One way to make your voice heard is to link your activities to key events already in the calendar. Some of the dates of these events can change year after year, but here are a few to keep in mind as you’re planning:
- September: Back to School
- October: Week Without Violence
- October 11: International Day of the Girl Child
- October 18: Persons Day
- November 19: World Day for Prevention of Abuse and Violence against Children
- November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
- November 20: Universal Children’s Day
- November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
- November: Woman Abuse Prevention Month
- November: Bullying Awareness Week
- November/December: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
- December 6: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada
- December 10: Human Rights Day
- February: Eating Disorder Awareness Week
- February: Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week
- March 8: International Women’s Day
- April: Day of Pink
- May: Sexual Assault Prevention Month
- May 17: International Day against Homophobia
- May/June: Prom/Graduation
- June: Pride Month
- June: Sexual Harassment Awareness Week
- June 2: World Eating Disorders Action Day
- June 27: Canada Multiculturalism Day