What’s On? Events & Awareness Days You Won’t Want to Miss
Stay up to date with key dates, awareness days, and community events
An annual day of awareness held on the second Thursday of October to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment.
A campaign to raise awareness about baby loss, support bereaved parents, and drive improvements in care and support for those affected by pregnancy and baby loss.
A week dedicated to raising awareness of hate crime, encouraging reporting, and standing in solidarity with victims.
A unified day of action to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care around the world.
A day to raise awareness of homelessness, its causes, and the need for support, encouraging communities to get involved in supporting the homeless in their local area.
World Mental Health Day is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma, observed on October 10th every year.
A UN observance to recognize girls' rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world, promoting their empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.
An annual civil awareness day for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people to celebrate coming out.
A week dedicated to raising awareness of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), correcting misconceptions, and promoting effective treatment.
A UK-wide celebration of fine chocolate, involving events, tastings, and promotions to showcase quality chocolate products.
A week dedicated to promoting the joy of baking, encouraging people to get into the kitchen and bake something to share.
A day dedicated to raising awareness of arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, promoting early diagnosis and treatment.
A week dedicated to raising awareness of dyspraxia (Developmental Coordination Disorder), promoting support, and celebrating the skills of those affected.
A UN observance to raise awareness about the importance of reducing exposure to disasters and managing the risks faced by people and communities globally.
A global awareness day encouraging the proper disposal and recycling of electronic waste.
A global observance to promote conflict resolution, mediation, and arbitration as alternatives to violence and litigation.
A global campaign dedicated to raising awareness of handwashing with soap as a key way to prevent diseases and save lives.
An annual observance encouraging millions of people to wear purple to show support for LGBTQ youth and take a stand against bullying.
A national day encouraging people to wear red and donate to Show Racism the Red Card, an anti-racism education charity.
A day celebrated worldwide to commemorate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, focusing on global food security and tackling hunger.
A UN observance dedicated to raising awareness about the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries, emphasizing the dignity of people living in poverty.
A day in the UK to raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery and encourage government, law enforcement, and businesses to take action.
An annual event to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and well-being.
An annual observance seeking to make respecting and sharing personal pronouns commonplace.
A day dedicated to raising public awareness of stuttering/stammering and advocating for equal rights and opportunities for people who stammer.