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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Mental Health America and Radiance Basden for a 60-minute interactive session to de-stress during the busy holiday season. Radiance will guide you through simple, powerful mindfulness, meditation, and breathwork […]
Chat live with Linda Schultz, Ph.D., CRRN, a leader and provider of rehabilitation nursing for over 30 years, and a friend of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for close […]
International Migrants Day gives us a special opportunity to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants around the world. It's also a day for us to […]
For International Migrants Day 2025 (December 18), themes focus on migrant contributions, rights, and shaping shared futures, with specific examples like "Honouring the Contributions of Migrants and Respecting their Rights" (General/UK […]
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