It was the start of her second attempt to fly around the world at the equator; an earlier try in March had ended just a few days into the trip when her Lockheed Electra L-10E crashed during takeoff in Honolulu. Despite that incident, Earhart remained determined to be the first pilot, man or woman, to […]
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INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END OBSTETRIC FISTULA
International Day to End Obstetric Fistula is observed every year on May 23. It is an international holiday for gathering support and spreading awareness about obstetric fistula, a childbirth-related injury that majorly affects women in poor economic regions. Medically, it is described as a hole in the birth canal that occurs due to prolonged labor […]
Mother’s Day, a celebration to honor women in our families to show that they feel loved.
Mother’s Day has roots in both ancient and modern traditions honoring mothers, but the contemporary holiday as we know it began in the United States. The first national observance took place on May 10, 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation calling on Americans to honor mothers on the second Sunday in May with displays of the […]
Equal Pay Day for AAPI women.
AAPI Women’s Equal Pay Day 2026 is observed on Sunday, May 3, to highlight the wage gap faced by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander women. AAPI Women’s Equal Pay Day is held annually on May 3 to mark how many days into the year women in the AAPI community must work to earn what men […]
International Girls in ICT Day 2026 will be celebrated on 23 April under the theme “AI for Development: Girls shaping the digital future”.
The ITU global celebration of the International Girls in ICT Day will be co-hosted, on 23 April, by the Europe and Americas regions, featuring a live link between Tirana, Albania and Brasília, Brazil. The Global Celebration will be on a webcast. Girls in ICT day was launched by ITU in 2011. It is a global […]
“Our Power, Our Planet”. Let’s Celebrate Earth Day!
Take a step towards a greener tomorrow. Every small effort makes a big difference! Happy Earth Day! The theme “Our Power, Our Planet” for Earth Day 2026 emphasizes the importance of community participation in sustaining environmental protections that affect the cost of living, public health, infrastructure reliability, and long-term stability. This theme is particularly impactful […]
Volunteer Recognition Day is observed every year on April 20.
Volunteer Recognition Day is observed every year on April 20. As the name suggests, it is a day to honor, recognize and celebrate the selfless individuals who volunteer their time and energy to help others and promote good causes. Volunteers do all this without expecting compensation or appreciation for their efforts and this is what […]
International Microvolunteering Day is observed annually on April 15.
International Microvolunteering Day is observed annually on April 15. It’s to raise awareness of the microvolunteering concept and how it can empower worthy causes and individuals to make the world better through bite-sized actions. It’s also an opportunity for micro-volunteering platforms, volunteer-involving organizations, and individuals to connect in a synced effort to further their contributions […]
The Zonta Club of Riverside presents Join Me for a Cup of Coffee or Tea
The Zonta Club of Riverside presents “Join Me for a Cup of Coffee or Tea” Come join us and…Learn how you can Build a Better World for Women and Girls! The Zonta Club of Riverside presents “Join Me for a Cup of Coffee or Tea”… It’s a club meeting that introduces advocacy, service and a […]
National Girl Me Too Day
National Girl Me Too Day is observed on April 7 each year. The day celebrates the strength and endurance of women of all ages and the progress that they have made together. Every woman can be a source of inspiration – neighbors, shopkeepers, sisters, even strangers. The women in our lives inspire us to be […]