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March

 
International Women's Day - 8 March
As armed conflict is waged around the world this International Women's Day, we stop to consider the terrible impact of war on women and the courage they show in conflict and its aftermath.
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World Water Day - 22 March
On World Water Day 2009 we are reminded yet again how access to clean water and basic sanitation, a fundamental right for every human, remains a dream for much of the world's population.
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May

 
World Red Cross Day, 8 May
8th May is World Red Cross Day -- our annual celebration of the birthday of the founder of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, Henry Dunant (1828-1910). Henry was the joint recipient of the first Nobel Prize for Peace in 1901 for his visionary decision to establish the International Committee of the Red Cross in 1863, following his experience of the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino in 1859.



National Volunteer Week, 10-16 May
During National Volunteer Week we say a resounding 'thank you' to all of our volunteers.

 

 

June

 
World Blood Donor Day, 14 June
Held on 14 June throughout the world, World Blood Donor Day pays tribute to the millions of people who selflessly donate the life-saving gift of blood.


Refugee Week, 20-26 June
Every year, millions of people are forced to flee their home country because of their race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or their political opinions. While they may escape from harm, the journey they then embark on as a refugee is often one wrought with many new challenges.


 

August

 
Missing Person's Week, 1-7 August
This year, the International Tracing Service of Australian Red Cross is joining non-government tracing organisations, community groups associated with families and friends of missing people and police services around Australia to raise awareness of people who have lost contact with family friends and loved ones.

 
International Day of the Disappeared
30 August 2010

On International Day of the Disappeared we highlight the plight of those who are missing, often without a trace, and the loved ones they are separated from.
 
   

October

 
International Day of Older Persons - 1 October 2010
This day is an opportunity to recognise the contribution of older people to the community

Anti-Poverty Week 17-23 October 2010
Red Cross is a principal national sponsor of Anti-Poverty Week and is marking the week with a number of events around Australia.
 

November

 
World Toilet Day, 19 November 2010
Unsafe water and poor sanitation have claimed more lives over the past century than any other cause, and in many developing countries they still do.

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, 25 November 2010
On 25 November, we draw attention to issues affecting women during and after armed conflict, and promote awareness of International Humanitarian Law (IHL).
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women



 

December

 
World AIDS Day, 1st December 2010
1st December is World AIDS Day - an international day of remembrance and support for those people who have lost their lives to, and for those people living with, HIV/AIDS. For almost ten years Australian Red Cross HIV/AIDS prevention and education programs in the Asia Pacific region have been breaking down barriers and helping to save lives.
With your financial support we can continue to reach out to the most vulnerable. You can make a secure online donation here.

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