Significant Dates

The Equity Office coordinates and supports events that relate to human rights issues on campus. The Equity Office also supports activities and events that raise awareness about equity issues and celebrate diversity. The following is a listing of some significant human rights dates recognized nationally and internationally.

September 21
International Day of Peace

October
Canadian Women's History Month

October 18
Persons Day
marks the anniversary of women being declared "persons" in 1929 under the law in Canada

October 24
United Nations Day

November 16
International Day of Tolerance

November 20
Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 25
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

December 1
World AIDS Day

December 3
International Day of Disabled Person

December 6
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

December 10
Human Rights Day in recognition of the signing of the UN Declaration of Human Rights

February
Black History Month