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International Equal Pay Day, celebrated on September 18th, symbolizes global efforts to ensure equal pay for work of equal value, highlighting a core commitment of the United Nations to human rights and opposition to all forms of discrimination, particularly against women and girls. Despite this, women are still paid less than men globally, with a gender pay gap of around 20 percent due to historical and structural inequalities, poverty, and unequal access to resources and opportunities. Progress towards closing the gender pay gap has been slow and challenging, although the principle of equal pay for men and women is widely accepted. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) address these issues, focusing on achieving gender equality and empowerment for all women and girls, while promoting decent work, economic growth, and equal pay for work of equal value for everyone, including young people and persons with disabilities. The mainstreaming of a gender perspective is deemed crucial in realizing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Achieving equal pay is a significant milestone for human rights and gender equality, requiring collective global efforts. Key stakeholders like the United Nations, including UN Women and the International Labour Organization (ILO), invite member states, civil society, women's organizations, businesses, and workers' and employers' organizations to actively promote equal pay and the economic empowerment of women and girls.

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Sep

Gurgadi (S)(1539): September 18

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Guru Angad Dev Ji, the second of ten gurus, received his guruship on this day in 1539.

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Sep

Hartalika Teej (H): September 18

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Humiliation Day (CN)(1931): September 18

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National Humiliation Day in China marks the solemn remembrance of Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931. Intensive protests with an anti-Japan tone usually accompany National Humiliation Day. In popular culture, this event is depicted in the 1987 Oscar-winning (9 total) film, including Best Picture, "The Last Emperor."

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Sep

Independence Day (CL)(1810): September 18

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Independence Day is part of National Month in Chile. On September 18, 1810, Chile formed its first national government, independent from Spain. It would take another eight years to win against the monarchists and colonialists to achieve actual independence. September celebrates the victory of patriots over colonizers and the birth of a new nation. National Month includes the Day of Unity on the first Monday of September, Independence Day on the 18th, and Constitution and Army Day on the 19th.

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Sep

Organic Week, National (CA): September 18-24

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National Organic Week is Canada's largest annual celebration of organic food, farming, and natural products. Organic food is grown without chemicals, and organic materials offer an alternative option for clothing, personal care, health care, and cleaning products. Events include pickling workshops, recipe contests, farm tours, and organic food and drink samplings in retail locations across the country.

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Sep

Read an E-book Day: September 18

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Respect for the Aged Day (JP): September 18

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Respect for elders and ancestors is central to Asian culture. Each year the nation of Japan sets aside a day to honor its elderly for Respect for the Aged Day, the third Monday in September. Respect for the Aged Day is a heavy travel day as families tend to gather together for the three-day weekend.

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Sep

Tzom Gedaliah (J): September 18

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Tzom Gedaliah is a Jewish observance celebrated on the second day of Rosh Hashanah in the month of Tisherj of the Hebrew calendar. Tzom Gedaliah acknowledges the killing of the governor of Judea at the time of the First Temple's destruction. A fast begins upon the appearance of stars in the sky. Prayers are recited throughout the day. PLEASE NOTE: All Hebrew calendar months begin and end at sundown. LEEP Calendar marks Jewish months starting on their first full day. Observant people of the faith will observe the beginning of the month at sunset the day prior.

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Sep

Brother's Day, Intl.: September 19*

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Brother's day celebrates and appreciates our brothers, whether by blood or experience. "Brothers are not defined by the blood that runs in our veins but by the events and experiences which have united us." This is the day's slogan Brother's day is a relatively new holiday, created in the vein of Mother's Day and Father's Day.

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Butterscotch Pudding Day honors butterscotch pudding, which was first mentioned in historical records during the 13th Century. Made of brown sugar, butter, molasses (treacle), and sugar, the ingredients for butterscotch pudding are boiled and then set to cool.

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Sep

Constitution and Army Day (CL)(1980): September 19

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Constitution and Army Day are part of National Month in Chile. On September 18, 1810, Chile formed its first national government, independent from Spain. It would take another eight years of struggle against the monarchists and colonialists to achieve actual independence.

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Sep

Ganesh Chaturthi (H): September 19

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Ganesha Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is observed in the month of Bhadrapada (Bhado) according to the Hindu calendar. It starts on the Shukla Chaturthi (the fourth day of the waxing moon period). In the Gregorian calendar, it falls between August and September. The festival lasts ten days and ends on Anant Chaturdashi (the 14th day of the waxing moon period). Although observed throughout India, Maharastra has the most spectacular festival. Lord Ganesha is the god to be worshipped by Hindus before starting any important work. Ganesha Chaturthi honors Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom. Giant effigies of Lord Ganesha are prepared and worshiped during the festival. Pandals boast clay images of Ganesha onn homes observing the festival. At the festival's end, Lord Ganesha's idols are immersed in water. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian civil calendar, the official holiday calendar in India. The Hindu faith has many calendars, each specific to different regions and tribes, with dates and celebrations marked by differing positions of the sun, moon, and stars. Names of months and holidays and the corresponding dates in the Gregorian Calendar may vary widely from one calendar to the next. Determine the proper calendar before attending local events.

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Independence Day, (KN)(1983): September 19

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Independence Day in St. Kitts and Nevis marks the anniversary of September 19, 1983, when the island nation obtained independence from British rule. Independence Day is a national holiday.

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Information Technology Professionals Day: September 19

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National Information Professionals (IT) Day was created in 2014 to honor the oft unsung heroes of the IT department. Information Technology is essential to business today. Websites, e-commerce, security, and even the ease of accessing the information we now enjoy today, would not exist without them. Take this day to thank the men and women who make this possible.

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