Category: Women

Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness W...

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Sexual and Reproductive Health Week in Canada is an opportunity to raise awareness of health issues related to sexuality and to educate yourself and others on how to reduce the spread of sexually transmit...

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Singles Awareness Day: February 15

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In response to the massive push by retailers for us to buy all of their candy, flowers, and greeting cards on February 14 for Valentine's Day, February 15 is Singles Awareness Day! It is OKAY to be sing...

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Wear Red Day for Heart Disease, Ntl.: Febr...

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Created by the National Institute of Health in 2002, National Wear Red Day occurs on the first Friday of February. Women wear the color red to raise awareness and remind the dangers of heart disease and w...

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Women and Girls in Science, Intl. Day of:...

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Celebrating the contributions of women and girls to the sciences, the UN's International Day for Women and Girls in Science highlights gender bias in the sciences (less than 30 percent of professionals wo...

January

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Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital M...

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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, also referred to as FGM/C Day, marks the anniversary of Nigeria's First Lady Stella Obasanjo's declaration on "Zero Tolerance to FGM" in...

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One Billion Rising, Global Dance: February...

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The One Billion Rising for Justice campaign is rapidly building upon the energy and momentum created in early 2013 when one billion activists in 207 countries came together to strike, dance, and rise to e...

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Satisfied Singles Day, Ntl.: February 11

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It is said that the only thing worse than not being in a relationship is being in a bad relationship. Sometimes, being single is a blessing! Today is a day for all the uncoupled people of the world to c...

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Girls and Women's in Sports Day: February...

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National Girls & Women in Sports is an annual celebration of the Women's Sports Foundation to honor the contributions, achievements, and importance of women's sports professionally and scholastically. It...

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Black Girl Magic Day, Ntl.: February 15

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"Black Girl Magic Day" during Black History Month celebrates the power, resilience, and beauty inherent in black women and girls by acknowledging and honoring the achievements, strength, and potential of...

January

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Black Women in the Arts, Week of, Intl.: F...

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The International Week of Black Women in the Arts honors the contributions of black women to visual arts, literature, music, and performing arts during Black History Month. This event showcases the extrao...

January

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Elizabeth Peratrovich Day (US-AK)(1945): F...

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Elizabeth Peratrovich Day, observed annually on February 16th in Alaska, honors the legacy of Elizabeth Peratrovich, a civil rights activist who played a pivotal role in the fight against racial discrimin...

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Hijab Day, World.: February 1

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The significance of the hijab and its role in society led to World Hijab Day on February 1st, beginning in 2013. Founded by Nazma Khan, World Hijab Day aims to foster religious tolerance and understanding...

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Morsdag (NO): February 9

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Norway's Morsdag, or Mother's Day, is dedicated to honoring and celebrating mothers and mother figures. This day, deeply ingrained in Norwegian culture, is marked with affection, gratitude, and family gat...

January

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Self-Check Month, Ntl.: February

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National Self-Check Month is observed in February and encourages individuals to prioritize their health by performing regular self-exams and screenings. The awareness month highlights the importance of ea...

January

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Women in Blue Jeans Conference (US-SD): Fe...

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The Women in Blue Jeans Conference, a notable event focusing on rural women, commenced as a grassroots effort in 2001 in Mitchell, South Dakota. This conference offers a supportive space for education, ne...

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Founders Day, (1908): Ja...

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Today, January 15, is the anniversary of the founding of the first black sorority in the United States in 1908 at Howard University. It is called the Alpha Kappa Alpha.

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Babinden (RU/BG): January 23

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Babinden is a traditional Bulgarian observance celebrated in Russia and known as the Day of the Midwives. At dawn, women, and children under three rise and head to the local well, where they draw water...

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Birth Defects Prevention Month, Ntl.: Janu...

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Breast Pumping Day, World: January 27

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World Breast Pumping Day, created in 2017, raises awareness and support for breast pumping, a vital aspect of many new mothers' lives. The day is rooted in the desire to normalize breast pumping and provi...

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Caesarean Section Day (1794): January 14

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Caesarean Section Day marks the anniversary of the first successful Caesarean Section, performed in America by Dr. Jesse Bennett on January 14, 1794. This first procedure, done in the patient's home in V...

January

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