World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease.
HIV Awareness Month is observed in December in the United States. This month aims to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, educate the public about the virus, and promote testing, treatment, and support for individuals living with HIV.
National Special Education Day is celebrated on December 2nd. It commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act in 1975, which was later renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This day recognizes the importance of providing equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities and celebrating the […]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. It has been observed with varying degrees of success around the planet.
National Handwashing Awareness Week is the first full week of December, a yearly observance sponsored by the Henry the Hand Foundation, emphasizing that proper handwashing is a simple yet powerful way to prevent illnesses like flu, colds, and COVID-19, especially during cold & flu season. It encourages everyone to adopt key habits, like washing hands when dirty and […]
Pansexual Pride Day is celebrated annually on December 8th, a day to recognize and celebrate pansexual and panromantic individuals, promoting visibility and acceptance for those attracted to people regardless of gender. It's a time for the community to share their experiences, educate others about pansexuality (attraction to all genders), and combat misunderstanding, often marked by wearing […]
The International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime is observed annually on December 9th.This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 to:
Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on 10 December. It commemorates the anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other […]
International Animal Rights Day is observed annually on December 10th, the same day as Human Rights Day, to highlight that all sentient beings deserve respect, freedom from suffering, and inherent rights, not just utility to humans. Established in 1998 by the animal rights group Uncaged, this day calls for global action against animal cruelty and exploitation, advocating […]
Narrated by Lily Gladstone, BRING THEM HOME (Aiskótáhkapiyaaya) chronicles a decades-long initiative by members of the Blackfoot Confederacy to bring wild buffalo (Blackfeet: iinnii) back to the Blackfeet Reservation. A thriving wild buffalo population would not only reconnect Blackfeet with a central part of their heritage, spirituality, and identity but would also provide economic opportunities […]
The National Day of the Horse is celebrated annually on December 13th, designated by the U.S. Congress in 2004 to recognize the horse's vital contributions to the nation's economy, history, and character, and to encourage Americans to appreciate their roles as companions, workers, and symbols of freedom. People celebrate by learning about horses, watching horse-related media, […]
HIV Cure Research Day is an annual observance on December 14th that promotes awareness, celebrates progress, and unites researchers, advocates, and communities in the global search for an HIV cure, honoring milestones like the first cured individuals (Berlin, London Patients) and fostering collaboration to end the epidemic. It highlights the need for equitable involvement, educates the public, and […]
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