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Category: Civil Rights, Philanthropy and Human Rights
Events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions celebrating or highlighting civil rights, philanthropy, and human rights.
The civil rights category includes events relating to philanthropy and human rights.
Civil Rights Events
Harvey Milk Day (1930): May 22
Daily
Harvey Milk was an American politician and gay rights activist and the first openly gay elected official in the United States. Born on May 22, 1930, in Woodmere, New York, Milk spent much of his early lif...
January
Homophobia and Transphobia, Intl. Day Agai...
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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia is not one centralized campaign but a multi-level and location extravaganza. May 17 commemorates the World Health Organization’s decision...
January
Independence Day (ER)(1991/1994): May 24
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Eritrea's National Day, also known as Independence Day, is celebrated annually on May 24th. This public holiday commemorates Eritrea's declaration of independence from Ethiopia on May 24, 1991, after a lo...
January
Independence Day (GE)(1919): May 26
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When people ask me which country I've visited that surprised me, my answer is the Black Sea nation of Georgia and the city of Batumi (pictured above). Beautiful, eclectic, and as yet uncorrupted by chain...
January
Independence Day (JO)(1946): May 25
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Jordan's National Day, also known as Independence Day, is celebrated annually on May 25th. This public holiday commemorates Jordan's declaration of independence from British rule on May 25, 1946. The even...
January
Independence Day (TL)(2002): May 20
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Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, celebrates its National Day on November 28th, also known as Proclamation of Independence Day or Restoration of Independence Day. This public holiday commemorates the...
January
Keffiyeh Day, World : May 11
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ABOUT WORLD KEFFIYEH DAY World Keffiyeh Day (May 11) and Nakba Day (May 15) demonstrate solidarity with the Palestinian cause and struggle. WHAT IS A KEFFIYEH? A keffiyeh (also known as a kufiya, shem...
January
Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Driv...
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The Food Drive is held each year on the second Saturday in May. “With kids out of school and the departure of our winter guests, our food needs increase greatly during the summer months. Without school-...
January
Lindy Hop Day (Jitterbug), World (1914): M...
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World Lindy Hop Day occurs annually on the birthday of Frankie Manning. Frankie Manning was a pivotal figure in developing and popularizing the Lindy Hop. Born May 26, 1914, in Jacksonville, Florida, and...
January
Living Together in Peace, Day of: May 16
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WE CAN ALL GET ALONG: THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF LIVING TOGETHER IN PEACE The International Day of Living Together in Peace, a global initiative that originated with the United Nations General Assembly in...
January
Living Together in Peace, International Da...
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"Living together in peace" signifies acknowledging and respecting differences, while maintaining a united and harmonious coexistence. The United Nations General Assembly, recognizing the importance of thi...
January
Missing and Exploited Children's Day, Intl...
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International Missing & Exploited Children's Day began in 1979. President Ronald Reagan made it an official US observance in 1983. Supported by various organizations, including the National Center for Mi...
January
Nakba Day (PS/IL)(1948): May 15
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Al Nakba, or The Catastrophe in English, is the Palestinian parallel to the Trail of Tears (1838-39) in America. The Trail of Tears represented the rounding up and forced ethnic cleansing of Native Americ...
January
National Day (AZ)(1918): May 28
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Azerbaijan's National Day, also known as Republic Day, is celebrated annually on May 28th. This public holiday commemorates the establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR) on May 28, 1918. T...
January
Peacekeepers' Day, International United Na...
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International United Nations Peacekeepers Day acknowledges the vital role of peacekeepers in the many hotspots around the globe. If war is the most horrible human invention, and it is, then peacekeepers a...
January
Press Freedom Day, World: May 3
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The UN General Assembly proclaimed World Press Freedom Day in December 1993 after a recommendation of UNESCO's General Conference. It celebrates the freedom of the press in the civilized world, aims to...
January
Puppy Mill Action Week: May 5-11
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There is a difference between a commercial breeder, which follows humane laws and treats animals respectfully in a clean and healthy environment, and puppy mills. Puppy mills are unregulated and warehouse...
January
REACT Month: May
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Radio Emergency Associated Communication Teams (REACT) Month highlights the public service volunteers who monitor two-way emergency radio communications from motorists, boaters, hikers, and others in dist...
January
Reconciliation Week (AU)(1967): May 27 - J...
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National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements and explore how each of us can contribute to reconciliation in Australia....
January
Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, World (182...
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World Red Cross, Red Crescent Day honors the birthday of Henry Dunant, May 8, 1828, in Geneva, Switzerland. He founded the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1863 and was the first recipient of t...
January
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