World Semicolon Day April 16 is World Semicolon Day, which recognizes suicide survivors and aims to raise awareness and offer support for all those who are experiencing mental health challenges. The semicolon is a representation of choosing not to die by suicide, since it indicates a separation of two clauses rather than the end of
Earth Day EARTHDAY.ORG’s founders created and organized the very first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. Since then, Earth Day Network has been mobilizing over 1 billion people annually on Earth Day, and every other day, to protect the planet.
World Laughter Day World Laughter Day is customarily celebrated on the first Sunday of May every year. The Laughter Clubs movement is a global initiative to unite entire mankind through unconditional love and laughter. It is a non-religious, non-racial and non profit organization committed to generate good health, joy and world peace through laughter. This
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World No Tobacco Day This yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what WHO is doing to fight the tobacco epidemic, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to health and healthy living and to protect future generations.
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International Overdose Awareness Day International Overdose Awareness Day spreads the message about the tragedy of drug overdose death and that drug overdose is preventable.
World Suicide Prevention Day Suicide is a major public health challenge, claiming the lives of more than 720 000 people every year. Each life lost has profound social, emotional, and economic consequences, deeply affecting families, friends, workplaces, and entire communities around the world. World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) was established in 2003 by the International
World Gratitude Day World Gratitude Day is observed each year on September 21st. This tradition began in 1965 and was created by the spiritual and meditation leader Sri Chinmoy. The purpose of this holiday is to foster feelings of appreciation, positivity, worthiness, and connection, which can create a ripple effect of benefits for everyone involved. World
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been celebrated in October since the eighties. It is called "Pink October" as people around the world adopt the pink colour and display a pink ribbon to raise awareness about the importance of prevention and routine screening for the early diagnosis of breast cancer, now the second
World Mental Health Day World Mental Health Day is observed annually to raise global awareness, reduce stigma, and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Organized by the World Federation for Mental Health, the day highlights critical themes—such as mental health in the workplace or crisis situations—and advocates for mental health as a universal human right.
