On 8 March 2026, rally with women and girls around the world to demand equal rights and equal justice to enforce, exercise, and enjoy those rights. Nowadays, no nation has closed the legal gaps between men and women. Right now, women have only 64 per cent of the legal rights that men hold worldwide. In […]

In honor of the anti-slavery activist, Harriet Tubman, March 10 is an American holiday to recognize and remember the brave woman who fought for freedom and the abolishment of slavery. Harriet Tubman Day was constituted as a national holiday by the United States Congress in 1990 to celebrate the long and heroic work accomplished by Harriet Tubman. […]

March 10, 2026 is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD). Women living with HIV are often underrepresented in conversations about HIV, despite accounting for 19% of new HIV diagnoses in 2023.    Black women are particularly impacted by HIV, representing nearly half of all new HIV diagnoses among women but only 13% of all women in 2023. The HIV epidemic also […]

World Kidney Day 2026 is observed on March 12, focusing on "Kidney Health for All, Caring for People, Protecting the Planet". As an annual global campaign held on the second Thursday of March, it raises awareness about the importance of kidney health, early detection of kidney disease, and reducing the risks.

World Sleep Day (March 13, 2026) is an annual, global event organized by the World Sleep Society to raise awareness of sleep as a human privilege and essential pillar of health. It […]

Pulmonary Rehab Week is observed from the second Sunday of March each year. This year, it takes place from March 8 to 14. Established by the American Association for Cardiovascular […]

Every year, the National Sleep Foundation takes this time to reemphasize the important connection between your sleep and your health and well-being. We’re here to help you become your Best […]

Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW), an annual recognition event in March, to make more visible the practices and initiatives that advance safety and engage patients, consumers, and communities in the […]

The United Nations General Assembly designated March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia to raise awareness about rising anti-Muslim bigotry and promote tolerance. The date commemorates the 2019 Christchurch, New […]

Brain Awareness Week is the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. Every March, participants host imaginative activities in their communities that share the wonders of […]

Certified Nurses Day is an annual day of recognition for and by healthcare leaders dedicated to nursing professionalism, excellence, recognition, and service. Every March 19, employers, certification boards, education facilities, […]

National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD) highlights efforts to address HIV and raise awareness of its impact in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. First observed in 2007, NNHAAD encourages HIV […]