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 Workers' Day ,also known as Labour Day, is celebrated annually on this day. It commemorates the contributions and struggles of the working classes. This day is also used to raise awareness on work related issues such as health and safety, fair wages and favourable working environment.
World Red Cross/Red Crescent Day is an annual celebration in honour of the organisation and its humanitarian work globally. It is also in honour of it's founding father, Jean-Henri Dunant, who was born on this day in 1828.
The International Day of Families is observed on this day annually. First proclaimed by the UN general assembly in 1993, it strives to reflect and raise awareness of the importance of family as the bedrock of society.
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is marked to celebrate diversity and raise awareness of the issues of racism and discrimination. It was sanctioned by the United Nations in 2002.
Pride month is dedicated to the celebration and commemoration of LGBTQ+ community.It began after the Stonewall riots of 1969 in America. In this month parades, concerts and various events are held to raise awareness for the equal rights and justice of people who identify as LGBTQ+.
World Environment Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness and promote action towards sustainable actions for protecting the environment. It is celebrated by many governments and non-governmental organisations.
World Refugee Day was enacted on 20 June 2001, as a mark of respect to the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. Organized by the United Nations, it is designed to celebrate refugees all over the world.
World Population Day is commemorated to raise awareness of the various issues associated with population such as the importance of family planning, maternal health, poverty and human rights . It was established by the United Nations as a result of the massive interest people had in Five Billion Day in 1987.
Nelson Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela,a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician .it is celebrated in appreciation of the 67 years that Nelson Mandela spent fighting for justice, equality and human rights for all.
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated to commemorate the Innocenti Declaration of August 1990 signed by government officials, WHO, UNICEF and other organizations to encourage , protect and support breastfeeding ,as well the general health of mothers and their babies.