Today, the 21st February, is International Mother Language Day, and was founded in 2000. It is observed every February to celebrate language and encourage the learning of multiple languages and the maintenance of mother languages, especially those that are endangered. This year’s International Mother Language Day highlights the role of young people in shaping the […]
The 23rd February marks the start of Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The week was established to raise awareness of eating disorders and to campaign for the improvement of the treatment in this field. A large part of the campaign is calling for all UK medical schools to introduce proper training on eating disorders, this type […]
Today, 27th February, is Stand Up to Bullying Day, launched in 2016 with the support of HRH The Duke of Cambridge. The day seeks to bring the nation together to take a collective stand against all forms of bullying, whether in school, the workplace, online or elsewhere. Bullying can have lasting effects on a person’s […]
RARE DISEASE DAY IS TAKING PLACE ON 28th FEBRUARY 2026 Did you know that there are 3.5 million people in the UK living with a rare condition? And that 1 in 17 people will be affected by a rare condition at some point in their lives? Rare Disease Day is a globally coordinated movement dedicated […]
National Endometriosis Awareness Month is observed from 1st March each year. It helps to raise awareness about this condition that can be hidden and often unrecognised. #Endometriosis is a disease that affects women when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows on the outer part of the uterus instead of inside it. Symptoms […]
The National Women’s History Month’s theme for 2026 celebrates Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future. It 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 […]
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. The Aims of International Wheelchair Day To […]
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. This year, WHD highlights the theme “From communities to classrooms: hearing care for all children.” The campaign focuses on two imperatives: Preventing avoidable childhood […]
