Information from a calendar of annual human rights observances on the Morgantown City website and from Diversity Resources.
November 2: International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
A day to emphasize that information is essential for decision making whether it be economic, social or political. Information is the cornerstone for democracy, good government and effective institutions. During the past decade 700 journalists have been killed worldwide.
November 3: Election Day
A day set by United States law for citizens to exercise the right to vote in the election of public officials.
November 9: Day against Racism
A call for global action against intolerance and its attendant violence as well as enhancement of communal and national tolerance, fairness, and mutual respect.
November 11: US: Veterans Day
Honors US military veterans.
November 13: World Kindness Day
Calls for special deliberate efforts to treat others with kindness and even to exceed the rights which people can expect or hope to be honored in their relationships with others.
November 16: International Day for Tolerance
Emphasizes the dangers of intolerance and is a call for action for the advancement of human welfare, freedom, and progress everywhere, as well as a day to encourage tolerance, respect dialogue, and cooperation among different cultures and peoples.
November 19: International Men’s Day
Focuses on men’s health, positive male role models, and gender relations.
November 20: Universal Children’s Day
The world-wide day for promoting mutual exchange and understanding among children and for initiating action to benefit and promote the welfare of the world’s children
November 20: LGBTQ+: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Memorializes those killed due to anti-transgender violence.
November 25: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
A day for emphasizing awareness that violence against women is a preventable human rights violation based on discrimination against women and a perception of inequalities between men and women.
November 26: Thanksgiving Day
Following a 19th Century tradition, this day commemorates the Pilgrim’s harvest feast in the autumn of 1621 and their successful interdependence with Native Americans making the feast possible.
Native American Heritage Month
It’s a time dedicated to learning about the unique history, diverse cultures, and contributions that Native Americans have made to society. They have distinct traditions and languages that are connected to their ancestral land. Celebrate their culture all month long while bringing awareness to the hardship including assimilation and displacement they have faced in history.
National Veterans and Military Families Month
November is a time to honor those who have served in the military and the families who made sacrifices. It’s an opportunity to give respect to their commitment to protecting American freedoms.
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
Six million Americans live with Alzheimer’s Disease and almost three million new cases are diagnosed annually. This progressive and deadly brain disease has no cure. However, researchers are still working hard to discover its cause. This month, we celebrate those living with the disease, their caregivers, and the healthcare professionals who treat them.
Movember
very November, men grow their mustaches to raise awareness about men’s health issues like suicide or prostate cancer. The awareness month hopes to educate about the importance of early cancer detection as prostate cancer doesn’t typically have any warning signs or early-stage symptoms.