On February 14, wear RED with us! Globally, cardiovascular diseases affect 1 out of 3 women, yet women everywhere are: Under-studied Under-diagnosed Under-treated, and Under-aware Heart disease is largely preventable. There is a lot we can all do to help reduce the risk. Events are held online and across the country to serve as a […]
International Women's Day March 8 is International Women's Day. It’s a global day to recognize and celebrate women’s and girls’ social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It’s also a time to raise awareness of the progress made towards achieving gender equality and the work remaining to be done. The beginnings of International Women's Day can […]
World Down Syndrome Day, March 21st On March 21st, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome around the world. This year, Down Syndrome International has chosen the theme With Us, Not For Us. A reminder to the entire community that people with Down […]
What is Purple Day? Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. On March 26th annually, people in countries around the world are invited to wear purple and host events in support of epilepsy awareness. Last year, people in more than 85 countries on all continents participated in Purple […]
https://www.autismspeaks.org/ Our vision is a world in which all people on the spectrum can reach their full potential. Autism Speaks is dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan. Through the years, we’ve worked tirelessly to provide crucial autism research, advocacy, services and support to help people with autism and those […]
International Day of Pink (LGBTQ+) The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, today issued the following statement on the International Day of Pink. “Today on the International Day of Pink, we renew our commitment to standing up against bullying, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and transmisogyny, and speaking out against the harmful […]
World Earth Day Around the world, the right to health of millions is increasingly coming under threat. Diseases and disasters loom large as causes of death and disability. Conflicts are devastating lives, causing death, pain, hunger and psychological distress. The burning of fossil fuels is simultaneously driving the climate crisis and taking away our right to […]
yom hashoah Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) Description and History The internationally recognized date for Holocaust Remembrance Day corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar and it marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. In 2024, Yom HaShoah will be recognized beginning at sunset on the evening of Sunday May 5 – Monday May 6.
Mental Health Week A Call to be Kind We all have the capacity to be compassionate, and we know that doing so can make an enormous difference. This year’s Mental Health Week is centered on the healing power of compassion. In a world plagued by suffering, we emphasize that kindness is equally intrinsic to our humanity. Join us […]
National Child & Youth Mental Health Day National Child & Youth Mental Health Day is about building caring connections between young people and the caring adults in their lives. We know having caring, connected conversations can have a big impact on the mental health of children and youth. “I care about you” is our May […]