A global celebration of women’s rights and achievements. OCDI Activity Idea: Host a panel on SGBV prevention, share survivor stories, and hold workshops on healthy masculinity.
International Day of Families – 15 May
Family safety circles, home safety, trust, reflection and bonding.
Global Day of Parents – 1 June
Parenting and safety dialogues, recognizing signs of SGBV, having open communication, building digital and physical safety habits
World Breastfeeding Week – 1–7 August
Raises awareness on maternal and child health. OCDI Activity Idea: Host public health outreach in communities affected by SGBV, linking physical healing with mental wellbeing.
World Breast Cancer Research Day – 18 August
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – October (all month)
Promotes awareness and preventive care. OCDI
Human Rights Day – 10 December
Commemorates the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. OCDI Activity Idea: Host forums addressing SGBV as a human rights violation and advocate for improved justice systems.
Internet Safety Month – June (All month long)
Digital Awareness training for students in Secondary schools - workshops on online safety, privacy, sexting risks, SGBV prevention.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – 25 November
Marks the start of 16 Days of Activism. OCDI Activity Idea: Organize SGBV hotlines, legal clinics, survivor testimonies, and male-led advocacy walks.
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