Calendar of Key Dates
Blackpool Council has produced this list to raise awareness of key equality and diversity dates and events, it is not an exhaustive list but it is a start. We welcome your comments and feedback - please contact the Equality and Diversity Unit on 01253 477117 or
email equalities@blackpool.gov.uk.Calendar of Key Dates
| February |
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LGBT History Month |
| 8th March |
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International Women's Day |
| 21st March |
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination |
| 15th May |
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International Day of Families |
| 17th May |
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International Day Against Homophobia |
| 21st May |
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World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development |
| 11&12th June |
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Blackpool Pride |
| 20th June |
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World Refugee Day |
| June/July |
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Deaf Blind Awareness Week |
| 12th August |
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International Youth Day |
| 23rd August |
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UNESCO day for the International Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition |
| October |
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Black History Month |
| October |
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One World Week - Interfaith week of prayer for world peace |
| 1st October |
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International Day of Older Persons |
| 10th October |
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World Mental Health Day |
| 11th October |
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World Sight Day |
| 20th November |
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Universal Children's Day |
| 25th November |
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women |
| 1st December |
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World Aids Day |
| 3rd December |
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International Day of Disabled People |
| 10th December |
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Human Rights Day |