Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society.
Equality events
Notable events in our campaigning for equality.
You can download the full
Equality Calendar 2025-26 [205kb] or
Equality Calendar 2025-26 [247kb].
Annual equality groups conference 2025
Action against workplace racism
Black History Month: October
Holocaust Memorial Day: 27 January
Disability History Month: mid-November to mid-December
Mental health awareness days
Carers' Week
International Women's Day: 8 March
16 days in 16 ways
Week of action against sexual harassment
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International Literacy Day
08 September 2025, 07:00AM
for one day
World Suicide Prevention Day
10 September 2025, 12:00AM
for one day
International Day of Peace
21 September 2025, 12:00AM
for one day
Bi Visibility Day
23 September 2025, 12:00AM
for one day
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