Zero Discrimination Day is an annual day celebrated on 1 March each year by the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations. The day aims to promote equality before the … [continue] 1st March Zero Discrimination Day
Month: February 2024
1st March Overseas NHS Workers Day
The National Health Service in the UK is a critical part of the nation, but it becomes even more so during difficult times–such as a pandemic. In the midst of … [continue] 1st March Overseas NHS Workers Day
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
WHAT IS ENDOMETRIOSIS? Endometriosis (pronounced en- doh – mee – tree – oh – sis) is the name given to the condition where cells similar to the ones in the … [continue] March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Ovarian cancer is most common in women and anyone with ovaries who has been through the menopause (usually over the age of 50). It can affect women and anyone with ovaries of any age. … [continue] March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
29th February Rare Disease Day
What is rare disease day? Rare Disease Day is the globally-coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people … [continue] 29th February Rare Disease Day
26th February-3rd March Eating Disorder Awareness Week
An eating disorder is a mental health condition where you use the control of food to cope with feelings and other situations. Unhealthy eating behaviours may include eating too much … [continue] 26th February-3rd March Eating Disorder Awareness Week
20th February World Day of Social Justice
What is the World Day of Social Justice? The World Day of Social Justice is an annual day started by the UN. It aims to help us recognise that, despite … [continue] 20th February World Day of Social Justice
10th-24th February Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival (春节 – chūnjié) is the year of the Dragon (pronounced “loong” in Chinese) and festivities start February 10, 2024. The lunar new year, falls … [continue] 10th-24th February Chinese New Year
6th February International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM
6 February 2024 marks the 13th anniversary of the ‘International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation’, established by the United Nations General Assembly in line with the 2030 … [continue] 6th February International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM
6th February Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day takes place in February of each year to raise awareness of a safer and better internet for all, and especially for children and young people. As part … [continue] 6th February Safer Internet Day
5th-11th February Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week
Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of sexual abuse and violence and to provide an opportunity for any organisation or individual … [continue] 5th-11th February Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week
5th-11th February National HIV Testing Week
National HIV Testing Week is back! From Monday 5 February we’re calling on people across the country to test for HIV – and this year’s a special one as it marks a … [continue] 5th-11th February National HIV Testing Week
5th-11th February Children’s Mental Health Week
Children’s Mental Health Week is a mental health awareness week that empowers, equips and gives a voice to all children and young people in the UK. Children’s Mental Health Week … [continue] 5th-11th February Children’s Mental Health Week
4th February – World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day is on 4 February. This year, we’re highlighting how you can get the support you need and how we can work together to help everyone affected … [continue] 4th February – World Cancer Day
