faced with in their everyday lives. It is estimated that persons with disabilities around the world make up 10% of the population, and 80% live in developing countries.… Continue reading International Day of Persons with Disabilities
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
International Day for the Abolotion of Slavery every 2 December International Day for the Abolition of Slavery - The United Nations (UN) are committed to fighting slavery and using to raise awareness on the subject. International Day for the Abolition of Slavery Living in a modern society, it's disturbing to think that slavery is still happening… Continue reading International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
International Civil Aviation Day
International Civil Avaition Day Every 7 December Yes, it's almost time to celebrate International Civil Aviation Day! The theme for the day from 2015-2018 is 'Working together to ensure no country is left behind'. Did you know that an aeroplane takes off every few seconds somewhere on earth? The United Nations (UN) International Civil Aviation… Continue reading International Civil Aviation Day