The International Day of Commemoration in Memory of Victims of the Holocaust has been celebrated annually on January 27th since 2006. This observance was initiated by a United Nations General Assembly proclamation in November 2005 to honor the anniversary of the liberation of the concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau on January 27th, 1945, by Soviet troops. The […]
As a Harvard-trained historian, Carter G. Woodson, believed that truth could not be denied and that reason would prevail over prejudice. His hopes to raise awareness of African American's contributions to civilization was realized when he and the organization he founded, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), conceived and announced […]
Recognizing the role of women and girls in science, not only as beneficiaries, but also as agents of change. Find out more about what the Women and Girls in Science Assembly are doing at https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-and-girls-in-science-day
Random Acts of Kindness Day began in 2004 in New Zealand as a way to encourage and celebrate kindness and paying it forward. Promoters of the day suggested paying for another person's meal in a drive-thru, letting someone go ahead in line, buying extra at the grocery store and donating it to a food pantry, […]
Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7th, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987 after being […]
In the United States, March is designated as National Greek-American Heritage Month and was established to honor the significant contributions made by people of Greek descent.
In the United States, March is designated as National Irish-American Heritage Month and was established to honor the significant contributions made by people of Irish descent.
March has been recognized as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month since 1987 when President Ronald Reagan issued a public proclamation urging Americans to provide individuals with developmental disabilities “the encouragement and opportunities they need to lead productive lives and to achieve their full potential.”
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. More on how you can participate: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
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 […]