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Holocaust remembrance day. ××× ×ש××× Yom Hashoah is a day for Jews to remember the Holocaust. The name comes from the Hebrew word 'shoah', which means 'whirlwind'. Yom Hashoah was established in Israel in 1959 by law. It falls on the 27th of the Jewish month of Nissan. pic.x.com/rYkoqogFVX

Deaf Awareness Week will take place from the 6th to the 12th of May, and this year the theme is āCollaborationā. This year's theme aims to encourage a collaborative environment ā this means individuals, organisations and governments work together to create an inclusive society. pic.x.com/ZwZfoVOZuB

Black inclusion Week is an annual event which aims to celebrate and highlight the importance of Black inclusion and uplift Black voices. This year it is taking place from 13th to 19th of May 2024 with the theme āEmpowered for change: Building a better future togetherā. pic.x.com/aVEgCZnElI

International Day Against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia was created to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex people and all people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions. pic.x.com/85MlsbdwUV



Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM). With celebration education and efforts to raise awareness of the histories and experiences of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people, GRTHM helps to tackle prejudice challenge myths and to amplify the voices of Gypsy, Roma and Travellers pic.x.com/gKQOuJPs0W



The purpose of this day is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect. pic.x.com/AH4IWtgsfW


This year Mencap want to show the world the incredible things that people with a learning disability achieve, smashing misconceptions about what people can do and shining a light on the stigma many still face every day. Follow this link to find out more: mencap.org.uk/LDWeek pic.x.com/9PAf4lI2oQ


2024 Exmouth Pride will be an amazing day of celebrating diversity and providing support for their LGBT+ family in East Devon. BSL interpretation for much of the main stage and the Deaf Academy will be with them. Please follow them on social media for up to date announcements. pic.x.com/t8cHRKzYsa