Archives: Cancer Months

Stomach Cancer Awareness Day is observed on November 30th. The day is used by groups like My Gut Feeling to promote awareness on the risks of stomach cancer, and to promote resources

World AIDS Day is observed on December 1st. The day raises awareness of the AIDS pandemic, and serves as a time of remembrance of those who died of the disease.

Women’s Brain Health Day is marked on December 2nd. The day brings attention to the importance of including sex and gender in research, as dementia, stroke and depression occur more frequently in

International Day of Persons with Disabilities is marked on December 3rd. The day aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disability, and was created by the United Nations.

International Volunteer Day is celebrated on December 5th. A United Nations holiday, the day celebrates and honours the contributions of volunteers to philanthropic and other causes across the world.

Human Rights Day is marked on December 10th. The day coincides with the adoption of the United Nations proclamation of human rights in 1948, and celebrates the advancements of human rights and