It’s often hard to remember all the holidays that happen in a month, especially in understanding what they are, who celebrates them, and how to acknowledge them in an inclusive way. As such, we at Plan to Action have curated a list of a few notable holidays in the upcoming month for your convenience with a brief overview of each. We’ve also included links to other resources if you’d like to learn more about each holiday.
Within the month of August…
International Allyship Day (August 8, 2024). This global holiday is dedicated to celebrating and promoting allyship across cultures, communities, and identities worldwide. This day serves as a reminder of the importance of support and advocacy for marginalized and underrepresented groups.
Inclusion Tip: Consider having an honest conversation with a member of an underrepresented community to discuss their experiences and what you can do to support them. Alternatively, you can read and share resources with those in your social circles.
International Day of the World’s Indigenous People (August 9, 2024). This day was established by the United Nations to serve as a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by indigenous communities around the world, while also highlighting their rich contributions to global diversity and heritage. This holiday underscores the importance of respecting indigenous knowledge and practices, advocating for their autonomy and self-determination, and ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making processes that affect their lives.
Inclusion Tip: Use your platform to amplify the voices of indigenous leaders, activists, and organizations. Consider purchasing goods and services from indigenous-owned business and support indigenous artists, artisans, and craftspeople to promote economic empowerment and cultural preservation.
Women’s Equality Day (August 26, 2024). This holiday marks the anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution in 1920, granting American women the right to vote following the women’s suffrage movement. This day serves as a celebration towards the progress made towards gender equality, while also calling to attention the work that remains to be done regarding equal pay, reproductive rights, representation in leadership, and equitable access to education and healthcare, to name a few.
Inclusion Tip: Speak out against gender stereotypes and biases and encourage others to recognize the harmful stereotypes that limit women’s opportunities and perpetuate inequality.
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