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Category: Civil Rights, Philanthropy and Human Rights
Events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions celebrating or highlighting civil rights, philanthropy, and human rights.
The civil rights category includes events relating to philanthropy and human rights.
Civil Rights Events
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
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. Independence Day 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. Independence Day is a national holiday.
January
Independence Day (PH)(1898): June 12
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On June 12, 1898, the archipelago nation of the Philippines declared its independence from colonial power Spain, which had ruled it for over 300 years. It would take another two months for the Filipino re...
January
Independence Day (SC)(1976): June 29
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Independence Day in Seychelles marks the anniversary of June 29, 1976, the official separation of the nation from Great Britain. Independence Day is a national holiday.
January
Independence Day (WS)(1962): June 1
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Independence Day in Samoa marks the anniversary of June 1, 1962, the official separation of Western Samoa from New Zealand. Independence Day is a national holiday.
January
Indigenous History Month, Ntl. (CA): June
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In June, Canadians celebrate National Indigenous History Month to honor the history, heritage, and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada. It is also an opportunity to recognize the strength of present...
January
Juneteenth (1865): June 19
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Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865, nearly two and a half years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in the United States. It is the day...
January
LGBTQ Equality Day, Ntl. (2003/2013/2015):...
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LGBTQ Equality Day marks several Supreme Court ruling anniversaries. June 26, 2003: Lawrence v. Texas States can no longer criminalize the private conduct in which same-sex couples engage. June 26, 201...
January
Mabo Day (AU)(1992): June 3
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Mabo Day marks the anniversary of the June 3, 1992 court ruling in Australia that affirmed native peoples held title to their land, regardless of how they chose to use it. This legal battle dates back to...
January
Mandaraka Day (KE)(1963): June 1
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Marking the end of British colonization of Kenya on June 1, 1963, Madaraka Day, or self-rule day, is a national holiday in Kenya.
January
Medgar Evers Day (1963): June 12
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Medgar Evans Day marks the anniversary of the assassination of Medgar Evers on June 12, 1963. On this day, some organizations do volunteer work about justice and service, two values Medgar Evers stood for...
January
Multicultural American Child Awareness Day...
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Despite recent advocacy and politicking, multiculturalism has always been a part of the American experience in the United States and Canada. It's one of the foundational values that make us strong. Multic...
January
National Day (LU)(1921): June 23
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A double dip day of the 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
National Day (SE)(1523/1809): June 6
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On June 6, 1523, Gustavus I ascended to the throne. June 6, 1809, is the day Sweden adopted its constitution. National Day in Sweden celebrates both of these events, and it 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 the nation's independence from the Soviet Union. National Day is a national holiday.
January
National Day of Reconciliation (CG)(1991):...
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National Reconciliation Day in Congo celebrates the reconciliation of Congo in Brazzaville and the conference returning the nation to a non-Marxist economy and the original flag, June 10, 1991. National R...
January
Native American Citizenship Day (1924): Ju...
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It was a long road, with over 90 percent of the population decimated via disease and war between 1492 and 1900; on June 2, 1924, President Calvin Coolidge finally made Native Americans citizens of the Uni...
January
Parliamentarism, International Day of: Jun...
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In an era of growing uncertainty, public engagement in parliamentary work is essential for meeting people's expectations and aspirations. It fosters public trust in governance and counteracts the rise of...
January
Plastic Challenge Month (UK): June
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June is Plastic Challenge Month in the United Kingdom, a challenge for people to give up using single-use plastic or at least reduce, reuse, and recycle it. Plastic is convenient, lightweight, and durab...
January
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