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Category Archives: World days
September 23: International Day of Sign Languages
Language is indispensable Language is one of the most fundamental elements of human life. We need language to express ourselves and to communicate to each other. We even need language to think. Without language, life as we know it simply is impossible! Growing up with a language is obvious, at least for most people. Parents… Continue Reading September 23: International Day of Sign Languages
September 10: World suicide prevention day
Scoping September the 10th is declared world suicide prevention day by the WHO. In this context, we talk about mental health. The vast majority of actual suicides is mental health related, and that‘s the main topic here. But before we dive into the actual topic, I start with a small detour. I was quite close… Continue Reading September 10: World suicide prevention day
August 23: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
August 23 is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, established by UNESCO. The colonial past of many European countries still has a profound effect in the present. Think of institutional racism and its damaging consequences for black people and people of colour. That is why we think it… Continue Reading August 23: International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
June 18: International Day for Countering Hate Speech
Welcome to the Wyrd Thing Podcast! Today is International Day for Countering Hate Speech. It’s never just a comment. Rise above hate! #NoToHate Continue Reading June 18: International Day for Countering Hate Speech
5 June: World Environment Day
Welcome to the Wyrd Thing Podcast! Today is World Environment Day. Join us in the global effort to #BeatPlasticPollution! Continue Reading 5 June: World Environment Day
17 May: International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Welcome to the Wyrd Thing Podcast! Today is International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Together always: united in diversity! Continue Reading 17 May: International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
22 April: International Mother Earth Day
Welcome to the Wyrd Thing Podcast! Today is International Mother Earth Day. Let’s promote harmony with nature and the Earth! Continue Reading 22 April: International Mother Earth Day
7 April: World Health Day 2023
Welcome to the Wyrd Thing Podcast! Today is World Health Day. #Health For All #WHO75 Continue Reading 7 April: World Health Day 2023
8 March: International Women’s Day
The theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is: #EmbraceEquity On International Women’s Day on March 8, we celebrate women and their achievements. We honour all women around the globe, in the past and today, who fight for women’s rights within politics, culture, and who support other marginalised groups as well. We should be aware that… Continue Reading 8 March: International Women’s Day