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Category: Civil Rights, Philanthropy and Human Rights


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Independence Week, (BR)(1822): September 1...

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Brazil’s history is similar to the United States in that it is a former colony built primarily through slavery. Unlike the United States, it did not require a civil war to free the slaves. Like the United...

January

National Month (CL)(1810): September

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National Month in Chile is a national observance. On September 18, 1810, Chile formed its first federal government, independent from Spain. It would take another eight years to win against the monarchists...

January

Odd Fellows Friendship Month: September 

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ODD FELLOWS FRIENDSHIP MONTH: CELEBRATING COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION Odd Fellows Friendship Month is an initiative to foster community spirit and encourage new friendships. The Odd Fellows, one of the larg...

January

Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Ntl.: Septemb...

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National Poll Worker Recruitment Day is a national awareness day established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to encourage people to help America vote by serving as poll workers. By encouragin...

January

Speak Out Month, World: September

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Are you afraid of public speaking? A lot of people are, so you're not alone. World Speak Out Month encourages you to get out there and hear your views. Join a group like Toastmasters. Take an acting or vo...

January

Zero Waste Week (UK): September 1-7

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Zero Waste Week falls on the first Monday of September and is celebrated for one week. This event raises awareness of the impact of landfill on the environment and ways to reduce landfills. Although newsl...

January

Independence Day Holiday, (VN)(1945): Sept...

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Independence Day in Viet Nam marks the anniversary of September 2, 1945, the official day of independence from France. Independence Day is a national holiday.

January

Independence Day, (QA)(1971): September 3

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Independence Day in Qatar marks the anniversary of September 3, 1971, the official day Qatar became an independent nation. Independence Day is a national holiday held annually on the first Monday of Augus...

January

Charity, Intl. Day of (1997): September 5

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Annually on the anniversary of the death of Mother Theresa (September 5, 1997), the United Nation's International Day of Charity focuses on giving back to the community via time, money, or expertise. Char...

January

Black Pound Day (UK): September 6

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Born in 2020 in the wake of the Black Lives Matter global protest, Black Pound Day in the United Kingdom is a monthly event occurring on the first Saturday of each month. The purpose is to ask consumers t...

January

Independence Day, Somhlolo Day (SZ)(1968):...

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Independence Day in Swaziland marks the anniversary of September 6, 1968, the official day the nation gained independence from Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday called Somhlolo Day in hono...

January

Clean Air for Blue Skies, Intl. Day of: Se...

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The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies emphasizes the collective responsibility and action required to address air pollution. This pollution, a significant environmental risk to human health, c...

January

Independence Day, (BR)(1822): September 7

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Brazil’s history is similar to the United States in that it is a former colony built primarily through slavery. Unlike the United States, it did not require a civil war to free the slaves. Like the United...

January

Police Cooperation, Intl. Day of: Septembe...

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The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution A/RES/77/241 dated 10 January 2023, has designated 7th September as the International Day of Police Cooperation, starting in 2023. The Assembly reaff...

January

Fairtrade Fortnight(UK): September 8-21 (e...

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Fairtrade Fortnight is when campaigners, businesses, schools, and places of worship show their support for the farmers and workers who grow the United Kingdom's food in developing countries. From breakfa...

January

Independence Day, (MK)(1991): September 8

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Independence Day in Macedonia marks the anniversary of September 8, 1991, the day the nation gained its independence from the Yugoslav Union. Independence Day is a national holiday.

January

Our Lady of Meritxell Day, (AD)(1278): Sep...

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National Day in Andorra marks the anniversary of September 8, 1278, the official day the Pareatges (constitutional powers document) was signed. Also called Our Lady of Meritxell Day, National Day is a nat...

January

Remember a Charity in Your Will Week (UK):...

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Remember a Charity in Your Will Week falls during the second week of September. Sponsored by more than 200 charities in the United Kingdom, this event aims to educate people about charitable organizations...

January

Independence Day, (TJ)(1991): September 9

Daily

Independence Day in Tajikistan marks the anniversary of September 9, 1991, when the nation gained independence from the Soviet Union. Independence Day is a national holiday.

January

Irish Potato Famine Begins, (IE)(1845): Se...

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What would become known as the Great Irish Famine was first reported on this day, September 9, 1845, in the Dublin Evening Post. A fungus destroyed over 30% of the potato crop in Ireland in the first ye...

January
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