Important Dates
Important International and Canadian Human Rights Dates.
These dates are an opportunity to understand more about the history of the development of the human rights we all enjoy in Canada. The United Nations designates international days to focus the world on the issues in which the UN has an interest and commitment. The following are some of the dates that are recognized here in Canada.
January 27
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Honour Holocaust victims and educate to prevent future acts of genocide.
http://www.un.org/holocaustremembrance/emainpage.shtml
February
Black History Month
Celebrate the contributions of the Black community to our country, province and community.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/multiculturalism/black/index.asp
March 8
International Women's Day
Celebrate the progress made in the rights of women
http://www.unac.org/en/news_events/un_days/women1.asp
March 21
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Raise awareness of racism.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/multiculturalism/march21/index.asp
April 17
Equality Day
Celebrate the anniversary of Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms that
provides for equality.
http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/pdp-hrp/canada/frdm-eng.cfm
May 17
International Day Against Homophobia
is a rallying event offering
an opportunity for people to get together and reach out to one another.
www.homophobiaday.org
May
Asian Heritage Month
Celebrate the contributions of the Asian community to our country, province and community.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/multiculturalism/asian/index.asp
June 21
National Aboriginal Day
http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/canada/11/jna-nad-eng.cfm
June 27
Multiculturalism Day
http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/canada/11/multi-eng.cfm
December 3
International Day of Disabled Persons
Raise awareness of the needs and concerns of disabled people.
http://www.unac.org/en/news_events/un_days/disabled1.asp
December 10
Human Rights Day
Celebrate and educate about human rights and fundamental freedoms by hosting an event, undertaking
an activity or taking action.
http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/humanrights/index.html
