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National Gold Star Spouses' Day honors the wives, husbands, and families of American soldiers that defended our country and lost their lives. The Gold Star Wives pledge to work diligently and unselfishl...
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World RAINN Day is observed annually in April (previously on the third Thursday of September). World RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network) Day raises awareness of sexual violence on school campuses...
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The inaugural (2018) National Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) campaign, founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, is a week of awareness, activism, and community building intended to: 1) In...
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Girls and young women in Bulgaria mark the emergence of spring and a time for love with Saint Lazarus' Day each year. It commemorates the anniversary of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead four days after...
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Equal Pay Day is dedicated to promoting the idea of equal pay for equal work, irrespective of gender. On average, women continue to make less money, doing the same job as men. The US Equal Pay Act passe...
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International Lesbian Visibility Week is what it says it is, exactly. Throughout the week, women who are sexually attracted to other women publicly celebrate their lifestyle, relationships, and contributi...
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On Girl Scout Leader Say, all the volunteers who work or have worked as leaders and mentors to Girl Scouts are honored by the girls and their families. Currently, over 800,000 adults lead or work with tro...
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ELEVATING GIRLS IN THE FIELDS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) International Girls in ICT Day is a global initiative supported by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a spec...
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Red Hat Society Day celebrates the sisterhood of women. It encourages each woman to pursue fun, friendship, freedom, fulfillment, and fitness as support to get the most out of life. This event falls annua...
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The last Sunday in April is designated Mother Father Deaf (MFD) Day to acknowledge and celebrate our deaf parents. Many local and deaf parent groups with young CODAs (Children of Deaf Adults) will plan pi...
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The theme for Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) focuses on digital skills for life. To enable girls and young women to thrive in STEM careers, it is important for them to acquire s...
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Sometimes referred to as Nepali Mother’s Day, Mata Tirtha Aunshi is an annual festival in Nepal and parts of India that celebrates the love, support, and sacrifices mothers make. It honors mothers living...
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PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK IN NEW ZEALAND Perinatal Mental Health Awareness Week in New Zealand focuses on raising awareness about the mental health challenges faced by parents during the per...
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Until the 21st Century, Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, were the largest generation the world had ever seen. They earned their name due to the 'baby boom' ensuing as soldiers worldwide ret...
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NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING MONTH: INSPIRING HEALTH AND SUPPORT Every August, the United States celebrates National Breastfeeding Month, a campaign endorsed by the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC)...
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NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING MONTH: INSPIRING HEALTH AND SUPPORT Every August, the United States celebrates National Breastfeeding Month, a campaign endorsed by the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC)...
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World Breastfeeding Week occurs during the first week of August. The purpose is to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding for mothers and children. Throughout this promotion, mothers are enc...
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Created in 1973 by the National Alliance for Optional Parenthood, International Childfree Day is a celebration of adults who choose not to have children and their unique contributions to society.
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National Girlfriends Day celebrates your BFF of the female kind. National Girlfriends' Day isn't a romantic or lesbian holiday; it celebrates the unique relationships women create when they bond togethe...
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HAIR LOSS AWARENESS MONTH: SHINING A LIGHT ON A COMMON CONCERN Each August, Hair Loss Awareness Month is observed across the United States. This initiative, led by the American Academy of Dermatology (A...