This year will be the 9th annual World Hepatitis Day – taking place on 28 July, on the same date as the birthday of Nobel Laureate Professor Blumberg who discovered Hepatitis B. The whole point of the day is to encourage people to find out the facts about Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C… Continue reading Increasing your protection for the silent infection World Hepatitis Day 28 July annually
Category: International Awareness Days
All across the nation feeling positive vibrations! International Reggae Day 1 July annually
International Reggae Day – What do you think of when you hear ‘Reggae’? Bob Marley most likely! He was the king of reggae music up to the ’80s and is just as much loved today! Songs like ‘Three Little Birds’, ‘No Woman No Cry’ and ‘One Love’ are timeless! Not to mention his music also… Continue reading All across the nation feeling positive vibrations! International Reggae Day 1 July annually
International Kissing Day
A kiss is just a kiss Appreciate the humble kiss on International Kissing Day every 6 July International Kissing Day takes place on 6 July in the UK. However, the day has now been adopted worldwide and is also known as National Kissing Day or Kissing Day. When I think about it, the concept… Continue reading International Kissing Day
World Religion Day 25 January
World Religion Day is celebrated annually on 25 January across the globe. The day was created by the Bahai faith in 1950, to get followers of the faith to observe the day publicly wherever they may be. Now it is in its 65th year, and encapsulates all religions. The aim is to unite everyone, whatever… Continue reading World Religion Day 25 January
World Leprosy Day 29 January 2017
World Leprosy Day – Did you know that leprosy is curable but despite this there are still millions of people around the world living with this disability? For as little as £25 the lives of those affected can be changed. But, do you think people in poverty-stricken countries like India and Africa can afford that? … Continue reading World Leprosy Day 29 January 2017
Winnie the Pooh Day
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Winnie the Who? Winnie the Pooh! Winnie the Pooh Day every 18 January Winnie the Pooh Day - On 18th January 1882, the creator of Winnie the Pooh was born. AA Milne has created many children's characters and is the author of many books. Now, every year we celebrate Pooh Bear on the day of… Continue reading Winnie the Pooh Day
Remember the Victims this Holocaust Memorial Day every 27 January
Holocaust Memorial Day each 27 January marks a day of remembrance throughout the world and it has now been held in the UK since 2001. The day is all about remembering those who were victims of the holocaust and how their lives were brutally changed by Nazi persecution. It also acts as a day of remembrance… Continue reading Remember the Victims this Holocaust Memorial Day every 27 January
Make laughing more infectious than ever before! Global Belly Laugh Day 24 January annually
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Global Belly Laugh Day – There are thousands of spoken languages in the world, and along with that, lots of different traditions and ways of life. But what unites everyone? Laughter! Global Belly Laugh Day will celebrate one of our very favourite past-times. Even the title of the day brings a smile to… Continue reading Make laughing more infectious than ever before! Global Belly Laugh Day 24 January annually
World Wetlands Day
Dip your toes in new waters! World Wetlands Day 2 February World Wetlands Day takes place every 2 February – it’s your chance to find out more about the wetlands of the UK and the world! There will be events held around the globe to celebrate the purpose of the day, from seminars to nature… Continue reading World Wetlands Day
World Thinking Day
Get exercising your brain Empower your mind World Thinking Day every 22 February Celebrated on 22 February each year, World Thinking Day aims to raise awareness of excellent causes and get us all raising money. It is also a day when Girl Guides and Girl Scouts think of each other and give thanks for… Continue reading World Thinking Day