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 […]
The REDress Project, a living memorial for that honors and celebrates MMIW
The REDress Project is a public art installation created by Métis artist Jaime Black in 2010 (with its first major exhibition in 2011) to raise awareness about the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis in Canada and the United States. It has since become a global symbol of remembrance, resilience, and justice for Indigenous […]
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 […]
Denim Day, “Wear Denim and Raise Awareness!”
On Denim Day, which takes place on the last Wednesday in April — April 29 this year — we stand in solidarity with sexual assault survivors and victims. Celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of April, Denim Day started as a campaign against sexual assault apologists. In the summer of 1992 in Italy, an […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rainn Day, a day which we celebrate the organization that helps survivors and educates communities on prevention on Rape, Abuse & Incest.
April is sexual assault awareness month, which is an annual campaign that has provided awareness for the last 25 years. April focuses on organizations that helps with prevention, supports survivors and educates in the fight against sexual violence. This year ‘s theme is “25 years stronger: looking back, moving forward.” We would like to share […]
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 […]