Calendar
March 2021
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March
Gratitude
2021
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World Wildlife Day
Taking place on 3rd March each year.
Celebrating wildlife and reminding us of the need to protect it
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World Book Day
Taking place on the first Thursday of March every year.
Celebrating books and reading.
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International Women's Day
Taking place on 8th March every year
Celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.
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Commonwealth Day
Taking place on the second Monday in March every year.
Celebrating Commonwealth links.
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International School Meals Day
Taking place on the second Thursday in March every year.
Celebrating food and promoting healthy eating at school.
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British Science Week
Taking place on the second Friday in March.
A10-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths.
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International Day of Happiness
Taking place on 20th March every year.
Recognising the pursuit of happiness as a fundamental human goal.
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World Poetry Day
Taking place on 21st March every year.
Celebrating poetry and the power of language.
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International Day of Forests
Taking place on 21st March every year.
Celebrating all types of forest worldwide.
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World Water Day
Taking place on 22nd March every year.
Focusing on the importance of freshwater and the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
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World Meteorological Day
Taking place on 23rd March every year.
Celebrating the creation of the World Meteorological Organization on 23 March 1950.
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World TB Day
Taking place on 24th March every year.
Raising awareness that tuberculosis (TB) remains an epidemic in much of the world.

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April 2021
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April
Working Together
2021
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International Children's Book Day
Taking place on 2nd April every year.
Celebrating children's books and inspiring a love of reading.
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Easter
Christian festival celebrating Christ's resurrection.
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International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
Taking place on 4th April every year.
Raising awareness of the threat caused by landmines.
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World Health Day
Taking place on 7th April every year.
Raising awareness of different threats to our health.
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International Day for Street Children
Taking place on 12th April every year.
Giving a voice to street children so their rights cannot be ignored.
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Vaisakhi
Taking place on 13th or 14th April every year.
Sikh new year festival commemorating an important act in the establishment of the Sikh religion.
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International Day for Monuments and Sites
Taking place on 18th April every year.
Celebrating the world's built cultural heritage.
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International Mother Earth Day
Taking place on 22nd April every year.
Raising awareness of the challenges to the well-being of our planet and the life it supports.
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World Book and Copyright Day
Taking place on 23rd April every year.
Promoting reading, publishing and the protection of intellectual property through copyright.
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World Malaria Day
Taking place on 25th April every year.
Raising awareness of malaria as a curable and preventable disease.
May 2021
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May
Open-Minded
2021
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World Press Freedom Day
Taking place on 3rd May every year.
Celebrating the principles of press freedom.
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World Red Cross & Red Crescent Day
Taking place on 8th May every year.
Celebrating the birthday of the founder of the Red Cross.
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World Migratory Bird Day
Taking place on the closest weekend to 10 May each year.
Highlighting the need to protect migratory birds and their habitats.
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World Fair Trade Day
Taking place on the second Saturday in May every year.
Connecting fair trade producers and customers around the world.
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Europe Day
Taking place on 9th May every year.
Celebrating the creation of the European Union.
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Eid-ul-Fitr
Day celebrated by Muslims to mark the end of Ramadan.
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International Conscientious Objector Day
Taking place on 15th May every year.
Raising awareness of those who refuse to participate in armed conflict.
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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia
Taking place on 17th May every year
Campaigning for a prejudice-free world.
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International Day for Biological Diversity
Taking place on 22nd May every year.
Increasing understanding and awareness of the world's biodiversity.
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Africa Day
Taking place on 25th May every year.
Celebrating African unity.
June 2021
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June
Courage
2021
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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month
Taking place in the month of June every year.
Raising awareness of these communities in the UK.
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World Environment Day
Taking place on 5th June every year.
Raising awareness of the need to preserve and enhance the environment.
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World Oceans Day
Taking place on 8th June every year.
Celebrating the ocean and our personal connection to the sea.
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World Day Against Child Labour
Taking place on 12th June every year.
Highlighting the plight of children across the world who are forced to work.
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International Day of the African Child
Taking place on 16th June every year.
Commemorating children killed protesting in Soweto in 1976.
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Taking place on 17th June every year.
Raising awareness of desertification as a global issue.
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World Refugee Day
Taking place on 20th June every year.
Marking the international Convention relating to the Status of Refugees.
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Refugee Week
Taking place on the week of World Refugee Day (20th June).
A week celebrating the contribution of refugees.
July 2021
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July
Curious
2021
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International Day of Co-operatives
Taking place on the first Saturday of July every year.
Highlighting the contribution made by co-operatives across the world.
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World Population Day
Taking place on 11th July every year.
A time to reflect on population trends and related issues.
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Nelson Mandela International Day
Taking place on 18th July every year.
On the great man's birthday, a chance to do things to make the world a better place.
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Eid-ul-Adha
Start of four-day Muslim festival of sacrifice.
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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Taking place on 30th July every year
Raising awareness of human trafficking victims and the protection of their rights
August 2021
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August
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2021
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International Day of the World's Indigenous People
Taking place on 9th August every year.
Celebrating the lives of indigenous populations, and drawing attention to the discrimination and loss of rights they often face.
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World Humanitarian Day
Taking place on 19th August every year.
Recognizing and appreciating humanitarian workers worldwide.
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International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
Taking place on 23rd August every year.
A day of remembrance for those who suffered as slaves.
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International Day Against Nuclear Tests
Taking place on 29th August every year.
Raising awareness about the effects of global nuclear weapon tests.
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International Day of the Disappeared
Taking place on 30th August every year.
Drawing attention to those who have been imprisoned without their friends or relatives knowing where or why.
September 2021
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September
Imagination
2021
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Rosh Hashanah
Two-day Jewish New Year festival.
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International Literacy Day
Taking place on 8th September every year.
Reminding us of the global importance of literacy.
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World First Aid Day
Taking place on the second Saturday in September every year.
Raising awareness of how first aid can save lives.
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Yom Kippur
Day of Atonement - the most solemn and holy day in the Jewish calendar.
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International Day of Democracy
Taking place on 15th September every year.
Encouraging the world's governments to strengthen democracy.
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Ozone Day
Taking place on 16th September every year.
Remembering the Montreal Protocol to protect the ozone layer.
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International Day of Peace
Taking place on 21st September every year.
Calling on all nations to observe a day of global ceasefire and non violence.
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European Day of Languages
Taking place on 26th September every year.
A day to celebrate languages and language learning.
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World Tourism Day
Taking place on 27th September every year.
Raising awareness of the importance of tourism and its impacts worldwide.
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World Maritime Day
Taking place during the last week in September every year.
Focussing on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and the marine environment.
October 2021
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October
Equality
2021
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International Day of Older Persons
Taking place on 1st October every year.
Raising awareness of the impact of an ageing population and the need to ensure people can grow old with dignity.
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Black History Month
Taking place during the month of October every year.
Celebrating black history and the contributions of black people worldwide.
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International Day of Non-Violence
Taking place on 2nd October every year.
Sharing the message of non-violence through education and public awareness.
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World Habitat Day
Taking place on the first Monday in October every year.
Reflecting on the state of human settlements and the basic right to shelter.
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World Animal Day
Taking place on 4th October every year.
Celebrating our relationship with the animal kingdom.
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World Space Week
Taking place on 4-10th October every year.
Celebrating science & technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition.
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World Teachers' Day
Taking place on 5th October every year.
Celebrating teachers worldwide.
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World Post Day
Taking place on 9th October every year.
Celebrating the role of the postal sector in our everyday lives.
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International Day of the Girl Child
Taking place on 11th October every year.
Promoting girls' rights, highlighting gender inequalities and addressing discrimination and abuse suffered by girls around the globe.
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International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
Taking place on 13th October every year.
Promoting a global culture of disaster reduction and preparedness.
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Navaratri
Start of nine-day Hindu festival symbolising the triumph of good over evil.
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World Sight Day
Taking place on the second Thursday in October every year.
Raising awareness about the problems, prevention and treatment of blindness.
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International Day of Rural Women
Taking place on 15th October every year.
Recognising the role of women in improving rural development and food security.
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World Food Day
Taking place on 16th October every year.
Raising awareness of food security and strengthening solidarity in the struggle against hunger.
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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Taking place on 17th October every year.
Raising awareness of the need to eradicate poverty.
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Anti-Slavery Day
Taking place on 18th October every year.
Raising awareness of modern-day slavery and human trafficking.
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United Nations Day
Taking place on 24th October every year.
Celebrating the birth of the United Nations.
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One World Week
Begins on the Sunday of the week of 24th October (UN Day) every year.
A week of awareness and action on issues such as injustice, the environment and poverty.
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World Cities Day
Taking place on 31st October every year.
Addressing challenges in urbanisation and moving towards sustainable urban development.
November 2021
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November
Sustainability
2021
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Diwali
Hindu festival of lights; also celebrated by Jains and Sikhs.
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Global Entrepreneurship Week
Taking place on the week of the second Monday in November.
A celebration of enterprise and entrepreneurial people.
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World Science Day for Peace and Development
Taking place on 10th November every year.
Strengthening public awareness on the role of science for peaceful and sustainable societies.
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Remembrance Day
Taking place on 11 November every year.
Commemorating the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war.
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Inter Faith Week
Second week in November: Aims to strengthen inter-faith relations and increase understanding.
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International Day for Tolerance
Taking place on 16th November every year.
Encouraging respect, dialogue and cooperation among different cultures, civilizations and peoples.
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World Toilet Day
Taking place on 19th November every year.
Raising awareness of sanitation issues.
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World Children's Day
Taking place on 20th November every year.
Promoting children's welfare and children's rights.
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Taking place on 25th November every year.
Raising awareness and campaigning to end violence against women.
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Remembrance Day for Lost Species
Taking place on 30th November every year.
A chance to explore the stories of extinct and critically endangered species, cultures, lifeways, and ecological communities.
December 2021
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December
Connection
2021
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World AIDS Day
Taking place on 1st December every year.
Raising awareness of HIV/AIDS and its treatment and prevention.
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Antarctica Day
Taking place on 1st December every year.
Celebrating Antarctica and the day when the Antarctic Treaty was signed in 1959.
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Taking place on 3rd December every year.
Raising awareness of disability rights and issues.
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World Soil Day
Taking place on 5th December every year.
Highlighting the importance of soil and the need to use it sustainably.
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International Volunteer Day
Taking place on 5th December every year.
Celebrating the contribution and achievements of volunteers.
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Human Rights Day
Taking place on 10th December every year.
Celebrating the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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International Mountain Day
Taking place on 11th December every year.
Raising awareness about the importance of mountains to life.
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International Human Solidarity Day
Taking place on 20th December every year.
Developing a culture of solidarity and a spirit of sharing in order to achieve social justice and combat poverty.
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Christmas Day
Taking place on 25th December every year.
Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
January 2022
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January
Hope
2022
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World Braille Day
Taking place on 4th January every year.
Celebrating the birthday of Louis Braille.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Taking place on the third Monday of January every year.
Remembering the celebrated Civil Rights campaigner.
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International Day of Education
Taking place on 24th January every year.
In celebration of the role of education for peace and development.
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Holocaust Memorial Day
Taking place on 27th January every year.
Learn lessons from the Holocaust and subsequent genocides to create a safer, better future.
February 2022
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February
Kindness
2022
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LGBT History Month
Taking place in February every year.
Celebrating the lives and achievements of the LGBT community.
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World Wetlands Day
Taking place on 2nd February every year.
Raising public awareness of the values and benefits of wetlands.
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World Interfaith Harmony Week
Taking place on the first week of February every year.
Spreading harmony and tolerance among followers of the three monotheistic faiths and all the world's religions.
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Red Hand Day for Child Soldiers
Taking place on 12th February every year.
Raising awareness of the plight of children forced to serve as soldiers.
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International Mother Language Day
Taking place on 21st February every year.
Promoting linguistic and cultural diversity.
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Fairtrade Fortnight
Taking place on the last week in February and first week in March.
Promoting the principles and products of fair trade.