Diversity Observances

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development 

The General Assembly of the United Nations declared May 22 as the International Biodiversity Day to raise the awareness of citizens and increase understanding of the importance of its conservation and sustainable use.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Indigenous History Month.

This month-long observance promotes the rich culture and heritage of the Caribbean American people and their contribution to the United States of America.

Until fairly recently, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) individuals did not have a specific month during which to celebrate and commemorate Pride Days in the United States.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Russian Language Day 

Loving Day is an unofficial national holiday that, much like its name, revolves around affection and strong relationships, but its history is more deeply rooted in not-so-distant racism and segregation in the United States.

The arrival of the Empire Windrush in 1948 heralded a new age of multiculturism in the UK.

National CROWN Day is a day of solidarity for the human rights of Black women, men, and children to wear their natural hair boldly, and proudly, without the fear of being discriminated against in school or the workplace.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Caribbean Community Day.

World Population Day is observed annually on 11 July to focus the attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.

Indigenous people speak an overwhelming majority of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages and represent 5,000 different cultures.

Celebrates the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of the International Day for People of African Descent.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Māori Language Week.

A day where people are encouraged to celebrate kinky, coiled or curly afro textured hair and to learn more about it.

The monthlong period is a time to learn about the people who have influenced America in such a great way and learn about the culture that has significantly influenced American culture.

Native American Day is a good reminder to reflect on, and learn more about, the important contributions of Native American people.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day of Sign Languages

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Celebrate Bi-sexuality Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Translation Day 

Find out the dates, history and background to Polish American Heritage Month

Diversity Awareness Month is all about opening dialogues that foster an appreciation of the differences that separate us as well as the similarities that unite us.

October is Black History Month in UK

An annual month-long observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.

Native American Day is a good reminder to reflect on, and learn more about, the important contributions of Native American people.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Indigenous People's Day.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Coming Out Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National LGBT Center Awareness Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Creole Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Creole Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Cities Day 

A day to mark the contributions of immigrants to Israel.

President George Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 "National American Indian Heritage Month. Similar proclamations have been issued each year since 1994.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Native American Heritage Day

Find out the dates, history and traditions of Korean American Day.

The National Day of Healing is celebrated annually the day after the national holiday for Martin Luther King Jr.

February is Black History Month in USA and Canada

March is Irish-American Heritage Month in USA as St. Patrick's Day falls on 17th March.

March was chosen to be National Women's History Month in the United States, declared as such by a biennial Joint Resolution of the U.S. Congress in 1987.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence.

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Smart & Sexy Day.