16 June 1976: Youth Day
The biggest misconception about Youth Day in South Africa is that it has been termed the ‘Soweto Uprising’, in other
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SALO Highlights
Africa Day – 25 May 2023
May is recognised as Africa Month and commemorates the continent’s founding of the then Organisation of African Unity (OAU). Africa
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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) – 17 May 2023
2023 Theme: “Together Always: United in Diversity”. 17 May is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. The day
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Freedom Day – 27 April 2023
National Freedom Day is a public holiday celebrated on 27 April in South Africa that celebrates freedom and commemorates the
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International Day of Reflection – 7 April 23
On 7 April, the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda is commemorated. This
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International Transgender Day of Visibility
31 March is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV or Trans Day of Visibility) – a day that celebrates transgender
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International Day for the Right to the Truth
On 24 March, the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the
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Elimination of Racial Discrimination- 21 March
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution 2142 (XXI), adopted on 26 October 1966, proclaimed 21 March the International Day
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21 March Human Rights Day
#Leave NoOneBehind – walk for your rights. Human Rights Day in South Africa is historically linked with 21 March 1960,
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International Women’s Day – 8 March 2023
2023 Theme: DigitalALL: “Innovation and technology for gender equality” On March 8th, International Women’s Day (IWD) recognises women’s achievements in
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