This calendar was initiated as a result of the Anti-racist Wales Action Plan.
It marks religious, cultural, awareness, diversity and memorial events and bank holidays. The events on the calendar link and display the various items in the Library’s wonderful collection.
International Youth Day is celebrated to raise awareness on cultural, legal and identity matters concerning the youths to the attention of the global community and to celebrate their potential, ambitions, diligence, passion and creativity which is shaping the society.
Dormition of the Theotokos is celebrated by the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches.it is the commemoration of the death and ascension of Mary the mother of Jesus Christ.
World Humanitarian Day is an international day dedicated to recognising the sacrifices of every humanitarian worker all over the world and to specially remember those who died in the act of service.
International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is a United Nations-sponsored annual awareness day to speak up against religious bigotry and persecution globally.
The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is an international day selected by UNESCO to pay tribute and raise awareness on the transatlantic slave trade and the dangers of racism and prejudice.
International Day of Charity is celebrated on this day to commemorate the death of mother Teresa of Calcutta who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and to encourage social responsibility such as donating and volunteering.
World Suicide Prevention Day is noted in order to raise awareness on the causes of suicide and promote actions to prevent it.
Owain Glyndŵr is a Welsh national hero and the last native Prince of Wales .This day is celebrated to commemorate his legacy and leadership, which gave a voice to the people of Wales.
The International Day of Peace is dedicated to remembering and encouraging the ideals of peace for a world without war and violence.