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Human Rights Day 2024
Today is the United Nations Human Rights Day. It takes place on the 10th December every year and marks the end of 16 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence, a global campaign calling for an end to all forms of gender based violence.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (Oct 17)
Today (Thursday October 17th) is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. It’s a day to raise awareness, eliminate shame and stigma, and signpost to support.
International Translation Day & International Day of Sign Languages 2024
This month it has been International Translation Day (30th September) and International Day of Sign Languages (23rd September).
World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th)
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. It’s a day to raise awareness, combat myths and misconceptions, and eliminate shame and stigma.
Fundraising Events
Fancy a challenge? Keen to get more active? Looking to support a local charity?
Alcohol Awareness Week 2024
This week is Alcohol Awareness Week. It’s a week to get people thinking about drinking. This year’s theme is “Understanding Alcohol Harm” and looking at the mental and physical health impacts of alcohol and signposting to support and advice for those who feel their level of drinking is harming them.
Learning Disability Week 2024
Last week was Learning Disability Week in the UK. This year’s theme is “Do You See Me?” it’s about being seen, heard and valued in society.
Refugee Week
This week is Refugee Week in the UK. It’s a week to celebrate the contributions, creativity, and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
The Mental Health Foundation’s Mental Health Awareness Week is happening this week (15th to the 21st May 2023) and this year’s theme is Anxiety. Their hope is to kickstart a nationwide conversation about anxiety, encourage people to talk about their experiences and to share any helpful ideas about how they manage anxiety.
Support through the Justice system & Reporting to the Police
At Moray Rape Crisis we have a specialist advocacy service to help people who are thinking about reporting to the police, or have already made a report, navigate the criminal justice system.
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