International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
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December 1
World AIDS Day. This day was first observed in 1988.
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December 6
Anniversary of the Montreal Massacre. On this day in 1989 14 women were murdered at the University of Montreal's School of Engineering for being "feminists". Marc Lepine, the murderer, blamed women students for his non-admission to the engineering school. The Canadian government declared December the 6th the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Click here for more information.Anniversary of the Montreal Massacre. On this day in 1989 14 women were murdered at the University of Montreal's School of Engineering for being "feminists". Marc Lepine, the murderer, blamed women students for his non-admission to the engineering school. The Canadian government declared December the 6th the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
December 3
International Day of Disabled Persons. This Day was initially proclaimed to commemorate the anniversary of the General Assembly's adoption of the World Programme of Action concerning Persons with Disabilities to promote understanding about disability issues and to increase awareness of gains from the integration of disabled persons in every aspect of political, social economic and cultural life. Observance of the Day should include monitoring of the implementation of recommendations agreed upon by the community of persons with disabilities and others concerned.. more
International Day of Disabled Persons. This Day was initially proclaimed to commemorate the anniversary of the General Assembly's adoption of the World Programme of Action concerning Persons with Disabilities to promote understanding about disability issues and to increase awareness of gains from the integration of disabled persons in every aspect of political, social economic and cultural life. Observance of the Day should include monitoring of the implementation of recommendations agreed upon by the community of persons with disabilities and others concerned.. more
December 10
International Human Rights Day. On this day people around the world celebrate the adoption in 1948, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - which states the right of all people to "life, liberty and the security of person.. without distinction of any kind".
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