The theme for World Breastfeeding Week 2026 (August 1-7) is "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems". Coordinated by WABA, this theme emphasizes building long-term, lasting support for families across workplaces, communities, and …

Youth Localizing the SDGs The theme of International Youth Day (IYD) 2025, Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond, highlights the unique role of youth in translating global ambitions …

A Call to #ActForHumanity On 19 August, we mark World Humanitarian Day — a time to honor those who step into crises to help others, and to stand with the …

Our vision is a world without overdose Every August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) brings a global community together to take action on overdose.  It is a global platform that provides …

Heart Month is a dedicated campaign aimed at raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death globally. In Ireland, it is officially observed in in September (Irish Heart …

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is held every September in Ireland, aiming to support affected families, improve treatments, and raise funds. The movement uses a gold ribbon as a universal symbol …

Green Ribbon Campaign Shine manages the national stigma-reduction programme for Ireland.  An important part of this work is our annual Green Ribbon Campaign, which is now in its 16th year. …

Blood Cancer Awareness Month takes place globally from September 1 to September 30, 2026. This dedicated month unites patients, advocates, and health organizations to spread awareness, fund vital research, and …

Gynaecologic Cancer Awareness Month is observed every September to raise awareness for cancers of the female reproductive system: cervical, ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal, and vulvar. It is represented by a purple …

World Sexual Health Day 2026, observed on September 4th, is a global initiative by the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS) to promote sexual health, rights, justice, and pleasure for all individuals. The theme for 2026 is "Every Body," emphasizing that sexual health is lived in a body and is influenced by the world around it. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of sexual health and to encourage open discussions about sexual health, rights, and pleasure. Activities and events related to World Sexual Health Day 2026 will be held worldwide, highlighting the global nature of the observance and its impact on sexual health.

Palliative Care Week 2026 in Ireland will be held from Sunday, 6th to Saturday, 12th September. The campaign theme for this year is ‘It’s Not What You Think’, aiming to challenge public perceptions of palliative care and increase understanding about its benefits. The week is dedicated to raising public awareness and increasing understanding of palliative care and its benefits, with a primary audience including those who could benefit from palliative care, health and social care professionals, the wider public, and communities across the island of Ireland.

World Duchenne Awareness Day (WDAD) is an annual event dedicated to increasing awareness of Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy, rare genetic conditions caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene that lead …