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.
World Religion Day derives from the Baháʼí principles of the singleness of religion and of progressive revelation, which describe religion as continuously developing throughout generations. The purpose of World Religion Day is to highlight the ideas that the underlying spiritual principles in the world's religions are harmonious, and that religions plays an important role in uniting humanity.
Martin Luther King Jr Day is a federal holiday in the United States marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr who fought for the human rights and dignity of all people, and the contribution made by his legacy towards a just and equitable world.
International Day of Education is marked in celebration of the role of education for peace, development and creating opportunities for mankind to live to its fullest potentials.
Holocaust Memorial Day is an international memorial day for the victims of the Holocaust, which resulted in the genocide of one third of the Jewish people, along with countless members of other minorities, by Nazi Germany between 1933 and 1945.
Leprosy is a neglected tropical disease which still occurs in more than 120 countries, with more than 200 000 new cases reported every year. This day is commemorated to increase the public awareness of leprosy or Hansen's disease.
This day is marked internationally to continue to raise awareness of cancer and to also encourage its detection, prevention and treatment.
World Day of Social Justice is an international day of awareness to promote social justice and tackle social inequality such as poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, human rights ,sexual identity and biological prejudice and religious bigotry.
Zero Discrimination Day is aimed at promoting equality and highlighting how people can become better informed and that everyone deserves to live a full and productive life. This day is commemorated to promote inclusion, compassion and peace.
In 1997, the first World Book Day took place in the UK and Ireland to encourage young people to read. World Book Day was created by UNESCO on 23rd April 1995 as a universal celebration of books and reading.
International Women's Day is a global awareness day celebrated yearly .It's aim being to give a voice to the plights of women, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, abuse against women, violence and reproductive rights.