Awareness Days, events and support groups in 2025

South Asian Heritage Month Aims to raise the profile and contribution of British South Asian history in the UK.

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During National Marine Week, people from all over the United Kingdom may come out to explore their local shoreline as the retreating sea reveals its treasures.

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The global campaign that aims to inform, anchor, engage and galvanise action on breastfeeding and related issues.

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National Road Victim Month in 2025 is organised by RoadPeace, a charity that works to raise awareness about road safety and remember those who have died in road accidents.

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National Wellness Month is celebrated in August and encourages people to focus on self-care, stress reduction, and healthy habits.

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International Guide Dog Week 2025 is a week-long celebration that raises awareness of the importance of guide dogs and the people they help.

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Bike to Work Day is an annual event that promotes the bicycle as an option for commuting to work.

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International Cat Day is a celebration which takes place on 8 August of every year. It was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare

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Book Lovers Day is celebrated on August 9 every year. This is an unofficial holiday observed to encourage bibliophiles to celebrate reading and literature.

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The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed on 9 August each year to raise awareness and protect the rights of the world's indigenous population.

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National Allotment Week celebrates how important allotments and other open spaces are for you and your local community.

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International Youth Day brings youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today's global society.

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First observed in 2019, this day is about cultivating a mindset of determination, which helps us to get through all of the difficult challenges that life throws at you!

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World Humanitarian Day is an international day dedicated to recognise humanitarian personnel and those who have died working for humanitarian causes.

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The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism in order to honour the victims and survivors of terrorism.

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Freedom of religion or belief, freedom of opinion and expression, the right to peaceful assembly and the right to freedom of association are interdependent, interrelated and mutually reinforcing.

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The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is an international day celebrated to memorialise the transatlantic slave trade.

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In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the summer bank holiday is on the last Monday of August.

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The International Dog Day is observed annually on August 26 to honour all dogs – no matter shapes, sizes, age and breeds

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This National Grief Awareness Day offers resources to those going through personal losses and reminds us to support people we know who are grieving.

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International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) – held on August 31 every year – is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died.

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September is ESEA Heritage Month, with the aim to celebrate and honour people of ESEA (East and Southeast Asian) heritage and their culture.

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The aim of the month is to raise awareness and challenge stigma surrounding Alzheimer's and dementia. The event has been running since 2012.

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September is Deaf Awareness Month, bringing visibility to and awareness of the communication needs and unique identity of deaf and hard of hearing people.

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