Category: DE&I
Reading Time: 3 minutesDisability Pride Month was first marked in July 1990, coinciding with the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark piece of legislation that prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities in the United States. Since then, July has become an annual opportunity not just to commemorate legal progress but to celebrate the diversity, […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesEvery year on June 18th, Autistic Pride Day celebrates the unique identities, perspectives, and strengths of autistic people. It’s not about awareness or tolerance, it’s about pride. Pride in identity, pride in community, and pride in the many ways autistic individuals enrich the world around them. First launched in 2005 by the organisation Aspies for […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesGlobal Wellness Day (GWD), celebrated each year on the second Saturday of June, is a not-for-profit international initiative dedicated to living well. It was founded in Turkey by Belgin Aksoy and began as a simple social project with a powerful mission: to inspire healthier living across the globe. Since its inception, GWD has blossomed into […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery June, we come together to celebrate Pride Month, a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and brilliance of the LGBTQIA+ community. It’s a time to amplify voices, champion equality, and reflect on the strides we’ve made, while recognising how far we still have to go. Pride traces its roots back to a spark of […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesMental Health Awareness Week takes place every year in May, this year from the 12th to the 18th. Founded by the Mental Health Foundation in 2001, to help raise awareness of mental health issues, tackle stigma, and encourage people to prioritise their mental wellbeing in the hope of preventing mental health problems. This year’s theme […]
Reading Time: 4 minutes Deaf Awareness Week takes place from May 5th to May 11th. Founded in 1993 by the UK Council on Deafness, the week aims to raise awareness about the isolation that Deaf individuals can experience and to champion inclusion by celebrating the richness and resilience of Deaf culture. This year’s theme, “Beyond Silence,” invites […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery year on April 22nd, people around the world unite to celebrate Earth Day, a global event dedicated to environmental awareness and action. Since it started in 1970, Earth Day has grown into a worldwide movement advocating for the protection of our planet and a sustainable future. Over the years, this movement has led to […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesEaster is one of the most widely celebrated holidays around the world, symbolising renewal, hope, and joy. Traditionally observed as a Christian holiday and being the most important festival in the Christian calendar, it commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter has also become a cultural celebration marked by various traditions, including festive meals, egg […]
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe MPA celebrates Autism Awareness Month and World Autism Awareness Day in April 2025 How managers can support staff on the Autism Spectrum As managers, making small adjustments and creating an autism-friendly workplace can make a huge difference to autistic employees. It is important to understand that even the smallest adjustments can be […]
Reading Time: 3 minutes April is Autism Awareness Month, with World Autism Awareness Day observed annually on 2nd April. Established by the United Nations in 2007, this internationally recognised day was created to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Now, more than 17 years later, the global movement has evolved beyond awareness, focusing on acceptance, appreciation, and […]