Dates We Observe

International Human Rights Day

Today, We Mark International Human Rights Day. It’s a day to commemorate the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Universal Declaration has inspired the creation of laws to protect human … Read more

Women Who Shaped the Universal Declaration on Human Rights

If you could go back in time to 1945 when; The USS Indianapolis was sunk by Japanese Submarine and Nuclear Bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki Japan surrender on … Read more

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is a day commemorated in Canada on each December 6. It is the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique … Read more

Women’s Brain Health Day

Many disorders associated with brain aging inexplicably affect women, and there has been a lack of research to understand why. Taking sex (biological factors) and gender (social influences) into account … Read more

16,880 Canadian Females are Living with HIV & AIDS

World AIDS Day takes place on 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with … Read more

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence runs from November 25 to December 10, 2020. It was started by activists in the Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991. It is … Read more

Recognizing Women – December 2020

This month there are several important dates that raise awareness of women’s issues. Nov 25 – Dec 10 -Women’s Rights are Human Rights International Day of the Eradication of Violence … Read more

Recognizing Women – November 2020

This month there are several important dates that we recognize. November 11 is Remembrance Day We are closed. November 20 is The Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) Also known as … Read more

Recognizing Women – October 2020

This month there are several important dates that raise awareness of women’s issues. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Screening tests help find breast cancer before any symptoms develop. When … Read more