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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
30 July every year: Raising awareness of human trafficking victims and the protection of their rights
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
9 August every year: Celebrating the lives of indigenous populations, and drawing attention to the discrimination and loss of rights they often face.
International Youth Day
12 August every year: Celebrating the experiences and voices of young people.
World Humanitarian Day
19 August every year: Recognizing and appreciating humanitarian workers worldwide.
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
23 August every year: A day of remembrance for those who suffered as slaves.
International Day Against Nuclear Tests
29 August every year: Raising awareness about the effects of global nuclear weapon tests.
International Day of the Disappeared
30 August every year: Drawing attention to those who have been imprisoned without their friends or relatives knowing where or why.
Eid-ul-Adha
Start of four-day Muslim festival of sacrifice.
International Literacy Day
8 September every year: Reminding us of the global importance of literacy.
World First Aid Day
Second Saturday in September every year: Raising awareness of how first aid can save lives.
