Events
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Raises awareness about elder abuse and promotes respect, protection and support for seniors worldwide.
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Juneteenth Day
Honors the freedom and faith of Black Americans and strengthens our commitment to racial justice.
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World Refugee Day
Highlights the resilience of refugees and calls for global support to protect their rights and safety.
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Canada Day
Celebrates Canada's history, culture and national unity honoring the values that bring Canadians together.
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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Raises awareness and urges action to end human trafficking and support victims.
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Anniversary of Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
Commemorates the victims of the 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing and advocates for global peace, nuclear disarmament and the prevention of nuclear warfare.
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous People and Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
Recognizes the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People, celebrating Indigenous cultures and rights, and commemorates the Nagasaki atomic bombing, honoring victims and advocating for peace and nuclear disarmament.
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Feast Day of St. Clare
St. Clare of Assisi, inspired by St. Francis, founded the Poor Clares and embraced a life of "privilege of perfect poverty," rejecting marriage plans from her wealthy parents. She died on August 11, 1253.
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Assumption of Mary
The Feast of the Assumption honors the day the Blessed Virgin Mary was taken body and soul into heaven.
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World Humanitarian Day
Promotes humanitarian efforts and supports vulnerable communities worldwide.
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Feast of Our Lady of Częstochowa
Our Lady of Częstochowa, also known as the Black Madonna, is a revered painting of the Blessed Virgin with the Child Jesus. She is the Patron and Protector of Poland under this title.
