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)

A day when women are recognized for their achievements.  International Women’s Day first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe. The theme for this year is “Think equal, build smart, innovate for change”.

The International Day of Families provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting them.It has inspired a series of awareness-raising events, including national family days. In many countries, this day is an opportunity to highlight different areas of interest and importance to families.

It is an official United Nations International Day acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. Let’s honour this landmark and continue raising public awareness of elder abuse with events across the country.