As always, this month is Movember. On average, men die 5 years earlier than women, and this needs to change. One of the reasons for this may be men's tendency to turn a blind eye to unusual symptoms to avoid a visit to the doctor. Don't let complacency stop you from enjoying an otherwise long […]
White Ribbon Day sees the start of 16 Days of Action against domestic and sexual violence. White Ribbon is a campaign led by men, aimed at putting an end to male violence against women. Men across the globe raise awareness and show their support for the campaign by wearing a white ribbon. According to the […]
Today is World Aids Day, this annual event serves as an important reminder that we must remain steadfast in our commitment to prevent new HIV infections and provide essential services to all people living with HIV globally. In 2024, we will commemorate the 36th World AIDS Day with the theme, “Collective Action: Sustain and Accelerate […]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities is celebrated each year on 3rd December. A key objective of the day is to advocate for the importance of inclusion, both in life and the workplace. The theme of this year's event is '"Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future." The theme […]
Today is International Volunteer Day - A day to promote volunteerism, encourage more people to consider volunteering, and encourage governments to support volunteering efforts. Volunteers are the glue that holds together many charitable organisations. Without their efforts, many charities would struggle to make the vital impact that helps so many people to live their lives […]
Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The formal inception of Human Rights Day dates from 1950, after the Assembly passed resolution 423 (V) inviting all States and interested organizations […]
International Animal Rights Day is celebrated on December 10th every year globally, for the rights and welfare of animals. The day seeks people to address the rights of animals, both domestic and wild. The day is celebrated to pay tribute to and advocate animal rights. On this day, animal lovers can encourage their friends, family, […]
As we observe International Migrants Day on December 18th, we reflect upon the challenges and difficulties faced by over 272 million migrants courageously building new lives in every corner of the world. The reality of migration is more than just starting over. Migrants travel in search of security and opportunities that will allow them to […]
Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, but also a time when many people feel lonely and isolated. Loneliness can affect anyone, at any age, and it can have a serious impact on our health and wellbeing. According to the Office for National Statistics, almost one in 14 people aged 16 or over in Great […]
"Families come in all shapes and sizes" This may be a day that is normally celebrated in the USA, however family is important and can come in all shapes and sizes. Family is not always people related by birth, it can be friends, foster parents and guardians, and more ... One Day of Peace and […]
World Braille Day is an international day of awareness to highlight the importance of Braille as a means of communication for blind and visually impaired people. The date, 4 January, is significant as it also marks Louis Braille's birthday in 1809. Louis first presented his tactile system of reading and writing in 1824 when he […]
