Events
World Diabetes Day
World Diabetes Day will take place on November 14, 2026. The two-year global theme is "Early action on diabetes," emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and risk reduction. The event …
Bereaved Children’s Awareness Week
Monday 16th November marks the beginning of Bereaved Children’s Awareness Week. We’re inviting you to be part of a powerful movement to support grieving children across Ireland. This year’s theme, Children Grieve …
European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD)
European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) in 2026 takes place on Wednesday, 18 November. Coordinated by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, the day highlights the critical health threat …
World COPD Day 2026
World COPD Day 2026 takes place on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Organized globally by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), the annual event advocates for early detection …
World Pancreatic Cancer Day
World Pancreatic Cancer Day 2026 falls on Thursday, November 19, 2026. The observance takes place on the third Thursday of November as part of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, uniting global …
International Men’s Health Day
International Men's Day will take place globally on Thursday, November 19, 2026, with the official theme "The Future Is Everyone". This annual event focuses on highlighting positive male role models, …
Universal Children’s Day
Universal Children's Day, also known as World Children's Day, is celebrated annually on November 20th. First established by the United Nations in 1954, it promotes international togetherness and awareness of …
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed annually on November 25. This date marks the beginning of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based …
World Aids Day
World AIDS Day occurs globally on December 1, 2026. The 2026 commemorations are expected to continue the theme of "Rethink. Rebuild. Rise.", which was established to promote a resilient, inclusive, …
Awareness Week on Alcohol Related Harm
The HSE (Health Service Executive) marks December 1–5 as the Awareness Week on Alcohol Related Harm, aligning with global and European public health initiatives. This campaign highlights the serious health …
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed annually on December 3rd. Established by the United Nations in 1992, the day aims to promote disability rights and inclusion. …
International Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day (IVD), mandated by the UN, is observed globally every December 5th. It celebrates the impact of volunteerism and highlights how grassroots actions drive progress toward the Sustainable …
