Events & Awareness Days
What’s On: Events & Awareness Days You Won’t Want to Miss
Stay up to date with key dates, awareness days, and community events to engage with and celebrate what matters, all year round.
A campaign to celebrate the benefits of relationships between different generations and promote intergenerational practice.
A week dedicated to raising awareness of the work of guide dogs and promoting acceptance and access rights for guide dog users.
A day dedicated to celebrating lesbians, raising awareness of the challenges they face, and promoting their visibility.
A week promoting visibility, celebration, and awareness of the lesbian community.
A day commemorating the birthday of Charles Richter, inventor of the Richter scale for measuring earthquake magnitude.
An annual major international marathon held in London, famous for its fundraising and competitive running.
A day established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to raise awareness of the role of intellectual property in encouraging innovation and creativity.
A day to remember workers killed, disabled, injured, or made unwell by their work, promoting the right to a safe working environment.
A day to remember workers killed or injured on the job, promoting the right to a safe workplace (synonymous with International Workers' Memorial Day).
A global day dedicated to reducing food waste, educating people on responsible consumption and disposal.
An ILO observance to promote the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally, raising awareness to create a culture of safety and health.
A global celebration of dance, promoting the art form's universal appeal and commemorating the birthday of Jean-Georges Noverre.
An entire month dedicated to raising awareness of coeliac disease, promoting diagnosis, and advocating for support for those living gluten-free.
A month dedicated to promoting the positive aspects of deafness, raising awareness of the D/deaf community, and advocating for inclusive communication.
A month promoting diversity and inclusion in workplaces and societies throughout the European Union.
Also known as May Day, a commemoration of the historic struggles and gains made by workers and the labour movement.
A campaign by the Stroke Association to raise awareness of stroke, its prevention, and the support available for survivors.
A month dedicated to increasing awareness of local history and promoting activities that explore community heritage.
A month dedicated to raising awareness of air quality issues and encouraging action to reduce pollution and protect public health.
A month dedicated to celebrating storytelling and promoting a love of reading and narratives.
A campaign encouraging everyone to walk more, highlighting the physical and mental health benefits of walking.
A month encouraging people to avoid shaving or waxing to raise money and awareness for ovarian and other women's cancers.
An annual week to raise awareness of the benefits of composting at home and locally, promoting organic waste diversion from landfill.
A global initiative to promote composting and its benefits for soil health and waste reduction.
A worldwide celebration of LGBTQ+ parents and their children, promoting legal and social equality for all families.