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THE INCLUSION CALENDAR 2022
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Calendar
EDI Workshops:
Attend the Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Workshops scheduled for
Introduction 2022 Academic year. To register your attendance at any of these
workshops please visit the following links:
This calendar has been developed as a resource
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diverse cultures, faith and communities within our • https://ljmu.libcal.com/calendar/staffdev/racialliteracy
University. Moreover, the calendar displays key • https://ljmu.libcal.com/calendar/staffdev/racialliteracy2
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and world-wide. • https://ljmu.libcal.com/event/3803323
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This Calendar can be used: • Career Development programmes for staff from under-represented
groups
• To promote an inclusive study and work
environment Staff Networks:
• To ensure key University dates do not clash with
major diversity celebrations and festivals • Black, Asian and Minority Staff Network,
• To consult this calendar when scheduling • Staff Disability Network,
appointments • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) Staff Network,
• To assist the planning of our local diversity and • Women Academics Network,
inclusion events and activities. • Women in Professional Services Network.
If you would like to receive further information on the EDI workshops,
events, and staff development opportunities or on how to join any of
the staff networks, please email equality@ljmu.ac.uk.
The Inclusion Calendar 2022
January Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Special Days
2022
The World Summit for Social
Development established the
concept of social inclusion
Week 52. 1 2
to create an inclusive society 1st Mary, Mother of God – Catholic Christian,
where every individual, each Gantan-sai (New Year) – Shinto,
with rights and responsibilities, Global Family Day,
3 4 5 6 7 9
New Year’s Day/Hogmanay,
8
has an active role to play
in an environment that is 3rd Bank Holiday – England, Wales,
Week 1.
Scotland, Northern Ireland and ROI,
stable, safe, just and tolerant,
4th World Braille Day,
respects diversity, culture and Bank Holiday – Scotland,
equality of opportunity. 5th Twelfth Night – Christian,
6th Epiphany – Christian,
As we continue to deal Feast of the Theophany – Orthodox
with one of the greatest
challenges for generations, it
Week 2.
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Christian,
7th Feast of the Nativity – Orthodox Christian,
9th Baptism of the Lord Jesus – Christian,
is a pivotal moment to help
Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh – Sikh,
and support one another
10th Seijin no hi (Coming of Age Day)
and to be actively inclusive. – Shinto,
In difficult times people 13th Lohri/Maghi – Hindu, Sikh,
get anxious so inclusion
can create opportunities
for a sense of belonging,
Week 3.
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 14th Makar Sankranti – Hindu,
Pongal – Hindu,
Old New Year – Orthodox Christian,
strength, encouragement, 16th World Religion Day,
consideration, kindness and 17th Tu BiShvat – Judaism,
Martin Luther King Jr Day,
support with well-being at the
18th Thaipusam – Hindu,
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
core. Mahayana New Year (3 days from the
Week 4.
first full moon) – Buddhist,
In this year’s calendar Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
we look to key actions to – Christian,
drive equality, diversity 19th Timkat – Ethiopian Orthodox Christian,
and inclusion and help 24th International Day of Education,
25th Conversion of Saint Paul – Christian,
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mitigate the adverse impact
Robert Burns Night (Burns Night),
challenging times can have Week 5.
27th Holocaust Memorial Day,
on everyone. 28th Data Privacy Day,
31st Birthday of Guru Har Rai – Sikh.
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month | Celebration of Life Month |
Alcohol Concern Dry January | Thyroid Awareness Month |
All Jewish holidays begin at sundown
on the evening before.
The Inclusion Calendar 2022
February Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Special Days
2022
LGBTQ+
“Never be bullied into
Week 5. 1 2 3 4 5 6
silence. Never allow
yourself to be made a 1st Chinese New Year – Confucian, Daoist,
victim. Accept no one’s Buddhist,
definition of your life;
define yourself.”
Week 6. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Imbolc – Lughnassadh – Wicca/Pagan
Northern and Southern hemispheres,
World Hijab Day,
Harvey Fierstein. World Interfaith Harmony Week begins,
2nd Candlemas (Presentation of Christ in the
Though challenging for Temple) – Christian,
everyone, for some LGBTQ+ 3rd Setsubun-sai – Shinto,
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
people the pandemic came Time to Talk Day,
with added hardships. Abuse Week 7. 4th World Cancer Day,
and non-acceptance whilst 5th Vasant Panchami – Hindu,
6th Zacchaeus Sunday – Orthodox Christian,
isolating with their families,
7th UK Race Equality Week begins,
a loss of friends, support 8th Safer Internet Day,
networks and susceptibility 11th International Day of Women and Girls in
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
to mental health issues due Science,
to discrimination has resulted Week 8. World Day of the Sick,
in a more anxious and 12th Red Hand Day for Child Soldiers,
traumatic experience. 13th Triodion begins – Orthodox Christian,
Autism Sunday,
14th Saint Valentine’s Day,
Organisations should
15th Parinirvana Day/Nirvana Day – Buddhist,
continue efforts to advance
28
International Childhood Cancer Day,
LGBTQ+ inclusion and play Week 9. 16th Magha Puja (Sangha Day) – Buddhist,
a pivotal role in shaping 17th World Human Spirit Day,
the lives and well-being 20th Sunday of the Prodigal Son – Orthodox
of LGBTQ+ employees Christian,
and their families. Robust World Day of Social Justice,
LGBTQ+ inclusive policies 25th Intercalary Days begin – Baha’i,
International STAND UP to Bullying Day,
and practices will ensure
27th Meatfare Sunday – Orthodox Christian,
the safety and security 28th Lailat al Miraj – Islam.
of LGBTQ+ staff and their
representatives.
February is UK National Heart Month | Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans History Month |
Raynaud’s and Scleroderma Awareness Month |
All Jewish holidays begin at sundown
on the evening before.
The Inclusion Calendar 2022
March Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Special Days
2022 1st Intercalary Days (end) – Baha’i,
Saint David’s Day – Christian,
1 2 3 4 5 6
Shrove Tuesday – Christian,
Gender Equality Week 9.
Maha Shivaratri – Hindu,
International Wheelchair Day,
“We need to do a better Self Injury Awareness Day (SIAD),
job of putting ourselves Zero Discrimination Day,
2nd Nineteen Day Fast begins – Baha’i,
higher on our own ‘to do’ Ash Wednesday – Christian,
list.” Michelle Obama. 3rd World Hearing Day,
Likened to a shadow
Week 10. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 6th
7th
Cheesefare Sunday – Orthodox Christian,
Great Lent begins – Clean Monday
– Orthodox Christian,
pandemic is the rapidly
8th International Women’s Day,
unravelling precious progress 13th Sunday of Orthodoxy – Orthodox
that has been made towards Christian,
gender equality. Women’s 14th Nanakshahi (New Year) – Sikh,
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
jobs are more vulnerable 17th Saint Patrick’s Day – Christian,
in this crisis and together Week 11. Holika Dahan – Hindu,
with the spike in domestic Purim – Judaism,
Bank Holiday – Northern Ireland and ROI,
violence, rapid increase in 18th Holi – Hindu,
unpaid domestic and care Lailat al Bara’ah – Islam,
work and the risk shouldered Global Recycling Day,
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
by the world’s nurses, 19th Saint Joseph’s Day – Christian,
predominately women, Week 12. Hola Mohalla – Sikh,
means the social and 20th Spring Equinox,
Ostara – Mabon – Wicca/Pagan
economic toll will be paid
Northern and Southern hemispheres,
disproportionately by girls International Day of Happiness,
and women. 21st Naw-Rúz (New Year) – Baha’i,
Norooz (New Year) – Persian/Zoroastrian,
We cannot underestimate
the extraordinary and
Week 13.
28 29 30 31 International Day for the Elimination of
Racial Discrimination,
World Down Syndrome Day,
indispensable contributions
25th The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary
of women across all sectors. – Christian,
Women need to be given Annunciation to the Theotokos
equal opportunities in – Orthodox Christian,
leadership and decision- International Day of Remembrance
making roles and efforts must of the Victims of Slavery and the
be made to reduce gender Transatlantic Slave Trade,
26th Khordad Sal (Birth of Prophet
inequality. Zarathushtra) – Zoroastrian,
27th Mothering Sunday,
March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month | Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month | UK British Summer Time begins,
30th World Bipolar Day,
Marie Curie Cancer Care Great Daffodil Appeal Month | Women’s History Month |
31st International Transgender Day of Visibility.
All Jewish holidays begin at sundown
on the evening before.
The Inclusion Calendar 2022
April Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Special Days
2022
1 2 3
1st April Fool’s Day,
Use of Inclusive Week 13.
2nd Ramayana begins – Hindu,
Language Ugadi/Telugu New Year – Hindu,
Ramadan begins – Islam,
World Autism Awareness Day,
“Language changes… 6th International Asexuality Day,
But we need to be aware 7th World Health Day,
6 7 8 10
8th International Romani Day,
4 5 9
that as our language
10th Palm Sunday – Christian,
changes, so does our Week 14.
Rama Navami – Hindu,
theology change…This is 13th Songkran (Thai New Year) – Buddhist,
what is happening with 14th Maundy Thursday – Christian,
our attempts at inclusive Mahavir Jayanti – Jain,
Birth of the Khalsa (Vaisakhi) – Sikh,
language, which thus far Tamil New Year,
have been inconclusive
and unsuccessful.”
Madeline L’Engle.
Week 15.
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15th Good Friday – Christian,
Bank Holiday – England, Wales, Scotland
and Northern Ireland,
Lord’s Evening Meal – Jehovah’s Witness,
It is important to recognize 16th Theravada New Year – Buddhist,
that language has the ability Hanuman Jayanti – Hindu,
Passover – Judaism,
18 21 22 23 24
to build relationships and
forge connections, but it's
equally liable for creating
Week 16.
19 20 Lazarus Saturday – Orthodox Christian,
17th Easter Sunday – Christian,
Palm Sunday – Orthodox Christian,
barriers and impacting 18th Easter Monday – Christian,
on someone's sense of Birthday of Guru Angad Dev – Sikh,
belonging. Birthday of Guru Tegh Bahadur – Sikh,
Bank Holiday – England, Wales, Northern
Inclusive language avoids
jargon, acronyms, biases,
Week 17.
25 26 27 28 29 30 Ireland and ROI,
21st First Day of Ridvan – Baha’i,
22nd Holy Friday – Orthodox Christian,
slang, or expressions that
Earth Day,
discriminate. Being inclusive
23rd Saint George’s Day – Christian,
requires us to be welcoming, 24th Pascha (Easter) – Orthodox Christian,
positive, encouraging and 25th Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist
to reach out to others in – Christian,
our language, writing and 26th Lesbian Visibility Day,
actions. 28th Lailat al-Qadr – Islam,
Yom HaShoah – Judaism,
World Day for Health & Safety at Work,
29th Ninth Day of Ridvan – Baha’i,
April is Autism Awareness Month | Stress Awareness Month | 30th Saint James the Great’s Day – Orthodox
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month | Parkinson’s Awareness Month | Christian.
All Jewish holidays begin at sundown
on the evening before.The Inclusion Calendar 2022
May Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Special Days
2022
Well-being
“Your well-being must
Week 17. 1
never become an 1st Beltane – Samhain – Wicca/Pagan
afterthought. It must be Northern and Southern hemispheres,
your first act.” 2nd Twelfth Day of Ridvan – Baha’i,
Rasheed Ongunlaru.
Good mental health and
Week 18. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Eid al Fitr – Islam,
Birthday of Guru Arjan Dev – Sikh,
Bank Holiday – England, Wales,
Scotland, Northern Ireland and ROI,
well-being is an asset. 3rd Feast of Saints Philip and James
However due to the – Catholic Christian,
pandemic there has been a Akshaya Tritiya – Hindu, Jain,
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
significant impact to mental World Press Freedom Day,
health through increased Week 19. 4th Yom HaZikaron – Judaism,
exposure to all kinds of International Firefighters Day,
stressors. This has resulted in 5th Yom Ha’Atzmaut – Judaism,
8th World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day,
increased levels of anxiety,
12th International Nurses Day,
worry, stress and fear. 15th International Day of Families,
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
16th Vesak – Buddhist,
Workplace well-being has Week 20. 17th International Day Against Homophobia,
taken on a whole new Transphobia and Biphobia,
meaning and managers will 19th Lag BaOmer – Judaism,
need to be compassionate Global Accessibility Awareness Day,
and understanding that 21st World Day for Cultural Diversity for
Dialogue and Development,
many people will need time
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
22nd International Day for Biological Diversity,
to re-adjust when working 23rd Birthday of Guru Amar Das – Sikh,
Week 21.
life returns to some sort of 24th Declaration of the Báb – Baha’i,
normality. Ensuring well- 26th Ascension Day – Christian,
being requires all staff to 29th Ascension of Baha’u’llah – Baha’i,
be observant, to ask, to Yom Yerushalayim – Judaism,
listen and to be proactive in International Day of United Nations
30 31
engaging with others. Peacekeepers,
Week 22. 31st Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
– Catholic Christian,
World No Tobacco Day.
May is Action on Stroke Month | Mental Health Awareness Month| Hepatitis Awareness Month |
UK National Walking Month | Celiac Awareness Month |
All Jewish holidays begin at sundown
on the evening before.The Inclusion Calendar 2022
June Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Special Days
2022
Ageism Week 22. 1 2 3 4 5 1st Global Day of Parents,
“Aging is not lost youth but
2nd Ascension of the Lord – Orthodox
a new stage of opportunity Christian,
and strength.” Bank Holiday – England, Wales, Scotland
Betty Friedan. and Northern Ireland,
The pandemic highlighted
the challenges faced by
Week 23. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3rd Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday – England,
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland,
4th International Day of Innocent Children
Victims of Aggression,
older people, especially
5th Pentecost – Christian,
around the care and support Shavuot – Judaism,
they received, their ability to World Environment Day,
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
stay socially connected and 6th Bank Holiday – ROI,
the anxiety and fear of illness Week 24. 11th Global Wellness Day,
and death. 12th Race Unity Day – Baha’i,
Trinity Sunday – Christian,
It reminds us that different Pentecost – Orthodox Christian,
World Day against Child Labour,
cultures treat older people
14th World Blood Donor Day,
differently. Many Eastern
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
15th World Elder Abuse Awareness Day,
societies associate old age Week 25. 16th Corpus Christi – Catholic Christian
with wisdom and so value old Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev – Sikh,
age much more than their 17th World Day to Combat Desertification and
Western counterparts. Drought,
18th Autistic Pride Day,
All of us can become more 19th Father’s Day,
27 28 29 30
20th The Fast of the Holy Apostles – Orthodox
inclusive in our thinking so
Week 26. Christian,
that we don’t just tolerate World Refugee Day,
older people. We can 21st Summer Solstice,
reach out, engage and Litha – Yule – Wicca/Pagan Northern
learn. We can embrace and Southern hemispheres,
a level of experience and World Humanist Day,
understanding that only 22nd UK Windrush Day,
comes with age. 24th Sacred Heart of Jesus – Catholic
Christian,
Nativity of Saint John the Baptist
– Christian,
29th Feast of Saints Peter and Paul – Christian.
June is Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Month | Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Awareness Month |
LGBTQ Pride Month | Men’s Health Awareness Month | Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month |
All Jewish holidays begin at sundown
on the evening before.The Inclusion Calendar 2022
July Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Special Days
2022
Religion and Belief
“We may have different
Week 26. 1 2 3
religions, different
languages, different
coloured skin, but we all
belong to one human
race.” Kofi Annan.
Week 27. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4th
5th
US Independence Day,
Birthday of Guru Hargobind – Sikh,
7th Hajj – Islam,
The pandemic has slowed 8th Waqf al Arafa – Islam,
everyone down and 9th Eid al Adha – Islam,
destabilised regular routine. 10th Martyrdom of the Báb – Baha’i,
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
It’s become an exploratory 11th World Population Day,
time with people developing Week 28. 12th Orangemen’s Day,
new interests, hobbies and Bank Holiday – Northern Ireland,
13th Asalha Puja (Dharma Day) – Buddhist,
pastimes and a period of
14th International Non Binary People’s Day,
reflection, finding new ways 15th Saint Vladimir the Great Day – Orthodox
of living. Many faith groups Christian,
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
have discovered innovative World Youth Skills Day,
ways of connecting with Week 29. 17th World Day for International Justice,
people and unlocking new 18th Nelson Mandela International Day,
audiences. 22nd Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene
– Christian,
23rd Birthday of Emperor Haile Selassie
Religious coping is positively
– Rastafari,
associated with mental
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Birthday of Guru Har Krishan – Sikh,
health outcomes in terms Week 30. 24th Pioneer Day – Mormonism,
of quality of life, sense 25th Saint James the Great Day – Christian,
of meaning, source of 28th World Hepatitis Day,
comfort, acceptance and 30th Al-Hijra/Muharram – New Year – Islam,
hope. Organisations should International Day of Friendship,
continue promoting a work World Day against Trafficking Persons.
environment where religion,
belief and spirituality are seen
as opportunities for positive
enquiry and everyone is
treated with respect.
July is UV Safety Month | Make a Difference to Children Month |
International Women with Alopecia Month |Group B Strep Awareness Month |
All Jewish holidays begin at sundown
on the evening before.The Inclusion Calendar 2022
August Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Special Days
2022
Working Lives
“Remote work is this
Week 31. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1st Lammas – Christian,
Fast in honour of Holy Mother of Lord
incredible invitation to Jesus – Orthodox Christian,
really get good at building Lughnasadh – Imbolc – Wicca/Pagan
inclusive cultures.” Northern and Southern hemispheres,
Shane Metcalfe.
The working world is in
Week 32. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Summer Bank Holiday – Scotland and
ROI,
6th Feast of Transfiguration of Our Lord
transition as we adapt to new – Christian,
Transfiguration of the Lord – Orthodox
work norms. Home working
Christian,
with family responsibilities, 7th Tish’a B’av – Judaism,
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
isolation and well-being 8th Ashura – Islam,
concerns, offers new Week 33. 9th International Day of the World’s
challenges for individuals. Indigenous Peoples,
Businesses are addressing 10th Feast of Saint Lawrence – Christian,
work systems, accountability 11th Raksha Bandhan – Hindu,
and teamwork challenges. 12th International Youth Day,
15th Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary
Efficiencies of cost and time
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
– Catholic Christian,
savings with remote working Week 34. Dormition of the Theotokos – Orthodox
are asking new questions of Christian,
all of us. 18th Krishna Janmashtami – Hindu,
19th World Humanitarian Day,
Inclusion, trust and 22nd Queenship of Mary – Catholic Christian,
responsibility must be International Day Commemorating the
29 30 31
at the heart of our new Victims of Acts of Violence based on
Week 35. Religion or Belief,
and adapting working
23rd Paryushana Parvarambha begins – Jain,
arrangements. In many International Day for the Remembrance
cases they can offer us the of the Slave Trade and its Abolition,
opportunity to design afresh 24th Feast of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle
rather than revise the old. – Christian,
29th Beheading of Saint John the Baptist
– Christian,
Summer Bank Holiday – England, Wales
and Northern Ireland,
31st Ganesh Chaturthi – Hindu,
Samvatsari – Jain.
August is Health & Safety Month | Psoriasis Awareness Month | Black Business Month (US) |
Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month | MedicAlert Awareness Month |
All Jewish holidays begin at sundown
on the evening before.The Inclusion Calendar 2022
September Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Special Days
2022
Acknowledge
holidays of all
Week 35. 1 2 3 4
religions and cultures
“The essence of all 5th International Day of Charity,
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
religions is one. Only their 6th Colour Blind Awareness Day,
approaches are different.” Week 36. 8th Nativity of Virgin Mary – Christian,
Mahatma Gandhi. Nativity of the Theotokos – Orthodox
Christian,
Events to mark important International Literacy Day,
9th Anant Chaturdashi – Hindu,
religious festivals and 10th World Suicide Prevention Day,
14 15 18
celebrations have been
12 13 16 17
14th Triumph of the Cross – Christian,
curtailed or restricted by the Week 37. Exaltation of the Cross – Orthodox
pandemic. Holidays usually Christian,
spent with family, friends and 15th International Day of Democracy,
community were celebrated 18th International Equal Pay Day,
very differently. With staff 21st Feast of Saint Matthew – Christian,
now at home, organisations International Day of Peace,
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
World Alzheimer’s Day,
were unable to mark or 23rd Autumn Equinox,
Week 38.
acknowledge religious Mabon – Ostara – Wicca/Pagan
celebrations or holidays. Northern and Southern hemispheres,
Bi Visibility Day,
To build awareness of International Day of Sign Languages,
diversity and foster greater 25th World Deaf Day,
26 27 28 29 30
inclusivity organisations can 26th Rosh Hashanah – Judaism,
highlight and acknowledge Week 39. Navaratri begins – Hindu,
UK National Inclusion Week begins,
the variety of upcoming 27th Meskel – Ethiopian Orthodox Christian,
religious festivals and 28th Fast of Gedaliah – Judaism,
cultural holidays. This can be International Right to Know Day,
done through an inclusion 29th Michaelmas – Saint Michael and All
calendar, company intranet Angels – Christian,
or website, staff networks, World Heart Day.
training, celebration events
etc.
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month | Childhood Cancer Awareness Month |
Blood Cancer Awareness Month | World Alzheimer’s Month | World Dementia Awareness Month |
All Jewish holidays begin at sundown
on the evening before.The Inclusion Calendar 2022
October Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Special Days
2022
Race Equality
“The ultimate measure
Week 39. 1 2 1st International Day of Older Persons,
2nd Feast of the Guardian Angels – Christian,
International Day of Non-Violence,
of a person is not where 4th Blessing of the Animals – Christian,
one stands in moments of Saint Francis’ Day – Christian,
comfort and convenience, 5th Yom Kippur – Judaism,
but where one stands in
times of challenge and
Week 40. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Dussehra – Dasara – Hindu,
6th World Cerebral Palsy Day,
8th Mawlid al-Nabi – Islam,
controversy.” 9th Birthday of Guru Ram Das – Sikh,
Martin Luther King. 10th Sukkot begins – Judaism,
World Homeless Day,
The disproportionate impact World Mental Health Day,
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
11th International Day of the Girl Child,
of coronavirus on Black, Week 41. 13th World Sight Day,
Asian and Minority Ethnic 15th International Day of Rural Women,
(BAME) people to die from 16th World Food Day,
the disease highlighted and 17th Shemini Atzeret – Judaism,
exacerbated continuing International Day for the Eradication of
inequalities in education, Poverty,
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
health, incomes, employment 18th Feast of Saint Luke – Christian,
and housing. Week 42. Simchat Torah – Judaism,
World Menopause Day,
19th International Pronouns Day,
Now more than ever it is 24th Diwali – Deepavali – Hindu, Sikh, Jain,
vital for organisations to Bandi Chhor Divas – Sikh
review and strengthen their United Nations Day,
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Race Equality Strategy and 26th Birth of the Báb – Baha’i,
ensure this is supported by a Week 43. Intersex Awareness Day
comprehensive Action Plan. It 27th Birth of Baha’u’llah – Baha’i,
is important to act decisively 28th Feast of Saints Simon and Jude
– Christian,
around race equality and
29th World Stroke Day,
inclusion. 30th British Summer Time ends,
31
31st All Hallows’ Eve – Christian,
Week 44. Reformation Day – Protestant Christian,
Samhain (Halloween) – Beltane – Wicca/
Pagan Northern and Southern
hemispheres,
Bank Holiday – ROI.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Down Syndrome Awareness Month |
Black History Month (UK) | Lupus Awareness Month | Global Diversity Awareness Month |
Menopause Awareness Month |
All Jewish holidays begin at sundown
on the evening before.The Inclusion Calendar 2022
November Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Special Days
2022
Building Community
"The greatness of a
Week 44. 1 2 3 4 5 6
community is most
accurately measured 1st All Saints’ Day – Christian,
2nd All Souls’ Day – Christian,
by the compassionate
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie I
actions of its members." – Rastafari,
Week 45.
Coretta Scott King. 8th Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev – Sikh,
Intersex Day of Solidarity,
The Covid pandemic showed 9th Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
us that collaboration and – Catholic Christian,
11th Armistice Day,
inclusion are a priority. As
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
13th Remembrance Sunday,
a result, we are learning to World Kindness Day,
Week 46.
build community from within UK Interfaith Week begins,
our organisations, reaching 14th World Diabetes Day,
out not only to staff and 15th Nativity Fast begins – Orthodox Christian,
customers, but also to our 16th International Day for Tolerance,
wider connections of family 17th International Students’ Day,
21 24 25 26 27
18th International STAND UP to Bullying Day,
22 23
and the world at large.
Week 47.
UK Disability History Month begins,
19th International Men’s Day,
Building community is now 20th Feast of Christ the King – Christian,
a development priority Transgender Day of Remembrance,
for many organisations. It Universal Children’s Day,
offers new ways of bringing 21st Presentation of the Theotokos – Orthodox
28 30
people together to leverage Christian,
their collective experience,
address priority issues, tackle
Week 48.
29 24th Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur – Sikh,
US Thanksgiving,
25th International Day for the Elimination of
poverty and disadvantage,
Violence against Women,
and build all that matters to 26th Day of the Covenant – Baha’i,
us. 27th Advent Sunday – Christian,
28th Ascension of Abdu’l-Bahá – Baha’i,
30th Saint Andrew’s Day – Christian,
Bank Holiday – Scotland.
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month | Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month |
Mouth Cancer Action Month | COPD Awareness Month |
Movember Men’s Health Awareness Month |
All Jewish holidays begin at sundown
on the evening before.The Inclusion Calendar 2022
December Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Special Days
2022
Disability Champions
“So many of our dreams at
Week 48. 1 2 3 4
first seem impossible, then 1st World AIDS Day,
they seem improbable, 2nd International Day for the Abolition of
and then, when we Slavery,
summon the will, they soon
become inevitable.”
Week 49. 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3rd International Day of Persons with
Disabilities,
5th International Volunteer Day,
Christopher Reeve. 8th Rohatsu (Bodhi Day) – Buddhist,
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
People living with disabilities – Christian,
have been disproportionately 10th Human Rights Day,
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
impacted by Covid and 12th International Universal Health Coverage
Week 50. Day,
have faced many barriers
18th International Migrants Day,
such as a potentially higher 19th Chanukah begins – Judaism,
risk of contracting the virus 20th International Human Solidarity Day,
due to underlying conditions 21st Winter Solstice,
or have difficulty engaging Yule – Litha – Wicca/Pagan Northern
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in preventative measures or and Southern hemispheres,
experienced disruptions to Week 51. 24th Christmas Eve – Christian,
health and social services 25th Christmas Day – Christian,
Feast of the Nativity – Orthodox Christian,
they normally rely on.
26th Saint Stephen’s Day – Christian,
Zarathosht Diso (Death of Prophet
Appointing Disability Zarathushtra) – Zoroastrian,
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Champions can be a key Boxing Day,
strategy towards achieving Week 52. Kwanzaa begins,
disability inclusion. They can Bank Holiday – England, Wales,
ensure that the inclusion Scotland, Northern Ireland and ROI,
of people with disability 27th Bank Holiday – England, Wales,
Scotland, Northern Ireland and ROI,
always remains on the
28th Holy Innocents – Christian,
agenda, particularly during 30th Feast of the Holy Family – Catholic
challenging transitional Christian,
periods. 31st Watch Night – Christian,
New Year’s Eve/Hogmanay.
December is Universal Month for Human Rights | AIDS Awareness Month |
Decembeard | Spiritual Literacy Month |
All Jewish holidays begin at sundown
on the evening before.Our standard online PDF calendar is now designed and
produced in a format which allows universal access so
that content can be used by as many people as possible
including people with disabilities or vision impairment.
It makes it easier for people with disabilities to access the
calendar with the aid of assistive technology software
and devices like screen magnifiers, screen readers,
speech-recognition software, text-to-speech software,
alternative input devices and refreshable Braille displays.
This is also offered as an option in our Bespoke online PDF
calendars as well.
The main benefits of an accessible calendar include:
• Reaching a wider audience,
• Increased inclusion,
• Improved organisational image and profile,
• Better engagement,
• Increased usability,
• Provides greater participation and sense of belonging
for many staff,
• Complements and brings greater value to overall
equality, diversity and inclusion activities.THE INCLUSION CALENDAR 2022
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