Celebrating Cultures across the University of Birmingham
Post submitted by Erin, one of our LCAHM Student Experience Ambassadors December 3 marks the International Day of People with Disabilities (or IDPWD). This day has been celebrated since 1992, and it is a day where communities, charities, organisations and places of education all come together to joyously celebrate the lives of everyone who lives … Continue reading “International Day of People with Disabilities 3 December”
World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. … Continue reading “World AIDS day 1 December”
Transgender Day of Remembrance, also known as the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, has been observed annually from its inception on November 20 to remember and mourn the deaths of trans people in the UK and around the world who have been murdered due to transphobic violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was started in … Continue reading “Transgender Day of Remembrance”
UK Disability History Month 2024 is from 14 November to 20 December. This year’s theme is Disability Livelihood and Employment. DHM’s core purpose is to advocate equality for disabled people by providing a platform to highlight the historical struggles for equality, reflect on the current environment of disability rights and what action still needs to … Continue reading “Disability History Month”
Remembrance Day is a day of remembrance for all those who have died in war. It takes place on 11th November, the day that World War 1 ended, with the country observing a minute of silence at 11am as a time for reflection. Whilst the day first started as a commemoration of World War 1, … Continue reading “Remembrance Day 11 November”
Post submitted by Ella, one of our Student Experience Ambassadors Intersex Day of Remembrance, also known as Intersex Solidarity Day, is held each year to raise awareness of the human rights issues faced by intersex people around the world. An intersex person has anatomical, chromosomal or other biological characteristics that do not fall into society’s … Continue reading “Intersex Day of Remembrance”
The purpose of International Pronouns Day is to make space for people to share their pronouns and to promote respect and inclusion of all gender identities. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Being referred to by the wrong pronouns particularly affects transgender and gender nonconforming people. Together, … Continue reading “International Pronouns Day 19 October”
The theme for this year’s World Menopause Day is ‘Menopause Hormone Therapy’. World Menopause Day was established in 1984 by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Menopause Society (IMS) with the intention of spreading awareness about this condition that affects women as they age. Speaking up about the menopause often does not come … Continue reading “World Menopause Day 18 October”
Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. According to tradition, it is on Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) that God decides each person’s fate, so Jews are encouraged to make amends and ask forgiveness for sins committed during the past year. The holiday is observed with a day-long fast, confession, intensive prayer … Continue reading “Yom Kippur 11-12 October”
The World Health Organisation recognises World Mental Health Day on 10 October every year. This year’s theme is ‘It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace’. The green ribbon is in the international symbol of mental health awareness. Mental health problems exist in our lives, families, workplaces and communities, impacting everyone. We need … Continue reading “World Mental Health Day 10 October”
