A day to recognize those who put themselves at risk to help those in need. The day serves to honor those working in humanitarian efforts as well as work to inspire others to get involved in the future. Further reading: http://www.un.org/en/events/humanitarianday/

Recognizing the efforts of organizations and individuals who contribute to help alleviate the suffering caused by humanitarian crises and poverty around the world. Each year the UN invites all its member states to participate by increasing public awareness and committing themselves to charitable efforts. Further reading: http://www.un.org/en/events/charityday/

A day to respect those who we have lost to suicide as well as speak up and begin reducing the stigma of mental health and reduce the of scale of suicides globally. The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), the WHO and the World Federation for Mental Health collaborate host this day in hopes of raising awareness and showing commitment to preventing suicides.

Intended to celebrate the ideals of peace both within and between nations, this day is commemorated by people around the world through individual actions and community wide events. Further reading: http://internationaldayofpeace.org

This day represents the opportunity that everyone world wide should have to improve their heart health and intervene in cardiovascular disease.The World Heart Federation hosts to promote the importance of creating a healthy heart environments at home, work, and elsewhere. Further reading: http://www.world-heart-federation.org/what-we-do/awareness/world-heart-day/

This week aims to raise awareness about midwives in the US making their impact on women’s health known to the greater population. Events are held throughout the week to appreciate those midwives who are currently serving our communities and increase knowledge about the field of midwifery. Further reading: http://www.midwife.org/National-Midwifery-Week

A day to celebrate and commemorate the work of teachers and teaching organizations around the world for their part in contributing to the ideals of education equity worldwide. Further reading: http://www.worldteachersday.org/map/

This day serves to increase awareness about the importance of mental health globally, and begin reducing the stigma that has been attached to the issue. Today provides an opportunity for those working in the field of mental health to speak about their work, as well as what is still required to make an impact on this issue around the world. Further reading: http://www.who.int/mental_health/world-mental-health-day/en/

A UN sponsored day to promote the need to reduce and eradicate the burden of poverty that faces people around the world through raising awareness and highlighting efforts to combat poverty. Further reading: http://www.un.org/en/events/povertyday/