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 Diabetes Day is observed on this day to raise global awareness on diabetes mellitus and to celebrate Sir Frederick Banting ,who discovered the insulin together with Charles Best in 1922.
International Men's Day is a universal awareness day for many issues faced by men which include parental alienation, suicide, violence and abuse.
Image above: 'Father and Son with Horse, Swansea, from series No Place Like Home © Richard Ansett 2021
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is noted to raise awareness of the need to eradicate any form of violence toward women. These include gender based violence resulting in psychological, physical or sexual harm, be it in public or private life.
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.
Since 1977, Commonwealth Day has been celebrated by the 56 Commonwealth nations to foster shared values and principles in pursuit for a peaceful and sustainable future.
Created by the United Nations General Assembly on 28 June 2012, the International Day of Happiness is celebrated throughout the world to remind people of the importance of happiness.
World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated annually. On this day members of the United Nations are encouraged to raise awareness of autism and autistic individuals,to further increase the need to improve the quality of life of people living with autism.
World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated annually. It is primarily promoted and sponsored by the World Health Organization and other organisations concerned with health.