AWARENESS DAY CALENDAR - July 2024

Welcome to July's awareness day calendar! If you want to view the full calendar, and digest/plan content at your leisure - please click the button and download now!
Disability Pride Month

Disability Pride started as a day and is now a month-long celebration of the diversity and differences of the disabled community. This is a time to amplify the voices of disabled people and evaluate how accessible your organisation is

Jul 1-31
Sarcoma Awareness Month

Sarcoma Awareness Month aims to raise awareness of bone and soft tissue cancer to get an earlier diagnosis for patients as well as funding for research. With around 15 people in the UK being diagnosed every day, this cancer is among the rarest.

Jul 1-31
A sign with a wine bottle and wine glass crossed out
Alcohol Awareness Week

A campaign coordinated by Alcohol Change UK (creators of Dry January) to raise awareness of the impact of alcohol on our health and wellbeing. Taking place in the summer this year, it's the perfect time to rethink your company events.

Jul 3-9
An open Qu'ran
Islamic: Islamic New Year

This day marks the first day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar. As rituals and prayers mark the occasion, Muharram is known as the month of remembrance. It is sacred to Muslims across the world.

Jul 6-7
A group of people praying
Islamic: Ashura

Ashura is a holy day commemorated on the 10th of Muharram (1st month on the Islamic calendar). For Shi'a, this marks the martyrdom of the Prophet's grandson and is a day of remembrance. For Sunnis, this is the day that Allah parted the Red Sea.

Jul 16-17
South Asian Heritage Month

Known as SAHM, this month celebrates the heritage of those with roots in the South Asian countries of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives. This month take time to learn about the achievements of SA people

Jul 18-17
Windrush Day

Windrush Day is a commemoration day in the United Kingdom which celebrates the contribution of migrants. Specifically, it celebrates those of Afro-Caribbean descent. Highlighting the struggles and achievements of the Windrush generation and their kin.

Jul 22
Samaritans Awareness Day

Samaritans Awareness Day is an annual celebration of the work of Samaritans, a charity that is there for anyone who needs a listening ear. Perhaps take a look at your organisations approach to mental health.

Jul 24
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International Friendship Day

This day is a time to be thankful for our friendships - it promotes and encourages happiness and unity. Organisations are encouraged to hold events to bring people together with a focus on reconciliation and friendship.

Jul 30

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