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Category: Civil Rights, Philanthropy and Human Rights


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Independence Day (IS)(1944): June 17

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On June 17, 1944 Iceland gained its independence from Denmark. Independence Day is its national holiday celebrating this event.

January

Gastronomy Day, Sustainable: June 18

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Gastronomy is the a culinary science that looks at the relationship between food and culture and how to prepare appetizing, nutritious and delicious dishes. As part of the 2030 United Nations Sustainabili...

January

Juneteenth Federal Holiday: June 18

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Juneteenth was made an official Federal Holiday by President Biden on June 17, 2021. As the anniversary falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Friday. Otherwise known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Ema...

January

Artigas Day (UY)(1764): June 19

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Juneteenth (1865): June 19

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Juneteenth, otherwise known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday in the United States of America. It marks the anniversary of the abolishment of slavery in the state of Texas a...

January

Sexual Violence in Conflict, Day for the E...

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Rape of both men and women has been used as a weapon in war as long as war has existed. Each year the United Nations seeks to raise awareness of its use in war, the devastating effects it has on its victi...

January

Anne & Samantha Day: June 20*

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Anne and Samantha Day occurs on the Summer and Winter Solstice to honor the work of two young women who died to young, and to push for postage stamps to be issued commemorating their contributions to worl...

January

Refugee Day, World: June 20

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World Refugee Day highlights the plight, strength and courage of more than 65 million refugees throughout the world [2018]. Although not declared a public holiday, the world observes it to emphasize the...

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Animal Rights Awareness Week, Ntl.: June 2...

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Created in 1999 by In Defense of Animals, Animal Rights Awareness Week focuses on the basic needs and humane treatment of all animals, whether wild or domesticated. Whether used for research, transported...

January

Aboriginal Day, Ntl. (CA): June 21

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The growing movement for Aboriginal rights in Canadian led to calls for greater recognition of the contributions of Aboriginal peoples to Canadian society. Shortly after the adoption of the Canadian Cha...

January

Handshake Day, World: June 21

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World Handshake Day is created by Ivan _upa from Croatia. Here is how he describes his motivation for this day (Edited for grammar and clarity): "When I was a little boy I grew up in Croatia nearby the A...

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Humanist Day, World: June 21

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The Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is World Humanist Day. Sponsored by the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU), this worldwide celebration is about bringing awareness to the Humani...

January

Antifascist Struggle Day (HR)(1941): June...

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Most of us are familiar with WWII and the rise of fascism in Italy and Germany most notably, but not exclusively. Throughout Europe people rose up against fascism. In modern day Croatia, that task fell to...

January

Windrush Day (UK)(1948): June 22

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National Day (LU)(1921): June 23

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A double dip day of anniversary celebration in the Baltic state of Luxembourg, National Day marks the anniversary of HRH Grand Duke Jean's birthday on June 23, 1921 and Luxembourg's independence.

January

Victory Day (EE)(1919): June 23

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Victory Day commemorates the Battle of Cesis with Latvia and Estonia against the Baltische Landeswehr on June 23, 1919. This is a national holiday.

January

Independence Day (MZ)(1975): June 25

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Independence Day in Mozambique marks the anniversary of June 25, 1975, the official separation of the nation from Portugal. This is a national holiday.

January

National Day (SI)(1991): June 25

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National Day in Slovenia marks the anniversary of June 25, 1991, the official declaration of independence of the nation from the Soviet Union. This is a national holiday.

January

Independence Day (MG)(1960): June 26

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Independence Day in Madagascar marks the anniversary of June 26, 1960, the official separation of the nation from France. This is a national holiday.

January

LGBTQ Equality Day, Ntl. (2003/13/15): Jun...

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LGBTQ Equality Day is tied to several Supreme Court Rulings and is held on the anniversary of the following decisions: June 26, 2003: Lawrence v. Texas States can no longer criminalize the private condu...

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