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Diversity dates in December

28th November - 6th December

 

Hanukkah - A Jewish festival, also known as the Festival of Lights, which commemorates the recovery of Jerusalem and the subsequent rededication of the Second Temple at the end of the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE.

 

1st December

 

World Aids Day - This World AIDS Day, use red ribbons and their ready-made events materials to help raise awareness in your workplace and raise vital funds for National AIDS Trust.

 

2nd December

 

National Grief Awareness week - Raising awareness of the impact of grief as a bereavement may lead to physical and mental problems if early access to support is not offered.

 

3rd December

 

International Day of People with Disabilities - Visit the website to download a host of resources to support this day in the workplace.

 

10th December

 

Human Rights Day - This year’s Human Rights Day theme relates to 'Equality' and Article 1 of the UDHR – “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”

 

18th December

 

International Migrants Day - Migration should be a choice, not a necessity. On #MigrantsDay, let’s reaffirm our commitment to safe and dignified migration for all.

 

20th December

 

International Human Solidarity Day - this is a day to celebrate our unity in diversity

 

25th December

 

Christmas - an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world.

 

Find a full list of observances across December here.