Diversity Events
National Windrush Day
First officially recognised as a day of celebration in 2017, Windrush Day takes place on 22 June each year to mark the anniversary of the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush on 22 June 1948
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is an international day celebrated 23 August of each year, the day designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade.
World Humanitarian Day
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 millions of people whose lives hang in the balance.
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade & its Abolition
The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is an international day celebrated 23 August of each year, the day designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade.
National Inclusion Week
National Inclusion Week (NIW), held from the 14th to the 20th of September 2026, is an annual event across the UK that celebrates everyday inclusion in all its forms
HeForShe UN-Movement
HeForShe, referred to as He for She, is a solidarity movement for the advancement of gender equality initiated by the United Nations.
International Day of Sign Languages
The International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users.
Black History Month
In the UK, Black History Month happens every October. It gives everyone the opportunity to share, celebrate and understand the impact of black heritage and culture.
World Mental Health Day
The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) honours the memory of transgender individuals who have lost their lives to anti-transgender violence.
Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls
The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Autistic Pride Day
Autistic Pride is a global movement led by Autistic people, celebrating identity, strengths and community. It is about visibility, not permission. Pride, not pity.
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia is observed on 17 May and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBTQ rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBTQ rights work worldwide
International Day of Families
The International Day of Families is observed on 15 May every year. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 with resolution A/RES/47/237 and reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
The Third Thursday of Each May is Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
International Lesbian Visibility Day
International Lesbian Visibility Day is a day to recognise and celebrate the contributions of lesbian women around the world.
World Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day (observed annually on 2 April) that encourages member states of the United Nations to take measures to raise global awareness of autism, promote the acceptance, appreciation and inclusion
International Transgender Day of Visibility
Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people.
International Day to Combat Islamophobia
International Day to Combat Islamophobia is an international observance designated by United Nations in 2022 taking place on 15 March every year worldwide to counter Islamophobia.
International Women’s Day
IWD is a specific day dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide.
Marked by millions of people on March 8, IWD celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed on February 11th, aims to promote gender equality in science and technology fields
Holocaust Memorial Day
The International Holocaust Remembrance Day, or the International Day in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, is an international memorial day on 27 January that commemorates the victims of the Holocaust
World Braille Day
World Braille Day, celebrated since 2019, is observed to raise awareness of the importance of Braille as a means of communication in the full realization of the human rights for blind and partially sighted people.