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Black History Month
Black History Month - is to celebrate the contributions of Black heritage and culture to UK society as well to expand our understanding of Black history in the UK. https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/
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Diwali
Diwali -(Hindu) - Also known as the “Festival of lights”, Diwali is the biggest festival in the Hindu calendar, signifying triumph of light over darkness. For some Hindus it also coincides with New Year celebrations.
Islamophobia Awareness Month
Islamophobia Awareness Month - to showcase the positive contributions of Muslims as well as raise awareness of Islamophobia in society. https://www.islamophobia-awareness.org/
Bandi Chhorh Diwas
Bandi Chhorh Diwas (Sikh) - Commemorates the release of the sixth Sikh guru, Sri Guru Hargobind Ji, from prison. Sikhs continue this annual celebration with lamps being lit outside gurdwaras and sweets distributed to all. This coincides with Diwali.
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Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday - is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
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Interfaith Week
Interfaith Week - to celebrate co-operation and deepen friendship and understanding between faiths with a focus on environmental protection. https://www.interfaithweek.org/
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Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week - is a one-week celebration leading up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), which memorializes victims of transphobic violence.
World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day - It's a day to remind ourselves of the importance of being kind to others.
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Guru Nanak’s Birthday
Guru Nanak's Birthday (Sikh)- also known as Bābā Nānak, was the founder of Sikhism and is the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.
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Disability History Month
Disability History Month - Is an annual event to raise awareness about disabled people’s fight for equality and human rights. It is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made for disability rights and to act on what we can do to support disability equality in the present https://ukdhm.org/
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International Mens Day
International Mens Day - focuses on men’s health, improving gender relations, highlighting male role models, and promoting positive expressions of masculinity.
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Transgender Day of Remembranc
Transgender Day of Remembrance – A solemn day to memorialize those lost to anti-transgender violence, advocating for safer and more inclusive environments.
World Children’s Day
World Children's Day is both a reminder and a celebration of the rights of children worldwide. In World Children's Day 2024, there's a unique alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to create an environment where every child can thrive..
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International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women
International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women - A global day to combat gender-based violence, emphasizing the pressing need for collective action and intersectional feminism. This also marks the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of ... International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women