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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month #BreastCancer is the most common cancer among women globally and represents approximately a quarter of all cancers that occur in women every year. With 1 in 6 cancer deaths in women worldwide, breast cancer is also the leading cause of cancer deaths among women globally. Breast cancer is highly curable if detected in its early stages and adequate treatment is provided bit.ly/4o0GzFS

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For the whole month of October, we are capable of making a change by informing others and providing our resources to go towards services that help domestic violence victims. Awareness + Action = Social Change

The International Day of Peace provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace ☮️🕊️✌️

Today kicks off National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the contributions of Americans tracing their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean.

World Suicide Prevention Day was established to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented. Support is available. Save the telephone number 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Women and girls are UNSTOPPABLE when they have access to education. 🌟 Even the sky is not the limit 🌟 This #LiteracyDay and every day, let us empower them to reach their full potential. Repost if you agree! #SDG4

Happy Birthday #RubyBridges

Happy International Literacy Day! A day to remind policy-makers, practitioners, and the public of the critical importance of literacy for creating more literate, just, peaceful, and sustainable society.

Happy First Day of School! It’s back-to-school season in New York City, and last week we distributed over 50 new backpacks, pencils, notebooks, folders, and other supplies to GEMS kids in preparation for the school year. #BacktoSchool #FirstDay

So long, summer. It's September!

Today is #WorldHumanitarianDay. GEMS joins in the call for active protection and respect of health care, ensuring safe and continued delivery of healthcare services and access to healthcare, free from violence, threat or fear. #ActForHumanity

Nonprofits show up in those quiet, yet immensely inspiring ways. That’s why I do what I do. Because when people give their time, their dollars, or their voices, they rewrite the future. And I want a front-row seat to that. Happy #NationalNonprofitDay! bit.ly/3UzU42v

July 30th is #WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons. Today pushes us collectively to acknowledge the violations of human rights conducted against vulnerable populations at the hands of traffickers. Globally, all people deserve to live autonomously with dignity, freedom, and respect

Closing out Minority Mental Health Month with another quote from Bebe Moore Campell. Addressing stigma is a key part of normalizing conversations around mental health for all communities, understanding mental health challenges, and accessing resources. #MMHAM2025

Starting off the week with today’s quote is from late American author, advocate, and teacher, Bebe Moore Campbell. She founded the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Inglewood, & successfully petitioned congress to formally recognize National Minority Mental Health Month

#MinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth is dedicated to normalizing & destigmatizing conversations about mental health w/in Black, Indigenous, Hispanic, & Asian communities in the US while acknowledging the unique mental health challenges & experiences of communities of color.

June 27th is National HIV Testing Day. This day promotes regular testing for early diagnosis, and encourages the treatment, prevention, and de-stigmatization of HIV. Visit hiv.gov for more resources! #KnowYourStatus #HIVTestingDay