July 2026 is Sarcoma Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness for rare cancers arising in bone and soft tissues. Key initiatives include wearing yellow on July 8, 2026, to show support. …

Empowering Youth to Build the Families They Want Global fertility rates are falling, prompting warnings about “population collapse.” But the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s State of World Population report …

World Head and Neck Cancer Day is observed annually on July 27th to raise awareness about cancers of the mouth, throat, larynx, nose, and salivary glands. It emphasizes early detection, prevention, and …

Each year, more than a million people lose their lives to hepatitis – and the number of deaths is rising. But why? We have fast and accurate tests, effective and …

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 …