International awareness days and key dates

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September 2048

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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 1 to 30 September 2048
Season of Creation 1 September to 4 October 2048
World Alzheimer's Month 1 to 30 September 2048

1Tue
Tuesday 1 September 2048
- US Open (tennis)
  Sports and events30 August to 13 September 2048
  
  The US Open is the last tennis Grand Slam of the year, held in New York, with the singles main draw usually running from late August to mid September.
- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
  Awareness1 to 30 September 2048
  
  Held every September to raise awareness of cancer in children and young people, with the gold ribbon as its symbol.
- Season of Creation
  Religious and cultural1 September to 4 October 2048
  
  An ecumenical Christian season from 1 September to 4 October focused on prayer and action for the care of the natural world.
- World Alzheimer's Month
  Awareness1 to 30 September 2048
  
  A global campaign held every September to raise awareness of dementia and challenge the stigma around it.
5Sat
Saturday 5 September 2048
- International Day of Charity
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Charity on 5 September encourages people and organisations to help others through volunteering and giving.
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Women and Girls
  Awareness
  
  On 5 September the UN highlights the leadership, contributions and challenges of Indigenous women and girls around the world.
- International Vulture Awareness Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on the first Saturday of September to raise awareness of vultures, their role in nature and the threats they face.
7Mon
Monday 7 September 2048
- International Day of Clean Air for blue skies
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Clean Air for blue skies on 7 September calls for faster action to cut air pollution for health and climate.
- International Day of Police Cooperation
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Police Cooperation on 7 September highlights the value of international cooperation between police forces.
- World Duchenne Awareness Day
  Awareness
  
  World Duchenne Awareness Day on 7 September raises awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy and the needs of people with rare diseases.
8Tue
Tuesday 8 September 2048
- International Literacy Day
  Awareness
  
  International Literacy Day on 8 September highlights literacy as a human right and the millions of people who still cannot read and write.
- World Physiotherapy Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 8 September highlighting how physiotherapists help people stay active and independent.
9Wed
Wednesday 9 September 2048
- International Day to Protect Education from Attack
  Awareness
  
  On 9 September the UN calls for schools, students and teachers to be protected from attack during conflict.
10Thu
Thursday 10 September 2048
- World Suicide Prevention Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 10 September that raises awareness that suicide can be prevented and encourages action to reduce it.
12Sat
Saturday 12 September 2048
- United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation
  Awareness
  
  On 12 September the UN celebrates cooperation and the sharing of solutions between developing countries of the Global South.
13Sun
Sunday 13 September 2048
- World Sepsis Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 13 September that raises awareness of sepsis, how to prevent it and the need for early treatment.
15Tue
Tuesday 15 September 2048
- International Day of Democracy
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Democracy on 15 September is a chance to review the state of democracy around the world.
- International Dot Day
  Fun and quirky
  
  International Dot Day, held on or around 15 September, invites schools and families to celebrate creativity and courage inspired by the book The Dot.
- World Lymphoma Awareness Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 15 September that raises awareness of lymphoma symptoms, diagnosis and life with the disease.
16Wed
Wednesday 16 September 2048
- International Day for Interventional Cardiology
  Awareness
  
  The International Day for Interventional Cardiology on 16 September raises awareness of heart disease and treatments such as angioplasty.
- International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
  Awareness
  
  On 16 September the UN celebrates efforts to protect the ozone layer, which shields the Earth from harmful solar radiation.
- International Day of Science, Technology and Innovation for the South
  Awareness
  
  On 16 September the UN promotes science and innovation in developing countries and calls for fairer access to technology.
17Thu
Thursday 17 September 2048
- World Patient Safety Day
  Awareness
  
  World Patient Safety Day on 17 September promotes action to make health care safer for patients everywhere.
18Fri
Friday 18 September 2048
- International Equal Pay Day
  Awareness
  
  International Equal Pay Day on 18 September calls for equal pay for work of equal value.
19Sat
Saturday 19 September 2048
- International Red Panda Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on the third Saturday of September to celebrate red pandas and raise support for protecting them in the wild.
- International Talk Like a Pirate Day
  Fun and quirky
  
  International Talk Like a Pirate Day on 19 September is a light-hearted day when people are invited to speak like pirates for fun.
20Sun
Sunday 20 September 2048
- World Cleanup Day
  Awareness
  
  World Cleanup Day on 20 September encourages communities everywhere to clean up litter and manage waste sustainably.
21Mon
Monday 21 September 2048
- International Day of Peace
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Peace on 21 September promotes peace as a human right and calls for a day of non-violence and ceasefire.
- World Alzheimer's Day
  Awareness
  
  A global awareness day for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, held on 21 September each year.
22Tue
Tuesday 22 September 2048
- World Rhino Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on 22 September, World Rhino Day celebrates all five rhino species and supports efforts to protect them.
23Wed
Wednesday 23 September 2048
- Bi Visibility Day
  Awareness
  
  A day on 23 September celebrating bisexual people and challenging bi erasure.
- International Day of Sign Languages
  Awareness
  
  The International Day of Sign Languages on 23 September promotes the recognition of sign languages and the rights of deaf people.
24Thu
Thursday 24 September 2048
- World Gorilla Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on 24 September, World Gorilla Day celebrates gorillas and encourages action to protect them in the wild.
25Fri
Friday 25 September 2048
- World Lung Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 25 September that promotes lung health and action on air pollution, smoking and access to care.
- World Pharmacists Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 25 September recognising the role of pharmacists in health care.
26Sat
Saturday 26 September 2048
- International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
  Awareness
  
  On 26 September the UN raises awareness of the threat nuclear weapons pose and calls for a world free of them.
- World Contraception Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 26 September that promotes awareness of contraception and informed choices about sexual health.
- World Environmental Health Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on 26 September to highlight the work of environmental health professionals in protecting communities from health hazards.
27Sun
Sunday 27 September 2048
- World Rivers Day
  Awareness
  
  Held on the fourth Sunday of September, World Rivers Day celebrates rivers and encourages people to help protect and restore them.
- World Tourism Day
  Awareness
  
  World Tourism Day on 27 September highlights the role of tourism in jobs, culture and sustainable development.
28Mon
Monday 28 September 2048
- International Day for Universal Access to Information
  Awareness
  
  On 28 September the UN promotes everyone's right to seek, receive and share information.
- World Rabies Day
  Awareness
  
  Marked on 28 September, World Rabies Day raises awareness of rabies prevention, including dog vaccination, and supports the goal of ending human deaths from the disease.
29Tue
Tuesday 29 September 2048
- International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste
  Awareness
  
  On 29 September the UN encourages action to reduce the food lost on farms and in supply chains and wasted in shops and homes.
- World Heart Day
  Awareness
  
  A global day on 29 September that raises awareness of heart disease and stroke and how to prevent them.
30Wed
Wednesday 30 September 2048
- International Podcast Day
  Fun and quirky
  
  International Podcast Day on 30 September celebrates podcasts, with meet-ups and events for podcasters and listeners around the world.
- International Translation Day
  Awareness
  
  International Translation Day on 30 September pays tribute to translators, interpreters and other language professionals.

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September at a glance

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46 dates this month in the International calendar.

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