Category: Safety and Security

Violent Extremism Prevention Day, Intl. Fe...

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Violent extremism poses a significant threat to peace, security, human rights, and sustainable development, impacting countries and regions worldwide. While it lacks a clear definition, recent years have...

January

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Umbrella Day: February 10

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Parasols, sunshades, umbrellas, brolly, parapluie, rainshade, gamp, Bumbershoot, or umbrolly, however, you refer, today is Umbrella Day. Umbrellas have protected people from the wind, sun, snow, and rain...

January

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Skip the Straw Day: February 28

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Most of the world was horrified by the picture of the turtle with a plastic straw jammed up its nose. Single-use straws continue to add to the abundance of plastic waste worldwide. The students of White...

January

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Black Saturday (2009): February 7 

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Black Saturday is a series of devastating bushfires that swept through Victoria, Australia, on February 7, 2009. The day is considered one of the darkest moments in Australia's history due to the extensiv...

January

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Red Hand Day, Intl. (2002): February 12

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International Red Hand Day, observed annually on February 12, is a significant global event to raise awareness about child soldiers' plight. This day advocates against the recruitment and use of children...

January

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Total Defense Day (SG)(1942): February 15

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Total Defense Day, observed annually on February 15 in Singapore, marks a pivotal moment in the nation's history. This day commemorates the fall of Singapore to Japanese forces during World War II in 1942...

January

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Whistleblower Reward Day, Ntl.: February 2...

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Whistleblower Reward Day honors and acknowledges the courage and contribution of whistleblowers in various sectors who risk their careers and personal lives to expose wrongdoing and corruption. Whistlebl...

January

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Bath Safety Month, Ntl.: January

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A soothing warm shower is one of the best parts of the day, but it can also be dangerous if homeowners aren't careful. Slippery floors in and around the shower stall can cause falls and injuries. Two-thir...

January

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Crime Stoppers Month (CA): January

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Canadian Crime Stoppers Month honors Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers is a civilian, non-profit, charitable organization that forges alliances between community activists, the police department, and the med...

January

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Data Privacy and Protection Day (US/EU)(1...

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Data Privacy & Protection Day aims to raise awareness and promote healthy privacy and protection practices. Sponsored by several organizations throughout the country, Data Privacy and Protection Day is an...

January

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European Year of Digital Citizenship Educa...

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<h1>EUROPEAN UNION'S YEAR OF DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION:</h1><h2>FOSTERING RESPONSIBLE ONLINE ENGAGEMENT</h2><span><br>The European Union has declared 2025 the European Year of Digital Citizenship Educ...

January

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Falling Ice Safety Day: January 12

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Glaciers' Preservation, International Year...

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<h2>2025, THE UNITED NATIONS' </h2><h1>INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF GLACIERS' PRESERVATION</h1><span><br>In response to the alarming rate at which glaciers are melting globally, the United Nations declared 2025...

January

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Hat Day, Ntl.: January 15

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National Hat Day is celebrated every year and is an opportunity to wear whatever you like on your head, the more outrageous, the better. National Hat Day is an unofficial event with no sponsor.

January

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Home Office Safety and Security Week: Jan...

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Home Office Safety & Security Week occurs each year and focuses on people who work out of their homes. Many precautions taken in corporations or workplaces to safeguard employees (and the company's bottom...

January

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Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention...

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January

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Human Trafficking, Wear Blue Day: January...

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January

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Law Enforcement Officers Appreciation Day,...

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January

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Pet Travel Safety Day, Ntl.: January 2

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National Pet Travel Safety Day might sound like a redundant holiday, but it addresses a serious issue. Unfortunately, statistics show that for too many pet owners, including most of those who believe the...

January

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Point in Time Count: January 21-31

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The Point-in-Time (PIT) is an annual count of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing homelessness during the last ten days of January in the United States. HUD requires that Continuums of Care cond...

January

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