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World Wildlife Day is celebrated annually on the 3rd of March in support of animals and plants, marking their contribution to our lives and the health of the planet. 

This year is the 50th anniversary of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), an international agreement between governments to ensure that trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species. Today, it grants varying degrees of protection … Keep Reading

Did you know approximately 39.5% of people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lifetimes (National Cancer Institute)? 

World Cancer Day is held every 4 February and is a global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), the largest and oldest international cancer organisation dedicated to reducing the global cancer burden, promoting greater equity, and integrating cancer control into the world health and development agenda.

By raising worldwide awareness, improving education … Keep Reading

Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10th December; the day on which the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. More widely, the month of December is marked as Universal Human Rights Month, providing a time to reflect on the way we treat others, and to do what we can in the fight for equality.

In recognition of this important month, we have made four articles about human rights from the archives … Keep Reading

World Mental Health Day has been recognised on 10th October by the World Health Organisation for over 70 years, with the aim of ensuring that mental health is treated on a par with physical health 🧠

As well as being a chance to talk about mental health in general, the day also encourages individuals to call on national and local government to prioritise reducing the factors known to pose a risk to people’s mental health, enhancing those known to protect … Keep Reading