This 2025 Diversity and Inclusion Calendar is a resource designed to reflect the key dates and observances that align with my commitment to fostering safe, inclusive spaces and advocating for gender diversity, intersectional human rights, and psychological safety. Each observance included here highlights significant moments for awareness, visibility, and action in areas of gender identity, LGBTQ+ rights, and the broader fight for equality and respect across communities. This calendar serves as a tool to support understanding, inclusion, and celebration of diversity in all its forms, reinforcing our shared commitment to dignity and belonging for all.
January
January 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (honouring the civil rights leader who spoke out against racism and sexism)
February
LGBTQ+ History Month (UK, Canada)
February 13: Galentine's Day - Celebration of friendship (regardless of gender or orientation)
February 14: Valentine's Day - Celebrating Love in All Forms
March
Endometriosis Awareness Month
March 8: International Women's Day - Celebrating achievements of women worldwide
March 20 - 24: National LGBT Health Awareness Week - Awareness on health disparities in LGBTQ+ communities
March 20: Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ Awareness and Celebration Day
March 31: International Transgender Day of Visibility
April
Celebrate Diversity Month
April 6: International Asexuality Day
April 9: National Equal Pay Day
April 22 - 28: Lesbian Visibility Week
April 26: Lesbian Visibility Day
May
May 5 - 11: Trans History Week
May 8: National Day for Staff Networks
May 17: International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB)
May 24: Pansexual Visibility Day
May 22: Harvey Milk Day
June
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
June 28: Stonewall Riots Anniversary (Pride Day)
July
July 2: Sylvia Rivera's Birthday
July 14: Nonbinary People’s Day
August
August 9: International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (honouring Two-Spirit individuals)
August 19: World Humanitarian Day
August 24: Marsha P. Johnson's Birthday
August 26: Women's Equality Day
September
September 23: Celebrate Bisexuality Day
September 23 - 29: Bisexual Awareness Week
September 26: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
October
Menopause Awareness Month
LGBT+ History Month (USA)
October 4 - 10: National Suicide Prevention Week
October 8: International Lesbian Day
October 11: National Coming Out Day
October 15: International Pronouns Day
October 16 - 22: National Bullying Prevention Week
October 18: World Menopause Day
October 20 - 26: Asexual Awareness Week
October 26: Intersex Awareness Day
November
National Native American Heritage Month
November 8: Intersex Day of Remembrance/Solidarity
November 13 - 19: National Transgender Awareness Week
November 19: International Men's Day (reflecting on lived experiences)
November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
December
December 1: World AIDS Day
December 6: International Volunteer Day (reflecting on volunteerism and human rights)
December 8: Pansexual Pride Day
December 10: Human Rights Day
December 20: International Day of Human Solidarity