International Day of Women and Girls in Science
International Day of Women and Girls in Science – A day to recognize and celebrate the critical role women and girls play in science and technology, aiming for greater equity in these fields.
Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday (Christianity)- UK tradition of Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, which is the day before Lent begins. It is through participating in confession and absolution, the ritual burning of the previous year's Holy Week palms, finalizing one's Lenten sacrifice, as well as eating pancakes and other sweets
World Day of Social Justice
World Day of Social Justice – A day to focus on fairness and equality, advocating for social justice issues like poverty, unemployment, and human rights.
National Wheelchair Users Day
National Wheelchair Users Day - is a time for wheelchair users to celebrate the positive impact that these important tools offer to their lives.
Zero Discrimination Day
Zero Discrimination Day - Highlights how people can become informed about and promote inclusion, compassion, peace and, above all, a movement for change. The theme this year is “Save lives: Decriminalise” https://www.unaids.org/en/zero-discrimination-day
National Careers Week
National Careers Week -is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. https://nationalcareersweek.com/
No More Week
No More Week (Domestic Abuse) - is a national campaign to raise awareness to end domestic abuse and sexual violence across the UK.
Maha Shivratri
Maha Shivratri (Hindu) - A festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva, Hindu God, on the 13th or 14th day of the Hindu month of Maagha or Phalguna.
Sign Language week
Sign Language week- is organised by the British Deaf Association (BDA) to promote awareness of issues affecting sign-language users and, more generally, the welfare of Deaf people in the UK.The theme for 2024 is 'Protecting BSL (and ISL)'.