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LGBT History Month 2019 will hit the UK in February.

The awareness month has been celebrated in the US every year since 1994.

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The idea for the event came from Rodney Wilson of St Louis in Missouri, a history teacher and graduate student who wanted to celebrate and commemorate gay history.

Since October 11 was already set in the LGBT calendar as National Coming Out Day, it was a natural fit to centre their event around the same month.

Along with the help of several advocacy groups and fellow historians, Wilson worked hard to establish their annual celebration of all things LGBT.

Since its beginning in the mid-1990s, the month-long celebration has grown into a worldwide movement. The UK held its first LGBT History Month in 2005, but - as ever - the Brits have elected to do things slightly differently from their friends across the Atlantic.

When is LGBT History Month celebrated in the UK?

Unlike the US, which focuses its gay history celebrations on the month of October, LGBT History Month in the UK is held in February. This means the next LGBT History Month in the UK wont arrive until February 2019.

According to Wikipedia, the reason for this difference is that the UK school calendar is slower in February than the rest of the year, thus making it a good choice for an additional focus on LGBT education.

This key difference also highlights the role played by School's OUT - an advocacy group which seeks to fight LGBT prejudice in schools - in setting up the UK's inaugural LGBT History Month, along with the well-known activists Sue Sanders and Elly Barnes.

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Wondering why LGBT History Month is different in the UK to the US? Here's why.

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LGBT History Month 2019 will hit the UK in February. The awareness month has been celebrated in the US every year since 1994. ﻿ The idea for the event came from Rodney Wilson of St Louis in Missouri, a history teacher and graduate student who wanted to celebrate and commemorate gay history.

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Black History Month 2023 - Celebrating our Sisters | Matriarchs of Movements #WEMATTER

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In recognition of their leadership, talent, and impact, this year's Black History Month 2023 will highlight pioneering black women who have blazed a trail in literature, music, fashion, sport, business, hair, catering, academia, social and health care, and more.

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The year of the Pig

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Chinese New Year 2024 - Year of the Dragon

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Discover the traditions and taboos, dishes and drinks that are part of China's most important holiday, the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival.

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Tuesday 5th February - Children's Mental Health Week

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Tuesday 5th February - Children's Mental Health Week

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About the Week | Children’s Mental Health Week 2021

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Place2Be launched the first ever Children’s Mental Health Week in 2015 to shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young people’s mental health.

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Tuesday 5th February - Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence awareness week

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Tuesday 5th February - Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence awareness week

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6 facts about sexual abuse

anyone can experience abuse, regardless of their sexuality or gender

sexual abuse is never your fault

someone can be sexually abused or assaulted by someone they know, in a relationship or by a stranger

sexual abuse can happen online or in person, and can involve anything sexual

you're not alone and there are people who can help you.

Lots of young people who've experienced sexual abuse can feel confused or unsure about what's happened. But even if you're not sure, you can still get support.

You can talk to Childline about anything that might be happened. You can tell our counsellors as much or as little as you want, they can help you to understand what's happened and get support if you're ready.

It's natural to be worried about what someone might say, or whether things could get worse.

Even if you're worried about talking to people in your life, you can still speak to us. At Childline, we'll always believe and support you. We won't tell you off and we'll help you to take your time.

Childline is a safe place to talk. Whenever you speak to us it's confidential and we won't tell other people what you've said.

We would only consider saying or doing something if:

you ask us to

we believe your life or someone else's life is in danger

you're being hurt by someone in a position of trust who is able to hurt other children like a teacher, religious leader, sports coach, police officer or doctor

you tell us that you're seriously hurting another person

you tell us about another child who's being hurt and is not able to tell someone or understand what is happening to them

we're told we have to by law, for example for a court case.

Not sure how much you are ready to share? That's okay, you can say as much or as little as you want to.

Try talking to a counsellor about your worries or read more about our confidentiality promise.

It's always important to tell someone what's happening.

If someone has sent you messages or you have other proof then it can help to show those to someone you trust, but you don't need evidence to get support.

If you're in danger or you need support straight away, you can always call 999.

A safety plan can help you know what to do if you feel unsafe at home or with someone else. It can help to make one if you're worried about being hurt or if you think something might go wrong. A safety plan includes all the information you'll need in an emergency.

Your plan could include:

who to call - this could be an adult you trust, Childline or the police

safe places you can stay if you have to leave home, and a plan of how to get there if you need to travel

things you'll need in an emergency, like medication or a phone charger

what to do if you're caring for someone else.

Get more advice and a template to make a safety plan.

Sexual abuse: how we can help

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If you've been sexually abused, or know somebody who has, we're here to help. On this page you'll find information about what you can do, who you can talk to and where to find the support you need.

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Tuesday 5th February - Safer Internet Day

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Tuesday 5th February - Safer Internet Day

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Safer Internet Day will be on the 9th February 2021

An internet we trust: exploring reliability in the online world

This year in the UK, Safer Internet Day explores reliability online. The internet has an amazing range of information and opportunities online, but how do we separate fact from fiction?

Safer Internet Day will be celebrated globally with the slogan: Together for a better internet.
Key Links: Educational Resources | Films | Get involved on Social media | Register your support
Safer Internet Day 2021

Safer Internet Day 2021 celebrates the amazing range of information and opportunities online, and its potential to inform, connect and inspire us, whilst also looking at how young people can separate fact from fiction.

The campaign focuses on how we can decide what to trust online, supporting young people to question, challenge and change the online world for the better. It will explore how influence, persuasion and manipulation can impact young people's decisions, opinions and what they share online.

The day will also look at the emotional impact navigating a misleading online world can have on young people and why it is important to create a supportive, critical and questioning culture online that encourages debate and discussion. We want to give young people the skills to support one another, and the strategies to spot and speak out against harmful and misleading content online.

Things you can do:

Register as a Safer Internet Day Supporter.
Last year over 1,700 organisations registered as Supporters and we know we can reach even more young people than ever if more organisations get involved, so please register your organisation! If you need inspiration, you can see what plans others have on the Supporters map.

Take a look at our top tips.
For Safer Internet Day 2021 we have launched top tips tailor-made to cover the issue of reliability and trust online. These include tips for use with ages 3-7, ages 7-11, ages 11-18, as well as advice for parents and carers.

Download our free Education Resources
We have created a range of activities, presentations and films which can be used with young people aged 3-18. These include resources for parents which may be of use to your employees. There are conversation starters, quick activities, and a family internet safety plan to help you make the most of Safer Internet Day.

Talk to other organisations about Safer Internet Day!
Encourage them to register as a supporter and get involved in the day.

Get involved on social media
Make sure you get involved in the conversation using #SaferInternetDay and #AnInternetWeTrust. We will also be launching a social media pack full of tweets, text, and graphics you can use to support the day, so keep your eyes peeled for that!

What is Safer Internet Day?

Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people and inspire a national conversation.

The campaign sees over 1,700 organisations unite to raise awareness of online safety issues and run events and activities right across the UK.

Globally, Safer Internet Day is celebrated in over a hundred countries, coordinated by the joint Insafe/INHOPE network, with the support of the European Commission, and national Safer Internet Centres across Europe.

It calls upon young people, parents, carers, teachers, social workers, law enforcement, companies, policymakers, and wider, to join together in helping to create a better internet. Get involved to play your part!

Check out resources from previous years:

Each year the UK focuses on a different topic which is designed to reflect the current issues facing young people online as well as tackling emerging trends.

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Safer Internet Day will be on the 9th February 2021 This year in the UK, Safer Internet Day explores reliability online. The internet has an amazing range of information and opportunities online, but how do we separate fact from fiction? Safer Internet Day will be celebrated globally with the slogan: Together for a better internet.

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Monday 11th February - International Epilepsy Day

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Monday 11th February - International Epilepsy Day

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International Epilepsy Day | International Epilepsy Charity

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International Epilepsy Day is a special event which promotes awareness of epilepsy in more than 120 countries each year.

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History of Care Day

A day that originated in Scotland.

The first Care Day took place in 2015 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Scottish Parliament unanimous passing of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill 2014.

This was a very significant moment in Who Cares? Scotland's history as the evidence of 21 brave Care Experienced people helped change the Bill's course and secure more rights for Care Experienced people in Scotland.

Care Day takes place on the third Friday in February each year and has continued to go from strength to strength. It is now recognised across the UK and internationally as an opportunity to celebrate the lives and voices of Care Experienced people.

What does Care Day 2019 aim to do?

The world's 4th annual Care Day takes place on Friday 15 February 2019.

Celebrate: Shift public attitudes on Care Experienced people's lives.

Connect: Encourage the local, national and global Care Experienced community to engage with our evidence from 40 years of experience of working independently with Care Experienced people.

Champion: Connect the Care Experienced community with their allies and corporate parents to talk about how we can ensure Care Experienced people get the love, rights and relationships they deserve.

Communicate: Motivate the Care Experienced community, their allies and corporate parents to share their celebrations, show their commitments and ignite discussion.

Through celebrating, connecting, championing and communicating, Care Day 2019 will motivate the Care Experienced community, their allies and corporate parents to help love flourish in the lives of all Care Experienced people.
Who Cares? Scotland's vision is to secure a lifetime of equality, respect and love for Care Experienced people. Find out more about how we plan to do this by viewing our strategic plan.

We have held voluntary and independent relationships with Care Experienced people for 40 years. We have helped children, young people and adults all across Scotland to share their views, influence decisions made about their lives and feel understood and included in their communities and the world they live their lives in. This Care Day, we will share some of our learning from our 40 years of experience on the lives and rights of Care Experienced people.

Care Day 2019 will continue the conversations kick-started by Care Day 2018 and the world's first ever Lifetime of Love Rally for Care Experienced People, which took place in Glasgow on Friday 26 October 2018. 450+ people took part in this rally. You can find out why it mattered to our Care Experienced community both in Scotland and internationally by checking out Twitter and watching the incredible video below.

How can you get involved in Care Day 2019?

We will be keeping this page and our Twitter and Facebook up-to-date as more details become available.

Subscribe

Make sure you're subscribed to receive our emails:

Resources

Use our resources to promote the event:

Who Cares? Scotland Family Members and Care Experienced people

Care Day exists to celebrate and champion YOU! Care Day is for you, and everyone who has Care Experience like you. You deserve a lifetime of love. This Care Day we want to make sure you feel celebrated and to talk to you about what love means to you. You can get involved by:

Register for our Carelidh in Glasgow, which takes place on Care Day from 6pm to 9pm at the Barony Hall, 1 McLeod Street, Glasgow, G4 0RA.

Keep your eyes peeled for information from our Membership Team or your local advocate about activities taking place in your area.

Use social media and the hashtag #careday19 to share your views on the importance of love and how you're celebrating Care Day 2019.

Supporters of Care Experienced People
We are delighted you are considering showing your commitment to Care Experienced people by celebrating, connecting, championing and communicating to and with each other and the Care Experienced community this Care Day.
You could do this by:

Organising an event or activity within your organisation / local authority area.

Lighting up your building in pink or red on Care Day 2019 to show some love for the Care Experienced community.

Capturing your commitments and share them publicly on social media (using the hashtag #careday19), your website or by working with a journalist or producer to create a media platform.

Joining up with our local and national activities.

If you already work with us, your usual Who Cares? Scotland contact should be in touch. If you have an idea for marking this day, our staff would be delighted to hear from you:

National Corporate Parents:
Contact our National Corporate Parenting Team Manager, Chloe Dobson on cdobson@whocaresscotland.org or 07715 312 378.

Local Authorities:
Contact your local Who Cares? Scotland Advocacy and Participation Manager, using the details in the tables below.

Elected Officials in Local Authority areas:
Contact your local Who Cares? Scotland Advocacy and Participation Manager, using the details in the tables below.

Ministers in the Scottish Parliament:
Talk to Jamie Kinlochan, our Public Affairs Manager, at jkinlochan@whocaresscotland.org or 07786 075 855.

Commissioners and Funders of Who Cares? Scotland's local advocacy or participation activity:
Contact your local Who Cares? Scotland Advocacy and Participation Manager, using the details in the tables below

Commissioners and Funders of Who Cares? Scotland's national activity:
Talk to Gavin Sinclair, our Fundraising and Partnerships Manager, at gsinclair@whocaresscotland.org or 07481 033 109.

Other Allies:
Contact events@whocaresscotland.org.

Details of Advocacy and Participation Managers

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Tuesday 26th February - Tell a fairy tale Day

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Tuesday 26th February - Tell a fairy tale Day

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NATIONAL TELL A FAIRY TALE DAY

On February 26, have a happily ever after kind of day. It's National Fairy Tale Day!

What were once oral histories, myths, and legends retold around the fire or by traveling storytellers, have been written down and become known the world over as fairy tales.

The origins of most fairy tales were unseemly and would not be approved or rated as appropriate for children by the Association of Fairy Tales by today's standards. Most were told as a way to make children behave, teach a lesson or to pass the time much like ghost stories around a campfire today.

Many of the stories have some basis in truth. For example, some believe the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is inspired by the real life of Margarete von Waldeck, the daughter of the 16th century Count of Waldeck. The area of Germany where the family lived was known for mining. Some of the tunnels were so tight they had to use children - or small people such as dwarfs - to work the mines.

Margarete's beauty is well documented, and she had a stepmother who sent her away. She fell in love with a prince but mysteriously died before she could have her happily ever after.

As the stories evolved, they took on a more magical quality with fictional characters such as fairies, giants, mermaids and gnomes, and sometimes gruesome story plots.

Toes cut off to fit into a slipper, a wooden boy killing his cricket or instead of kissing that frog prince his head must be cut off, but those are the unrated versions.

The brothers Grimm collected and published some of the more well-known tales we are familiar with today. Jakob and his brother Wilhelm together set out on a quest to preserve these tales at a time in history when a tradition of oral storytelling was fading. In 1812, they published their first volume of stories titled Household Tales. Their stories had a darker quality and were clearly meant for an adult audience.

Rumpelstiltskin is one of the tales they collected. There were several versions, and the little man went by many names in different parts of Europe. From Trit-a-trot in Ireland to Whuppity Stoorie in Scotland, Rumplestiltskin was one difficult man to identify.

While some storytellers have a long and sometimes ancient history such as Aesop ( The Fox and the Goose, The Ant and the Grasshopper), others are more recent like the Grimm brothers.

Hans Christian Andersen, first published in 1829, brought to us written versions of the Princess and the Pea, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid and many more. Where Grimm's tales could take on a darker cast and unmistakably written with adults in mind, Andersen's stories are sweet and warm.

How to Tell a Great Story:

Engage your audience. Children like to participate. Have them quack every time the Ugly Duckling is mentioned, or make the motions of climbing Jack's beanstalk.

Use repetition. Repeated stanzas, syllables or movements will keep the kids engaged. It not only helps them to remember the story but sets them up for the next round of the repeated phrase or stanza.

Give your characters a voice. Nobody likes a monotone storyteller. Buehler, Buehler, Buehler. No, not even children like the monotone. Varying your voice for each character and inflecting excitement, sadness and disappointment will create drama and stimulate the imaginations of the little minds listening to you.

Ask questions as you go. It's an excellent way to keep your story flowing and to gauge the children's listening skills.

Find out if someone has a story of their own. You might be in the presence of a great storyteller!

Share your favorite fairy tale with friends and family. Try relating them from memory as this has long been a tradition. Visit a library or local bookstore for story time. Use #TellAFairyTaleDay to post on social media.

Within our research, we were unable to find the creator or the origin of National Tell A Fairy Tale Day.

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NATIONAL TELL A FAIRY TALE DAY - February 26

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On February 26, have a happily ever after kind of day. It's National Fairy Tale Day! What were once oral histories, myths, and legends retold around the fire or by traveling storytellers, have been written down and become known the world over as fairy tales.