International observances (Weeks & Months):
Weeks[edit]
February 1–7World Interfaith Harmony Week, recognized by the UN with A/RES/65/5[137]
March 21 – 27Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination, recognized by the UN with A/RES/34/24
[137]
April 25 – May 2 (2009) —Vaccination Week in the Americas[138]
May 25 – 31Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories, recognized by the UN with A/RES/54/91[137]
August 1–7World Breastfeeding Week, coordinated by the WHO[3]
October 4–10–World Space Week, recognized by the UN with A/RES/54/68[137]
October 24–30–Disarmament Week, recognized by the UN with A/RES/S-10/2 (see p. 102)[137]
October 25–31–International Epidermolysis Bullosa Awareness Week,[4]
The week in which November 11 falls –International Week of Science and Peace, recognized by the UN with A/RES/43/61[137]
Global Road Safety Week– held on a different week every year, 2013: May 6–12; coordinated by the WHO[5]
Months[edit]
February –LGBT Month
October –Breast Cancer Awareness Month
November –MovemberNovember events to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, such as prostate cancer and depression
November –National Novel Writing MonthPeople from all over the world trying to each write a 50,000 word novel in a month.