Feast of Saint Patrick, a cultural and religious celebration held around the world. The day observes the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green. https://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), March 21st, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD, the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. To learn more, […]
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960. In 1979, the General Assembly adopted a programme of activities to be undertaken during the second half of the Decade […]
National Deaf History Month is celebrated from March 13th through April 15th to commemorate the achievements of people who are deaf and hard of hearing. The time frame is spread across March and April in recognition of three turning points in deaf education history dating back to the early 1800s. On April 15th, 1817, America’s first […]
An estimated 3.7 million Americans have Arab roots, according to the Arab American Institute, with ancestries traced to 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Palestine, Morocco, Iraq, Jordan, Yemen, Bahrain, Tunisia, Algeria, Sudan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and others. Arab-American Heritage month celebrates the rich and diverse […]
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is an annual campaign to raise awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. For more resources, please visit https://www.rainn.org/resources
Throughout its history, the United Nations family has celebrated diversity and promoted the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, including learning differences and developmental disabilities. In 2008, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities entered into force, reaffirming the fundamental principle of universal human rights for all. Its purpose is to promote, […]
April 7th each year celebrates World Health Day. April 7th marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948. Each year the Day is used to draw attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. For more info, visit https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day
The National Day of Silence is celebrated in April. This is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies all around the country—and the world—take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools. For more info, visit https://www.glsen.org/day-of-silence
First held on April 22nd, 1970, Earth Day is an annual event to show support for environmental protection efforts. Earth Day is observed internationally in more than 192 countries. Explore conservation tips at https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/celebrations/article/earth-day and https://www.earthday.org/
Recognizes the impact of mental illness on families and communities, while also raising awareness for those living with mental and behavioral issues. Mental Health Awareness Month began in the United States in 1949 and was started by the Mental Health America (MHA) organization (then known as the National Association for Mental Health). Each year in […]
On April 20th, 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed that May would be Jewish American Heritage Month. The announcement was the crowning achievement in an effort by the Jewish Museum of Florida and South Florida Jewish community leaders that resulted in resolutions introduced by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida and Sen. Arlen Specter of […]