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Category: Civil Rights, Philanthropy and Human Rights


Events, awareness days, holidays, and promotions celebrating or highlighting civil rights, philanthropy, and human rights.

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Racial Discrimination, World Day to Elimin...

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World Day to Eliminate Racial Discrimination was created and is promoted by the United Nations (UN). It is a day to raise awareness against racism and help those of us that are struggling against it and a...

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Solidarity Week Against Racism & Discrimin...

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Solidarity Week Against Racism & Discrimination has been organized by the United Nations since 1979. It was adopted from a program of activities that was a part of the Decade for Action to Combat Racism a...

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Emancipation Day (PR)(1873): March 22

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In 1873, Puerto Rico was still under the control of Spain. On March 22 of that year, the Spanish National Assembly officially abolished slavery, compensating slave owners for each slave and requiring the...

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Water Day, World: March 22

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World Water Day is lead by UN Water and the day focuses on water conservation and use, blending the natural and social sciences, education, culture and communication. Contrary to popular belief, the most...

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Pakistan Day, (PK)(1940/1956): March 23

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Pakistan Day (formerly Republic Day) in Pakistan marks two anniversaries: March 23, 1940 when the All-India-Muslim League ratified the resolution to carve out an Islamic country from India. The second is...

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Human Rights Violations & for the Dignity...

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On December 21, 2010, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 24 as the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims....

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Truth & Justice, Ntl. Day of Memory (AR)(1...

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Detained & Missing Staff Members, Intl. Da...

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Worldwide Day of Solidarity with Detained & Missing Staff Members draws attention to the plight of civilian and diplomatic workers that are abducted, killed or detained as a result of their humanitarian s...

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Independence Day (GR)(1832): March 25

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The Greeks celebrate their Independence Day on March 25. Greece fought for its independence and was eventually liberated from the Ottoman Empire (today Turkey) on this day. The War of Independence lasted...

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Slavery Victims of Transatlantic Trade, Da...

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For over 400 years, more than 15 million men, women and children were the victims of the tragic transatlantic slave trade, one of the darkest chapters in human history. The annual observance of the Inter...

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Independence Day (BD)(1971): March 26

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Independence Day in Bangladesh marks the anniversary of March 26, 1971, the official separation of Bangladesh from Pakistan. On this day, the South Asian nation became its own country. This is a national...

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Evacuation Day, British (LY)(1970): March...

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March 28, 1970, is a day to celebrate in Libya. This national holiday marks the evacuation of British troops from Libyan soil and its ports. The day is celebrated as Evacuation Day. There are several evac...

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Knights of Columbus Founder's Day (1882):...

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Founded on March 29, 1882, the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic charity that works with a number of causes including disaster relief, providing food, shelter and clothing for the poor and homeless. It's...

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BDS (Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions) Glob...

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Palestinian Land Day, Intl. (1976): March...

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International Palestinian Land Day falls commemorates the seizure of Palestinian land to create the state of Israel in 1947, 1948, 1967 and continuing through today. The awareness event was first institut...

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Shouter Baptist Liberation Day (TT)(1951):...

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In 1917 the nation of Trinidad and Tobago passed a law prohibiting the activities of the Shouter Baptist Faith. On March 30, 1951 this law preventing religious freedom was repealed. Shouter Liberation Day...

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Cesar Chavez Day (1927): March 31

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Terri's Day (2005): March 31

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On March 31, 2005 Terri Schindler Schiavo died in a Florida hospice after a court ordered the removal of a feeding tube and prohibited anyone assisting her in eating. Terri had been beaten severely by h...

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Transgender Day of Visibility, Intl.: Marc...

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Al Quds Day, Intl.: April 29

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