The Transgender Day of Remembrance, also known as the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, has been observed annually from its inception on November 20 to memorialize those who have […]
National Rural Health Day is celebrated annually on the third Thursday in November. In 2025, it will be observed on November 20. This day recognizes the unique healthcare needs of rural […]
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is designated by the United States Congress as a day when the friends and family of those who have died by suicide can […]
This year 2024 marks 25 years since the declaration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which is why the General Assembly will hold an […]
National Family Health History Day is observed on Thanksgiving Day each year. This day encourages families to gather and discuss their health histories, aiming to identify potential risks for […]
Today is Native American Heritage Day, thanks to legislation signed by President Obama that permanently designates the Friday after Thanksgiving Day each year as a day of honoring American […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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