Observances
Events
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American Indian Citizenship Day
American Indian Citizenship Day commemorates the passage of the Indian Citizenship Act in 1924, granting United States citizenship to all Native Americans born in the country.
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World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by refugees and displaced persons. The day seeks to promote empathy, understanding, and support for the millions of people…
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Women’s Equality Day, US
Women's Equality Day commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote in the United States.
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of the World's Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous peoples. It is…
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World Humanitarian Day
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is held every year on August 19 to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people…