More day and event to clebrate for the Advancement of women and Girls

September 26: World Contraception Day

World Contraception Day is observed to highlight and increase awareness of different kinds of contraception, to ensure that people- especially young people- are making informed choices regarding their sexual and reproductive health. There still exist many complexities of contraceptive, use, access and knowledge.

November 25 – December 10: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence is an international campaign that starts on 25 November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and ends on 10 December, Human Rights Day. The campaign hopes to raise awareness about gender-based violence as a human rights issue at the local, national, regional and international level.

December 1 – World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and the first one was held in 1988.

December 17: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Worker

The day calls attention to hate crimes committed against sex workers all over the globe as well as the need to remove the stigma and discrimination that is perpetuated by custom and prohibitionist laws that has made violence against sex-workers acceptable.