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SUMMARY:Women's Equality Day
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Equality Day\, celebrated every August 26th\, commemorates the passage of women’s suffrage and reminds us of the hurdles overcome by the heroic women who faced violence and #Discrimination to propel the women’s movement forward. \nIn the early 19th century\, American women\, who generally couldn’t inherit property and made half of a man’s wages in any available jobs\, began organizing to demand political rights and representation. \nBy the early 1900s\, several countries including Finland\, New Zealand\, and the United Kingdom had legalized voting for women as the movement continued to sweep across the world. \nIn the U.S.\, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was first introduced in 1878\, but it failed to gain traction. It wasn’t until women’s involvement in the World War I effort made their contributions painfully obvious that women’s suffrage finally gained enough support. Women’s rights groups pointed out the hypocrisy of fighting for democracy in Europe while denying it to half of the American citizens at home. \nWomen aren’t done fighting for equal rights. Today\, the wage gap between men and women still impacts women’s economic power\, and gender-based discrimination still plagues workplaces and business transactions. \n#WomensEqualityDay is all about uplifting and #EmpoweringWomen\, and marvelling at how far women have progressed\, defying all odds and oppression. General traditions include men and women expressing gratitude to influential women in their lives\, supporting local businesses run by women\, and celebrating womanhood with your girl gang and special ladies. \n  \nSource:  WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY – August 26\, 2026 – National Today \n 
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/womens-equality-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
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SUMMARY:Blood Cancer Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:September Is Blood Cancer Awareness Month\nWhat do #Leukaemia\, #Lymphoma\, and #Myeloma have in common? They’re all blood cancers. According to the Leukaemia & Lymphoma Society\, more than 1.5 million people today are living with or in remission from blood cancer. \nBlood cancers are a complex group of diseases. Advances in treatment are helping more people live longer after diagnosis. But more than a third of people with blood cancer live fewer than 5 years after diagnosis. \nBut what are the symptoms? Can a test reveal whether you have blood cancer before you even have symptoms? Who’s at risk and what should you discuss with a doctor? \n#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth exists so that more people will learn the answers to these questions. You can help by sharing facts and information online and in your community\, as well as supporting people who are living with blood cancer. \nSource: September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month: Leukemia\, Lymphoma\, Myeloma (healthline.com)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/blood-cancer-awareness-month/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Month,International,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTSTAMP:20260823T091600
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SUMMARY:International Day of Charity
DESCRIPTION:International Day of Charity is an internationally celebrated day on 5th September. It was first introduced by the United Nations. The day 5th September was chosen to commemorate the passing of Mother Teresa. She was known for her dedication to charitable work and gave her life to helping others and overcoming poverty\, suffering and distress. Teaching children about the work of Mother Teresa is one way of recognising the importance of the day. \nThe aim of the International Day of Charity is to raise awareness and give a platform to charity activities around the world for charitable\, individuals and #Volunteer organisations at local\, national and international levels. \nInternational Day of Charity seeks to enhance social responsibility and increase public support of charitable causes. \nThere are so many fun ways to get involved with #InternationalDayOfCharity\, whether that be organising your own event to raise money\, #Volunteering with a good local cause or simply raising awareness for a charitable organisation. It doesn’t matter how much time or money you have to spare since there are lots of different things to do. \nShould you wish to find a #Charity in your area requiring Volunteers\, why not check our website: \naDoddle – Community Mapping – Making it ‘aDoddle’ to Find Help\, Give Help or Connect with Others Locally \n#PeopleHelpingPeople #BetterTogether #NeverMoreNeeded #CharityInUk #MakingADifference #Volunteers #StartWithWhy #FindingPurpose #FindingYourPurpose #MeaningfulWork \nSource:  International Day of Charity – Event Page – Twinkl
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-day-of-charity/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,National,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTSTAMP:20260823T091600
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SUMMARY:International Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Today is #InternationalLiteracyDay\, a day to raise awareness of the importance of literacy not just to an individual\, but to broader communities and societies. \nDespite progress made\, literacy challenges persist with at least 773 million young people and adults lacking basic literacy skills today. The pandemic has further exacerbated challenges faced by non-literate children and adults by disrupting their access to education. \nLiteracy is an important tool to be able to engage with a number of facets of modern society\, so it needs to be made a priority. \nThis year\, International Literacy Day (ILD) marks its 60th anniversary. It was proclaimed by UNESCO in 1966 during the 14th session of the General Conference. Celebrated under the theme “Literacy for people\, the planet and prosperity\,” ILD 2026 provides an opportunity to take stock of progress\, deepen understanding of persistent and emerging challenges\, and shape future literacy agendas in a rapidly changing world. \nDigitalisation has been changing ways in which we learn\, live\, work and socialise\, in both positive and negative ways\, depending on how we engage with it. While digital tools can help expand learning opportunities for marginalised groups\, including 754 million young people and adults who lack basic literacy skills\, this digital shift also risks creating double marginalisation – exclusion not only from traditional literacy learning but also from the benefits of the digital age. Digitalisation also raises other concerns\, including privacy issues\, privacy\, digital surveillance\, reinforced biases\, ethics\, the risk of passive consumption\, and environmental impacts. \nLiteracy is a key for making these transformations inclusive\, relevant and meaningful. Beyond reading and writing on paper\, literacy in the digital era enables people to access\, understand\, evaluate\, create\, communicate and engage with digital content safely and appropriately. Literacy is also central for fostering critical thinking\, discerning credible information and navigating complex information environments.  \n#ILD2026 #ImALifelongLearner #EducationForAll \nSource: UNESCO
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/international-literacy-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
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SUMMARY:World Suicide Prevention Day
DESCRIPTION:World Suicide Prevention Day is hosted on 10th September each year by the International Association for Suicide Prevention and provides the opportunity for people\, across the globe\, to raise awareness of suicide and #SuicidePrevention. \n#Suicide is the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the country\, but suicides among teenage girls and young women have almost doubled in recent years. \nThe  theme for World Suicide Prevention Day\, as set by the International Association for Suicide Prevention is ‘#ChangeTheNarrative \nTheir message is clear – Changing the narrative on suicide aims to inspire individuals\, communities\, organizations\, and governments to engage in open and honest discussions about suicide and suicidal behaviour. By initiating these vital conversations\, we can break down barriers\, raise awareness\, and create better cultures of understanding and support. \nIf you need help with your mental health\, there are hundreds of organisations across the UK dedicated to providing support. Find organisations in your local area on aDoddle. \n#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth #ItsOkayToNotBeOkay #SuicideAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthSupport \n  \nSource; World Suicide Prevention Day – Mental Health UK (mentalhealth-uk.org)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-suicide-prevention-day/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,International,UK,World
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTSTAMP:20260823T091600
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SUMMARY:World Alzheimer's Day
DESCRIPTION:Today is #WorldAlzheimersDay. \nIt’s an international awareness day aimed at reducing the stigma around Alzheimer’s and raising awareness of the disease. \nDid you know that while Alzheimer’s Disease is often associated with ageing\, approximately 1-in-20 people with the disease is under the age of 65? \nGlobally\, dementia is one of the biggest challenges we face\, with nearly 50 million people living with dementia worldwide. To tackle this international dementia challenge\, we need to work together and share best practice with one another. \nWhile Alzheimer’s is a far too common disease among older people\, it is not a normal part of the ageing process\, and any signs of memory loss should be taken seriously. There may be no cure for Alzheimer’s\, but it can be treated to reduce some symptoms. \n#AlzheimersAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #DementiaAwareness \nSource: NHS \n  \nWorld Alzheimer’s Day | Alzheimer’s Society (alzheimers.org.uk)
URL:https://adoddle.org/events-calendar/world-alzheimers-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Awareness Day,National,UK,World
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