🕊️🇺🇸 UNITED STATES • NATIONAL COMMEMORATION National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day 27 th July Honoring the Courage, Sacrifice & Service of the Heroes of the Forgotten War Every year on 27 July , the United States observes National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day , commemorating the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement on 27 July 1953 , which brought an end to active combat during the Korean War. The observance honors the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of the men and women who served in a conflict often remembered as the "Forgotten War." 📅 Historic Date 27 July 1953 – Korean Armistice Agreement Signed 🕊️ Purpose Honor Korean War veterans and remember their sacrifice. 🇺🇸 Remembered As "The Forgotten War" 📖 The Korean War and the Armistice The Korean War began on 25 June 1950 when North Korean forces crossed the 38th Parallel into South...
👩⚕️ International Day of Action for Women's Health – 28 th May Advocating for sexual and reproductive health and rights for all women 28th May International Day of Action for Women's Health women's health SRHR reproductive rights maternal health Every year on 28 th May , the global women's health movement observes the International Day of Action for Women's Health — a day dedicated to advocating for the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of all women and girls worldwide. The day calls attention to preventable maternal deaths, lack of access to contraception, unsafe abortions, gender‑based violence, and the need for comprehensive health services that respect women's autonomy. The day was established in 1987 by the Latin American and Caribbean Women's Health Network (LACWHN) and has since grown into a global campaign involving hundreds of organizations. Unlike many awareness days, ...