Every year, on March 3, we honor Caregiver Appreciation Day. This is a time to recognize and celebrate the unwavering dedication of caregivers who provide essential support to loved ones in need.  Whether they are family members, friends, or professional caregivers, their compassion and sacrifice play a vital role in the well-being of countless aging […]

A United Nations international day to celebrate all the world's wild animals and plants and the contribution that they make to our lives and the health of the planet.

The HPV Awareness Day aims to raise awareness about the availability of prevention tools, to promote education about HPV, and encourage governments and individuals across the world to take action against HPV to save hundreds of thousands of women and men that can benefit from the HPV vaccine and/or screening for the early detection of […]

A global campaign to encourage practical solutions to help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight and reverse the obesity crisis.

Plant Power Day is a day dedicated to celebrating and promoting the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. It is typically observed on March 7th of each year. The purpose of Plant Power Day is to raise awareness about the many benefits of plant-based diets, including their positive impact on human health, animal welfare, and the […]

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 promotes better sleep hygiene, educates on sleep disorders, and aims to reduce the burden of sleep issues on society. 

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 Zealand mosque shootings, aiming to foster global dialogue on human rights, peace, and respect for religious diversity. 

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, and healthcare providers celebrate and publicly acknowledge nurses who earn and maintain the highest credentials in their specialty. Certified Nurses Day honors nurses worldwide who […]

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 education, testing, prevention, and treatment among AI/AN communities. The National Native HIV Network organizes NNHAAD, held annually on March 20, and coordinates related activities. 

On the 20 March every year, we ask the world to unite to help reduce the burden of oral diseases, which affect individuals, health systems and economies everywhere. Its purpose: to empower people with the knowledge, tools and confidence to secure good oral health.