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Self Injury Awareness Day

Every year on March 1, Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD) is held to raise awareness of intentional self-injury behaviours like “cutting” and other forms of self-harm and to connect people in need with resources. The deliberate infliction of bodily harm on oneself is known as self-harm and is also referred to as “cutting.” Skin carving, self-medication, …

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Zero Discrimination Day

We celebrate everyone’s right to a full, productive, and respectful life on March 1 as Zero Discrimination Day. Inclusion, compassion, harmony, and, most importantly, a movement for change are the primary goals of Zero Discrimination Day. Zero Discrimination Day has sparked a global movement to end all forms of discrimination. Under the heading “Saving lives:” …

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International Day of Zero Tolerance for female Genital Mutilation 6th February

Every year on February 6, the UN hosts the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation as part of its efforts to put an end to the practice. It was first displayed in 2003. Female genital mutilation (FGM) refers to all practices that include changing or harming the female genitalia for non-medical purposes. …

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