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SUMMARY:National Women's History Month
DESCRIPTION:The National Women’s History Month’s theme for 2026 celebrates  Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.  \nIt expands our understanding of sustainability beyond just environmental concerns. It encompasses financial sustainability\, community resilience\, leadership succession\, and intergenerational equity. Whether developing green technologies\, advancing economic justice\, strengthening education systems\, or building civic power – women are designing blueprints for sustainable transformation. This theme affirms that shaping a sustainable future means fostering systems that support both people and the planet. \nGOALS & OBJECTIVES \n\n\nHonour: Celebrate the diverse contributions of women who are leading sustainability efforts across environmental\, economic\, educational\, and social justice movements. \n\n\nEducate: Raise awareness about the important historical and contemporary roles of women in shaping sustainable change. \n\n\nInspire: Empower individuals and institutions on how to take action toward sustainability\, equity\, and justice in their own spheres of influence. \n\n\nConnect: Build bridges across generations\, geographies\, and disciplines to foster collaboration\, mentorship\, and shared learning. \n\n\nEnvision: Encourage a long-term vision for our future where women’s leadership is central to thriving communities and a healthy planet. \n\n\n  \nWho are the women in your community or organisation that you will honour? \nSource: Women’s History Theme 2026 – National Women’s History Alliance \n  \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/national-womens-history-month/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
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SUMMARY:International Wheelchair Day
DESCRIPTION:On the first day of March we’re celebrating International Wheelchair Day! Today is all about celebrating the positive impact that a wheelchair has on the lives of those that use them\, and celebrating those who make wheelchairs more readily available\, thereby making the world a more accessible place. \nThe Aims of International Wheelchair Day\n\nTo enable wheelchair users to celebrate the positive impact a wheelchair has in their lives.\nTo celebrate the great work of the many millions of people who provide wheelchairs\, who provide support and care for wheelchair users and who make the World a better and more accessible place for people with mobility issues.\nTo acknowledge and react constructively to the fact there are many tens of millions of people in the World who need a wheelchair\, but are unable to acquire one.\n\nSee: International Wheelchair Day 3/1/2026 – Raising Awareness for Accessibility and Inclusive Communities – March 1st\, 2026
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-wheelchair-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTSTAMP:20260422T183001
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SUMMARY:World Hearing Day
DESCRIPTION:Every year on 3rd March its World Hearing Day\, which exists to raise awareness on how to prevent #Deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. \nThis year\, WHD highlights the theme “From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children.” \nThe campaign focuses on two imperatives: \n\nPreventing avoidable childhood hearing loss\nEnsuring early identification of and care for children with ear or hearing problems\nSchools and communities are natural entry points to reach children\, parents\, and teachers. By integrating hearing care into school health and child health programmes\, we can help children hear\, learn\, and succeed.\n\n\nEar and hearing problems are among the most common problems encountered in the community.\nOver 60% of these can be identified and addressed at the primary level of care.\nIntegration of ear and hearing care into primary care services is possible through training and capacity building at this level.\nSuch integration will benefit people and help countries move towards the goal of universal health coverage.\n\nKey messages: \n\nGlobally\, over 80% of ear and hearing care needs remain unmet.\nUnaddressed hearing loss poses an annual cost of nearly US$1 trillion globally.\nDeeply ingrained societal misperceptions and stigmatizing mindsets are key factors that limit efforts for preventing and addressing hearing loss.\nChanging mindsets related to ear and hearing care is crucial to improving access and mitigating the cost of unaddressed hearing loss.\n\nLet’s make ear and hearing care a reality for all! \n  \nSource: https://worldhearingday.org/
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-hearing-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTSTAMP:20260422T183001
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SUMMARY:World Book Day
DESCRIPTION:The 5th March this year is World Book Day! \n#WorldBookDay changes lives through a love of books and shared reading. Their mission is to promote reading for pleasure\, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own.  \nReading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future success – more than their family circumstances\, their parents’ educational background or their income. We want to see more children\, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds\, with a life-long habit of reading for pleasure and the improved life chances this brings them. \n#Literacy #WorldBookDay2026 #ReadingForPleasure \nSee: World Book Day 2026 – Ideas and Teaching Activities | National Literacy Trust
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-book-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTSTAMP:20260422T183001
CREATED:20220221T141920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T113215Z
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:The 8th March is International Women’s Day! The day focuses on celebrating women and striving for a gender equal world. A world free of bias\, stereotypes\, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse\, equitable\, and inclusive. \nImagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias\, stereotypes\, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse\, equitable\, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality.\nInternational Women’s Day 2026 theme is ‘Give To Gain’ – When we give\, we gain.\nTogether\, let’s help forge gender equality through abundant giving. \nThe IWD 2026 Give To Gain Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. \nGive To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people\, organizations\, and communities give generously\, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction\, it’s intentional multiplication. When women thrive\, we all rise. \nWhether through donations\, knowledge\, resources\, infrastructure\, visibility\, advocacy\, education\, training\, mentoring\, or time\, contributing to women’s advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world. \nWhat will you Give to Gain gender equality? \nInternational Women’s Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years\, as have many of the issues still impacting women’s advancement. Since 1911\, IWD belongs to all who care about women’s equality. Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to forge gender parity. All IWD activity is valid\, that’s what makes IWD so inclusive. \n#IWD2026 \nFind out more: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-womens-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312
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SUMMARY:World Kidney Day
DESCRIPTION:World Kidney Day is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our #kidneys. \nOn March 12th\, we invite everyone to celebrate World Kidney Day and advance kidney health education. This years theme is “Are Your Kidneys OK?” -Detect early\, protect\nkidney health. \nChronic kidney disease (CKD) is estimated to affect approximately 850 million people worldwide[1]. If left undetected and not treated timely\, CKD can progress to kidney failure\, leading to severe complications and premature mortality. By 2040\, CKD is projected to become the 5th leading cause of years of life lost[2]\, highlighting the urgent need for global strategies to combat kidney disease. \nPopulations at high risk for kidney disease should undergo targeted testing. \nThe major risk factors for kidney disease are: \n\nDiabetes\nHypertension\nCardiovascular disease\nObesity\nFamily history of kidney disease.\n\nSimple\, non-invasive\, and cost-effective tests for high-risk populations include: \n\nBlood pressure measurements to check for hypertension.\nBody Mass Index (BMI)\, which is an estimation of body fat based on height and weight. BMI can be calculated here.\nUrine test:\n\nAlbumin in urine (Albuminuria) to assess kidney damage. Urinary Albumin-Creatinine Ratio (uACR) is preferrable.\n\n\nBlood tests:\n\nGlycosylated haemoglobin or fasting or random glucose to check for type 2 diabetes.\nSerum creatinine (more accurate if in combination with cystatin C) to estimate Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) and evaluate kidney function.\n\n\n\n  \nEarly detection policies for individuals at risk should be implemented globally to reduce the healthcare costs associated with kidney failure and improve quality of life. \nLets talk about our experiences with friends\, family\, colleagues\, social media followers and local media – sharing what it is like to live with kidney disease will really help to raise awareness. \n#WorldKidneyDay #KidneysMatter #KidneyTransplation #KidneyHealth \nSource:  2025 campaign – World Kidney Day 2025 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-kidney-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,UK,World
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260314
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SUMMARY:World Sleep Day
DESCRIPTION:March 13th is World Sleep Day! This day is designed to raise awareness of #Sleep as a human privilege that is often compromised by the habits of modern life. The benefits of healthy sleep cannot be overstated\, it is a foundational pillar of human health and aids in focus throughout the day. \nThe theme for this World Sleep Day is Sleep Well\, Live Better.  \nWorld Sleep Day is an opportunity to promote sleep health alongside thousands of other sleep health professionals and advocates. When we all promote sleep health and #WorldSleepDay together\, our combined effort is greater than the sum of its parts. Spread the word about sleep health on World Sleep Day\, and help elevate the conversation around sleep! \n Just like eating well and exercising\, sleep is a behaviour that is foundational to one’s physical\, mental\, and social well-being. However\, sleep is not yet commonly considered an essential behaviour for good health. \nWorld Sleep Day is an opportunity to promote sleep health alongside thousands of other sleep health professionals and advocates. When we all promote sleep health and #WorldSleepDay together\, our combined effort is greater than the sum of its parts. Spread the word about sleep health on World Sleep Day\, and help elevate the conversation around sleep! \n  \nLearn more here: https://worldsleepday.org/ \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-sleep-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
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SUMMARY:Neurodiversity Celebration Week
DESCRIPTION:What is Neurodiversity Celebration Week? \n\n\n\nNeurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how #Neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools\, universities\, and organisations with the opportunity to recognise the many talents and advantages of being neurodivergent\, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual. \n\n\n\nIf we work together there is no limit to the change we can make. \n\nIt is time to recognise the many strengths and talents that come from thinking and perceiving the world differently. By celebrating the strengths of #Neurodivergent individuals\, we can begin the seismic shift of changing the way neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported\, empowering them to achieve their potential. \nTogether\, we can change the narrative. \n\n\n\n\n\nSource: Neurodiversity Celebration Week (neurodiversityweek.com)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/neurodiversity-celebration-week/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Week,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
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SUMMARY:World Down Syndrome Day
DESCRIPTION:For World Down Syndrome Day 2026\, The theme is what we are asking supporters to talk about on and around World Down Syndrome Day. This year we are calling on everyone around the world to stand\nTogether Against Loneliness\nEveryone feels lonely sometimes. But for many people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities\, loneliness is a more common and painful experience. \nTheir families can feel lonely too\, and feel cut off from support. \nLoneliness can feel like different things:\n–  Not having a group of friends or a community to belong to.\n–  Not having a close\, special person to share your feelings with. \nLoneliness is a serious problem. \nLoneliness is not just a sad feeling. It is bad for our health and happiness. It can make people feel anxious or depressed. It can also harm physical health. \n#DownSyndrome #DifferentlyAbled #WouldntChangeAThing #EndTheStereotypes #ImproveOurSupportSystems \n#WorldDownSyndromeDay\nFind Out More Here:  https://www.worlddownsyndromeday.org/
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-down-syndrome-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTSTAMP:20260422T183001
CREATED:20220315T070427Z
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SUMMARY:World Bipolar Day
DESCRIPTION:The vision of World Bipolar Day is to bring world awareness to #Bipolar disorders and to eliminate social stigma. \nBipolar is a severe mental illness characterised by extreme mood swings and changes in energy levels. Someone with bipolar can have long or short periods of stability but can then go ‘low’ (into deep depression) or ‘high’ (experiencing hypomania\, mania or psychosis). \nBipolar mood swings go far beyond most people’s everyday experiences of feeling a bit down or happy. To help explain the extremes of mood\, Bipolar UK uses a Mood Scale where 0 is low and 10 is high. \nPeople without bipolar have moods that sit in the middle of the scale. On their worst days when they feel down\, they rank 4. On their best days when they feel happy\, they rank 6. \nPeople with bipolar experience a much wider range of moods — from 0 (deep depression with recurring suicidal thoughts) to 10 (an extreme manic high with psychosis and hallucinations). They can also experience a ‘mixed state’ too\, where symptoms of depression and mania occur at the same time. \n#WorldBiPolarDay #Bipolar #MoodDisorder \n  \nFind out more at: https://www.bipolaruk.org/bipolar-awareness-day
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-bi-polar-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,World
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