International Day of Disabled Persons aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women is about remembering victims; it is also a time to take action. We each have the opportunity and the responsibility to stand up against misogyny, sexism, and hate — and it starts with creating a culture of respect.

Each person plays an important role in shaping a society where diversity and inclusion are valued and human rights principles are reflected in our systems, policies, attitudes and behaviours. On Human Rights Day, all Albertans are encouraged to join communities across the globe as they celebrate our rights, as recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Global Family Day is an international day of peace and sharing celebrated every January 1st. It aims at uniting and spreading peace by considering and promoting the idea that- Earth is one global family.

Family Literacy Day is a national awareness initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 and held annually on January 27 to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. (abclifeliteracy.ca)

Every February, Canadians are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present.

World Cancer Day is the one singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic.

“On World Day of Social Justice, we reaffirm our commitment to social change and to ensuring that the rights and dignity of all human beings—in Canada and around the world—are equal.” (Global Affairs Canada)