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/