The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. It provides an opportunity for everyone working on mental health issues to talk Read More …
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World Teachers Day
from UNESCO website: World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October to celebrate all teachers around the globe. It commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, which sets benchmarks regarding Read More …
Digital Inclusion Week
from DigitalInclusion.org: Digital Inclusion Week 2021: Pathways to Digital Empowerment Digital Inclusion Week is an annual campaign that recognizes local digital inclusion organizations and special events that promote digital equity across the country. Please join us October 4-8, 2021 – Read More …
Science Literacy Week
From the official Science Literacy Week website: This year’s theme is climate. They’re partnering with Environment and Climate Change Canada and organizations from across Canada to offer content that will inspire you! Science Literacy Week showcases the many ways kids and Read More …
CASC Week of Wonder (for Science Literacy Week)
from Canadian Association of Science Centres website: The Canadian Association of Science Centres (CASC), in partnership with Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants (EBTSOYP) is hosting a 5-day virtual #WeekofWonder during NSERC’s Science Literacy Week (#Scilit). Teachers, students Read More …
Anniversary of the First Step on the Moon
From Read Write Think: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” With those words, Neil Armstrong was the first person to step on the moon. Armstrong’s historic first step on July 20, 1969, was a hallmark Read More …
International Overdose Awareness Day
From the official website: International Overdose Awareness Day is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. Time to Remember. Time to Read More …
World Humanitarian Day
From the United Nations: On World Humanitarian Day (WHD) August 19, the world commemorates humanitarian workers killed and injured in the course of their work, and we honour all aid and health workers who continue, despite the odds, to provide Read More …
Day of International Criminal Justice
From the ICC: 17 July is the Day of International Criminal Justice. It marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute on 17 July 1998, the founding treaty of the ICC, which seeks to protect people from genocide, Read More …
World Youth Skills Day
From the United Nations: In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day, to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship. Since then, World Youth Skills Day Read More …