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Today is 18th July which marks the beginning of South Asian Heritage Month! This is a month where we will celebrate South Asian heritage. We will also be sharing some stories from the WP team who are of South Asian heritage. If you are interested in any of the upcoming national online events for South Asian Heritage Month then please check out this link 😊https://southasianheritage.org.uk/events-list/

We celebrate Pride Month every June.

Pride Month is dedicated to honouring and celebrating LGBT individuals. It originated from the Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation protests in 1969. The unrest began on 28th June 1969, when police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York, sparking riots and six days of protests.

A year after the Stonewall Uprising, cities across the country held what are now considered the first Pride parades, which were also protests.

In 1978, a gay artist designed the first Pride flag, which initially had eight stripes. This flag was first flown on Pride Day in San Francisco that same year.

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024

Every year, 1 in 4 individuals in the UK will encounter mental health issues, but how many of those individuals are not receiving the assistance they require? More than 2 million people are currently awaiting support from the NHS for their mental health concerns. Mental Health Awareness Week was established 27 years ago by The Mental Health Foundation. It presents an opportunity for the entire nation to unite in discussions about mental health, aiming to combat stigma and enhance understanding of not just one's own mental health but also that of others.

This week signifies Mental Health Awareness Week.

Mental health awareness holds significant importance, primarily because of numerous misunderstandings and stigma associated with mental health, resulting in individuals opting to suffer in silence.
Increased awareness encourages more individuals to speak out rather than suffer silently.

The month of May marks Women’s Health Month.

I will be sharing more about this month throughout May so keep your eyes peeled!

Today we remember Stephen Lawrence.

31 years ago today Steven Lawrence fell victim to a provoked racially motivated attack by a gang of youths in South London.

Stephen Lawrence Day serves as a reminder to celebrate his life.

April is Autism Awareness Month.

Keep your eyes out for posts and events across the month!

Today we finish the series of posts on the theme for Women's History Month 2024 "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion"
Today's woman is Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai (1997-present).
Malala became the youngest person ever to win the Nobel Peace prize when she won it at the age of 17.

Continuing the theme for Women's History Month 2024 "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion"
Today's woman is American novelist, short story writer, poet, and social activist Alice Walker (1944-present)

Continuing the theme for Women's History Month 2024 "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion"
Today's woman is American former number 1 world tennis player Billie Jean King (1943-present)

Continuing the theme for Women's History Month 2024 "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion"
Today's woman is former United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright (1937-2022)

Continuing the theme for Women's History Month 2024 "Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion"
Today's woman is American memorist, poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou (1928-2014)
Maya has published several books which includes seven autobiographies and 3 books of essays.