Category: Safety and Security

Tsunami Awareness Day, World: November 5

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Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, Intl.: N...

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International Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is initiated by The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and observed in many nations through the Humane Society International. This awareness campai...

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Check Your Batteries Day (US/CA): November...

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Check Your Batteries Day occurs twice a year and coincides with time changes, when we spring forward for spring and fall back to standard time in the fall. FEMA choose this day as the logical opportunity...

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Drowsy Driving Prevention Week: November 7...

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Drowsy Driving Prevention Week is declared by the National Sleep Foundation and aims to reduce the number of car accidents due to fatigue and drowsy driving. Multiple resources are available to the publ...

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Block It Out Day, Ntl.: November 14

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Set aside the social media, avoid toxic people and take a day off from hate and bullying during National Block It Out Day. Whether it is due to sexual orientation, sex, handicap, weight, race, religion, o...

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Fraud Prevention Week, Intl: November 14-2...

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Bullying, Anti-bullying Week, Ntl. (UK): N...

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Anti-bullying week is a United Kingdom school-based awareness campaign designed to assist schools in their approach to bullying including: 1) Ensuring pupils know what to do if they are being bullied,...

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Bullying, Odd Socks Day (UK): November 15

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Odd Socks Day in the United Kingdom (mismatched socks in American) is a fun day for children to show their support for ending bullying by wearing socks that don't match for the day. Odd Socks Day falls on...

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Clean Your Refrigerator Day: November 15

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Road Safety Week (UK): November 15-21

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Road Safety Week is coordinated by Brake, the road safety charity. This events encourages people to get involved through their schools, colleges, employers, community groups, authorities and emergency ser...

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Safety Razor Day (1904): November 15

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Unfriend Day, Ntl.: November 17

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One of the best ways to protect yourself from fake news and manipulation is to go through your 'Friends' list on your social media accounts. Social media posts can cost you your job, lose real relationshi...

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Toilet Day, World (2001): November 19

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The World Toilet Organization was founded November 19, 2001 and the inaugural World Toilet Summit, the first global summit of its kind, was held. The need for an international day to draw global attention...

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Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (CA...

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Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week occurs in November in Canada each year. Bullying is defined as a form of repeated, persistent and aggressive behavior directed at another that is intended to cause...

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Road Traffic Victims Memorial Day, World:...

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World Road Traffic Victims Memorial Day is held the third Sunday of November. This day pays honor to the victims and surviving families of road accidents the world over. It is also seen as an opportunity...

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Skin Cancer Action Week (AU): November 21-...

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Summer approaches, which means more time in the sun. National Skin Cancer Action Week in Australia is a joint initiative of Cancer Council Australia and the Australasian College of Dermatologists. It's pr...

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Violence Against Women, International Day...

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Consumer Week, National (UK): November 29...

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National Consumer Week seeks to raise awareness amongst UK consumers of their rights and protections under the law. Throughout the year the various entities involved in promoting this week tirelessly wo...

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Computer Security Day, Intl.: November 30

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International Computer Security Day began in 1988 as an awareness campaign focusing on computer-related security issues. This annual event is observed worldwide and is designed to raise awareness and to...

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Children's Eye Health & Safety Month: Augu...

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Each August Prevent Blindness America turns its focus to children's eye health and safety. Adults and children alike can easily protect their eyes by wearing the proper sunglasses and a brimmed hat. Chil...

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