Dying Matters Awareness Week
Date: 4 May 2026 to 10 May 2026
A week to encourage all communities to have open conversations about dying.


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Date: 4 May 2026 to 10 May 2026
A week to encourage all communities to have open conversations about dying.
Date: 9 October 2026 to 15 October 2026 Give anyone touched by pregnancy and baby loss a safe and supportive space to share their experiences…
Date: 20 May 2026 Celebrating the dedication and skills of those who carry out clinical trials. Learn more
Date: 13 March 2026 A celebration of sleep and a call to action on important issues related to sleep, including medicine, education, social aspects and…
Date: 25 November 2026 to 10 December 2026 A time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls. Learn more
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Date: 21 March 2026 On that day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against…