International Day of Friendship

The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.

The Day is also intended to support the goals and objectives of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace and the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World (2001-2010).

To mark the International Day of Friendship the UN encourages governments, international organizations and civil society groups to hold events, activities and initiatives that contribute to the efforts of the international community towards promoting a dialogue among civilizations, solidarity, mutual understanding and reconciliation.
via http://www.un.org/

January 2012- Health Observations and Events

January 2012 Health Current Events - Months

Awareness Event	Coverage	Related Organization
Alzheimer's Awareness Month	Canada	Alzheimer Society of Canada
Thyroid Awareness Month	United States	AACE - American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Glaucoma Awareness Month	United States	The Glaucoma Research Foundation
National Blood Donor Month	United States	AABB - American Association of Blood Banks
National Birth Defects Prevention Month	United States	National Birth Defects Prevention Network
Cervical Health Awareness Month	United States	National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC)

January 2012 Health Current Events - Weeks