International Awareness Days Archives - Page 4 of 13

Global Handwashing Day

Pick up the soap and show 'em the ropes Global Handwashing Day every 15 October Global Handwashing Day - Do you always clean your hands? It's something that we easily take for granted. We can choose from all different types and smells of soap, it's easy to get a hold of and usually quite… Continue reading

Conflict Resolution Day

Are you ready for a new method of peace? Conflict Resolution Day 18 October 2018 Conflict Resolution Day takes place on the third Thursday of October. And this year it will take place on 18 October 2018. The day was the idea of the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR) first ran in 2005 to promote… Continue reading

Anti Slavery Day

Join us to end slavery across the world every 18 October What do you think when you hear Anti Slavery Day? That slavery is something of the past? It should be, yet it's still rife in many parts of the world. Slavery has existed almost as long as human beings themselves, having been recorded as… Continue reading

World Vegan Day

Ever thought about trying a vegan diet? World Vegan Day every 1 November World Vegan Day (WVD) - are you thinking about becoming vegan? WVD has been celebrated since 1994 and did you know it also heralds the start of World Vegan Month. Veganism is a great alternative to eating meat, which we can only… Continue reading

World Television Day

World Television Day
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World Television Day every 21 November Each 21 November has been declared World Television Day by the United Nations (UN). And no, the UN hasn't quite done this to encourage us all to watch our favourite programmes and comedies - but for a much more serious reason. The great thing about television is that it's… Continue reading

World Radiography Day

Celebrate the work of our radiographers worldwide on World Radiography Day every 8 November World Radiography Day takes place every 8 November - 24 hours in the year that is dedicated to celebrating the work done by all radiographers around the world. So what is radiography, exactly? Well there are two kinds: a type of… Continue reading

World Kindness Day

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Show an act of kindness World Kindness Day every 13 November World Kindness Day - kindness is universally appreciated so why not show some every 13 November! Mark Twain summarised kindness when he said it is "the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see". World Kindness Day has been recognised in many countries throughout… Continue reading

World Hello Day

Hello! Bonjour! Ola! Ciao! World Hello Day every 21 November The purpose of World Hello Day is simple: to promote peace all over the world, and bridge barriers between every nationality! The day began in 1973 in response to the conflict between Israel and Egypt and since then over 180 countries have taken part in… Continue reading

World COPD Day

Raise awareness of COPD World COPD Day 14 November 2018 World COPD Day was set up to raise awareness for Chronic Obstructive LunDisease (COPD) and improve care for sufferers all over the planet. In 2018 the day will be celebrated on 14 November. Do you know much about the disease? Although it can sometimes… Continue reading

White Ribbon Day

Campaign to stop domestic violence against women White Ribbon Day every 25 November White Ribbon Day is inspired by The White Ribbon Pledge led by men who campaign to stop domestic violence against women. Women might be the primary victims of this type of assault, but there is no reason why men can’t take a… Continue reading