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This document described cultural diversity as the "common heritage of humanity" and set out actions that member states could take to promote it. It was the first international instrument enshrining the value of cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue [5] and led to further international efforts to promote diversity as a shared goal. [6]
In 2024, it will be celebrated the week of December 2nd. [96] LGBT History Month: October: 1994: It was declared a national history month by President Barack Obama in 2009. The month was created with the intent to encourage openness and education about LGBT history and rights. LGBT Pride Month: June [97] [98] [99]
The following is a list of notable month-long observances, recurrent months that are used by various governments, groups and organizations to raise awareness of an issue, commemorate a group or event, or celebrate something.
Monthly observances in April 2024. Autism Awareness Month. Canine Fitness Month. Celebrate Diversity Month. Counseling Awareness Month. Dog Appreciation Month. Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month ...
Counseling Awareness Month. Dog Appreciation Month. Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. Filipino Food Month. Global Astronomy Month. International Guitar Month. Jazz Appreciation Month. Move More Month
Celebrations in New Zealand were started by Nick Ruane and Rachel Noble in 2016 as a pilot Disability Pride Week to celebrate disability pride. The event included art, storytelling, and a defined kaupapa, or set of values. It spread nationwide and is intentionally inclusive of the indigenous Māori people and their culture.
A 1970s gay liberation protest in Washington, D.C.. The first pride marches were held in four US cities in June 1970, one year after the riots at the Stonewall Inn. [3] The New York City march, promoted as "Christopher Street Liberation Day", alongside the parallel marches in Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, marked a watershed moment for LGBT rights. [4]
The winners of the Henderson County Boys and Girls Club's Black History Month Art Contest, sponsored by USCellular, were (from left, bottom row), Sophia Croese (third place) and Heavenly Michael ...