Category: Civil Rights, Philanthropy and Human Rights

Liberation Day (KW)(1991): February 26

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Marking the anniversary of the liberation of Kuwait from Iraq by coalition forces: February 26, 1991. This is a national holiday in Kuwait.

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Independence Day (DO)(1844): February 27

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Independence Day marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Dominican Republic from Haitian occupation, February 27, 1844. This is a national holiday in the Dominican Republic.

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NGO, World Non-Government Organization Day...

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An NGO is any organization that it is citizen based, independent from government influence and is not-for-profit. Doctors without Borders is one well known example. An NGO can be large or a small grassroo...

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Peace Memorial Day (TW)(1947): February 28

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On February 27 and 28th, 1947, Taiwanese students rose up against Republic of China's government. A massacre ensued with somewhere between 18,000 and 28,000 killed by the government. This anniversary mar...

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Public Sleeping Day: February 28

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Public Sleeping Day could be cast as a silly holiday that simply makes fun of people who fall asleep in public. Or, this day can be used to focus attention on a very serious problem: homelessness. Since t...

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Orphan Week, World: February 3-10

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World Orphan Week first ran in 2005 and is created by SOS Children's Villages United Kingdom and focuses on raising awareness about abandoned and orphaned children around the world. It is a fundraising a...

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D. Hamilton Jackson Memorial Day, (VI)(191...

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D. Hamilton Jackson was a civil rights advocate and educator in the Danish West Indies. Of African decent, he fought tirelessly for the right to free speech. On September 1, 1915 he achieved his dream wit...

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Independence Day, (AG)(1981): November 1

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Independence Day in Antigua and Barbuda marks the anniversary of November 1, 1981, the official day the islands achieved their independence from Britain. This is a national holiday.

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Native American Heritage Month: November

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Patient Accessibility Week, Ntl.: November...

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Revolution Day, (DZ)(1954): November 1

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Revolution Day in Algeria marks the anniversary of November 1, 1954, the official day the citizens began their revolt against the nation of France. This is a national holiday.

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Election Day, (US): November 2

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Though not a General Election on a Federal level this year, many states will have statewide elections for various positions and ballot measures up for vote. On even years, members of both houses of congre...

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Journalist, Day to End Impunity for Crimes...

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Give Away a Dollar Day: November 3

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Give Away a Dollar Day was founded by Todd Silva to help people appreciation the blessings in their life. To celebrate this occasion, people donate a dollar anonymously.

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Independence Day, (FM)(1980): November 3

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Independence Day in Micronesia marks the anniversary of November 3, 1980, the official day the island achieved its independence from the United States. This is a national holiday.

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Independence Day, (PA)(1903): November 3

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Part of Fiestas Patrias, Independence Day in Panama marks the anniversary of November 3, 1903, the official day the nation declared its independence from Columbia. This is a national holiday.

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National Day, (DM)(1978): November 3

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National Day in Dominica marks the anniversary of November 3, 1978, the official day the island achieved its independence from Britain. This is a national holiday.

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Civil Disobedience, Guy Fawkes Day (UK)(16...

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Day of the First Shout, (SV)(1811): Novemb...

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Day of the First Shout in El Salvador marks the anniversary of November 5, 1811, the official day the first battle for independence was fought in Central America. This is a national holiday.

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Volunteer Managers Day, Intl.: November 5

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