Ireland Lights Up
The GAA’s popular ‘Ireland Lights Up’ initiative returns in January 2024 in partnership with RTE’s Operation Transformation, Get Ireland Walking and the Irish Life “My Life” app. ‘Ireland Lights Up’ …
Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month
Oesophageal cancer is cancer of the food pipe. Almost 520 people are diagnosed with it in Ireland every year. Oesophageal cancer develops when cells in the oesophagus change and grow …
International Epilepsy Day
International Epilepsy Day is an annual awareness-raising initiative organised by the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). This #EpilepsyDay, we want to improve knowledge …
National No Smoking Day
There are lots of good reasons to stop smoking. Smoking is bad for you. 1 in 2 smokers will die of a tobacco-related disease. The health benefits of quitting start right away. …
International Childhood Cancer Day
International Childhood Cancer Day is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their families. …
World Day of Social Justice
Poverty and inequalities within and among countries are on the rise in many parts of the world. The economic and social crises of recent years have been exacerbated by the …
Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an international awareness event aimed at addressing the misunderstandings that surround anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and EDNOS. See the Bodywhys website for more details.
Rare Disease Day
Raising awareness and generating change for the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease, their families and carers. Share your colours and support Rare Disease Day. Find out …
World Obesity Day
World Obesity Day Europe 2024 will be held on Monday, March 4. It brings together healthcare, patient and political communities who are keen to raise awareness of obesity and the …
International Women’s Day
The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion. When we inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world. And when women themselves are …
SunSmart for Outdoor Workers
'Why integrating UV protection into workplace practice is important' an NCCP in person event for outdoor worker organisations. The National Cancer Control Prorgamme (NCCP) is hosting an in person event for …
Anti-Racism and Diversity Week 2024
The Anti-Racism and Diversity Week (ARDW), organised by the European Network Against Racism (ENAR) in collaboration with the Anti-Racism and Diversity Intergroup in the European Parliament and the European Commission, …