12 events found. Events Views Navigation Event Views Navigation List List Month Day Today 6/26/2027 June 26, 2027 – 10/10/2027 October 10, 2027 Select date. June 2027 Sat 26 INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AND ILLICIT TRAFFICKING June 26, 2027  International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2027 26 June 2027 | Prevention, Awareness, and Action The International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, is observed annually on June 26 to strengthen global action and cooperation toward a society free of drug abuse. Drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking can have serious consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Substance misuse can affect physical and mental well-being, education, relationships, livelihoods, and community safety. The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking reminds us that addressing drug-related challenges requires prevention, education, accessible support, and coordinated action. 🧠 Promote accurate information and drug prevention education. 👨‍👩‍👧 Support young people and families with positive, healthy alternatives. 🤝 Encourage people affected by substance use to seek appropriate help without stigma. ⚖️ Strengthen efforts to prevent illicit drug trafficking and protect communities. 📢 Challenge misinformation and harmful attitudes surrounding drug use and recovery. Prevention starts with awareness, but lasting progress also requires supportive communities, effective health services, and evidence-based approaches. Let us build communities where people have the knowledge, support, and opportunities to make healthier choices and live free from the harms associated with drug abuse and illicit trafficking. Raise Awareness. Prevent Drug Abuse. Support Recovery. Protect Communities. #InternationalDayAgainstDrugAbuseAndIllicitTrafficking #WorldDrugDay #DrugPrevention #SayNoToDrugAbuse #StopDrugTrafficking #SubstanceAbusePrevention #YouthAwareness #CommunityHealth #PublicHealth #SHEADCentre Sun 27 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEAFBLINDNESS 2027 June 27, 2027 🤝 International Day of Deafblindness 2027 27 June 2027  The International day of deaf blindness is observed annually on June 27 to recognize deaf blindness as a distinct disability and promote the rights, inclusion, and equal participation of deafblind individuals worldwide. People who are deafblind may experience combined hearing and vision loss, creating unique challenges in communication, education, mobility, access to information, healthcare, and participation in society. The International Day of Deafblindness is an opportunity to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and recognize the rights, abilities, and contributions of people who are deafblind. 💙 Promote accessible communication and information. 🤝 Create inclusive communities where everyone can participate. 📚 Support equal access to education and learning. 🏥 Ensure healthcare and essential services are accessible. 🦯 Improve mobility, assistive technology, and independent living opportunities. ⚖️ Protect the rights and dignity of people with disabilities. Inclusion is more than awareness. It means removing barriers and creating environments where everyone can learn, work, communicate, and participate with dignity. Let us build a society where disability does not limit opportunity and where every person is seen, heard, respected, and included. Accessibility is a right. Inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. 💙 #InternationalDayOfDeafblindness #DeafblindAwareness #Inclusion #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion #EqualOpportunities #DisabilityRights #InclusiveCommunities #LeaveNoOneBehind #SHEADCentre July 2027 Wed 28 WORLD HEPATITIS DAY (WHO) July 28, 2027 🧡 World Hepatitis Day 2027 28 July 2027 | Know It. Prevent It. Test It. Treat It. Viral hepatitis remains a major global health challenge, affecting millions of people and potentially causing serious liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. World Hepatitis Day is an opportunity to raise awareness, promote prevention, and encourage people to know their hepatitis status. 🧪 Get tested. Many people with viral hepatitis may have no symptoms for years. 💉 Get vaccinated. Vaccination is an important way to prevent hepatitis B. 🧼 Practise prevention. Safe hygiene, safe injections, and avoiding exposure to infected blood and body fluids can reduce transmission. 🏥 Seek care early. People who test positive should be linked to appropriate healthcare and treatment. 📢 Fight stigma. Accurate information and compassionate support can encourage more people to seek testing and care. Ending viral hepatitis requires stronger prevention, accessible testing, effective treatment, and community awareness. Know your status. Take action. Protect your liver. Help create a hepatitis-free future. Test. Treat. Prevent. Eliminate Hepatitis. 🧡   August 2027 Sun 1 WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK 2027(WHO) August 1, 2027 – August 7, 2027 WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK 2027 Supporting Breastfeeding, Strengthening Families, Building Healthier Communities Breastfeeding is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to give a child a strong foundation for life. It provides essential nutrients, strengthens the baby’s immune system, supports healthy growth and development, and creates a special bond between mother and child. World Breastfeeding Week is an important opportunity to raise awareness about the vital role breastfeeding plays in the health, growth, and development of children, while also highlighting the support mothers need to breastfeed successfully. But breastfeeding should not be seen as the responsibility of mothers alone. Mothers need support. Families, healthcare workers, employers, communities, and policymakers all have a role to play in creating an environment where mothers can make informed decisions and breastfeed safely and confidently. Every breastfeeding mother deserves access to accurate information, quality maternal and child health services, and compassionate support. Healthcare workers can provide proper guidance on breastfeeding techniques and address challenges that mothers may experience. Families can support mothers by helping with household responsibilities and creating a comfortable environment for breastfeeding. Employers can contribute by providing breastfeeding-friendly workplaces and adequate maternity support. Communities can help by challenging stigma, misinformation, and harmful practices surrounding breastfeeding. 🌍 A Shared Responsibility Promoting breastfeeding is not only about encouraging mothers to breastfeed. It is about creating the conditions that make informed and safe breastfeeding possible. SHEAD Centre calls on communities, healthcare professionals, families, employers, policymakers, and development partners to continue supporting mothers and protecting the health and wellbeing of children. Let us promote accurate information. Let us support breastfeeding mothers. Let us strengthen maternal and child health services. Let us create breastfeeding-friendly communities. When mothers are supported, children have a stronger start in life. When children thrive, communities become healthier. This World Breastfeeding Week, let us stand together to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding for healthier mothers, healthier children, and healthier communities. Thu 19 WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY 2027 August 19, 2027 WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY 2027 Honouring