• European Antibiotic Awareness Day

    he European Antibiotic Awareness Day is an annual European public health initiative that takes place on 18 November to raise awareness about the threat to public health of antibiotic resistance …

  • International Men’s Health Day

    On November 19, International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. We highlight positive role models and raise awareness of men’s …

  • World COPD Day

    COPD Support Ireland is a charity set up to support all those living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We are Ireland’s only national COPD support and advocacy body, bringing …

  • Universal Children’s Day

    World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving …

  • World Aids Day

    Each year, on 1 December, the world commemorates World AIDS Day. People around the world unite to show support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have …

  • Awareness Week on Alcohol Related Harm

    “A glass of alcohol won’t kill you but a law can save thousands of lives” In Europe, every minute, policy makers have an opportunity to save lives by addressing the …

  • International Day of Persons with Disabilities

    The leadership of persons with disabilities is epitomised by the global disability rights movement’s slogan “Nothing About Us Without Us”. It connotes the basic requirements of participation, representation and inclusion …

  • International Volunteer Day

    For the International Volunteer Day 2024, United Nations Volunteers (UNV) demonstrates its commitment to communities and the wellbeing of UN Volunteers across the globe through concrete community volunteer activities carried out with national and …

  • International Migrants Day

    International Migrants Day gives us a special opportunity to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants around the world. It's also a day for us to …

  • Endometriosis Awareness Month

    March marks Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to raise understanding about a condition that affects approximately 1 in 10 women and people assigned female at birth. Endometriosis occurs when tissue …

  • Brain awareness week

    16–22 March marks Brain Awareness Week, a global campaign dedicated to increasing public awareness of brain health and the importance of neuroscience research. The week highlights how our brain health …