24 February is Swedish Finns' Day. The Swedish Finns are a national minority group in Sweden, estimated at just over 700 000 people. The reason why 24 February was chosen to highlight the history, language and culture of the Swedish-Finnish minority as part of the Swedish cultural heritage is because it is the birthday of the folklorist Carl Axel Gottlund. He lived between [...].
8 April is International Roma Day, also known as Roma National Day. It honours the memory of the first Roma Congress held in London in 1971, when the International Gypsy Committee was transformed into the International Romani Union (IRU). The Roma are not linked to a specific country, but are spread all over the world. Despite this, the [...].
9 May is Europe Day, a celebration of peace and cohesion in Europe. It marks the anniversary of the historic Schuman Declaration, when France's then Foreign Minister Robert Schuman proposed a new form of political cooperation in Europe to make another war unthinkable after the era of devastating wars. Schuman's proposal is today considered the starting point [...].
17 May is the International Day against Homophobia, Transgenderism and Biphobia. The choice of this particular date is because it marks the commemoration of a historic moment in 1990 when the World Health Organisation (WHO) removed homosexuality from its list of classified diseases. Today's aim is to raise awareness and promote the rights that affect [...].
15 July is Tornedalers' Day, which celebrates their culture, language, identity and community. Tornedalians, Lantalaiset and Quakers together make up Sweden's least recognised national minorities. Many Tornedalians have lost their language, Meänkieli, and their culture due to the state's assimilation policy. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which investigates violations and abuses against the minority as a result of [...].
22 August is the International Day of Remembrance for victims of violence related to religion or other beliefs. On this day we honour those who have lost their lives or suffered attacks, threats or persecution because of their religious beliefs. Too many people are discriminated against around the world due to their [...].
1 October is the International Day of Older Persons and recognises the importance of older people as an asset to society. It is a day when we reflect on how older people can contribute significantly to the development of society. We recognise the importance of innovative and effective international cooperation to address the challenges that ageing poses for different countries [...].
16 November is UNESCO's International Day for Tolerance. It is celebrated worldwide to recognise the diversity of cultures, languages and religions that enrich us. Tolerance is about respecting and appreciating people's differences. Fighting intolerance requires laws that protect human rights and education to counteract ignorance and fear. A free [...]
International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which falls on 3 December each year, was established by the United Nations in 1992 to raise awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities. The day also marks the anniversary of the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in 2006. The Convention is an important step in ensuring equal rights and full participation for [...]
On 27 January, people all over the world come together in an annual event. It is the international day of remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust - the same date that the Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp was liberated in 1945. Since 2001, Holocaust Memorial Day has been a national day of remembrance in Sweden. In 2005, the United Nations declared it an international day of remembrance. It is a day when we honour [...].
The Sami National Day is celebrated on 6 February. It is common to all Sami people whether they live in Sweden, Norway, Finland or Russia. Sámi People's Day on 6 February commemorates the first Sámi national meeting held in Tråante/Trondheim on 6 February 1917. The meeting brought together over a hundred Sámi people from Sweden and Norway, many of whom were women. [...]
How do we create workplaces where everyone thrives and feels good? May marks European Diversity Month across the EU, an initiative of the European Commission that emphasises the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and in society. This year's theme is 'Promoting mental health and wellbeing at the workplace'. An inclusive work environment is not just about representation - [...]
#EUDiversityMonth Mark Your Calendar - Join the Launch Event! Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Workplace The official launch of EU Diversity Month 2025 takes place on April 29, 2025 - and you can join on-site in Brussels or online! Register for the Event A Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion EU Diversity Month celebrates [...]
Championing Mental Well-Being at Work & Inclusive Housing Across Europe #EUDiversityMonth May is European Diversity Month! Across the EU, companies and organisations are coming together with us and the European Commission to shine a spotlight on the power of diversity and inclusion-both in the workplace and in society. Throughout May, we encourage you to organise [...]
