10 Must-Know UK Awareness Days for 2022

As we look forward to the new year, it’s important to stay aware of the many important national and awareness days that highlight crucial issues in the UK. Here are ten upcoming awareness days you should keep in mind as we enter 2022.

1. Time to Talk Day (3rd February 2022)

This day is organized by Time to Change and encourages people to have conversations about mental health in order to break down stigma and discrimination. The theme for 2022 is ‘Healing the Future’, which will focus on how we can create a better world by talking more openly about mental health.

2. International Women’s Day (8th March 2022)

This day celebrates the achievements of women across the world and raises awareness of gender equality. The theme for 2022 is ‘Choose to Challenge’, which encourages everyone to challenge gender bias and inequality.

3. World Autism Awareness Day (2nd April 2022)

This day aims to increase awareness of autism and how it affects individuals across the globe. The theme for 2022 is ‘Inclusion in the Workplace: Challenges and Opportunities in a Post-Pandemic World’, which highlights the need for inclusive workplaces as we recover from the pandemic.

4. Mental Health Awareness Week (16th-22nd May 2022)

Organized by the Mental Health Foundation, this week urges everyone to take positive steps towards better mental health. The theme for 2022 is ‘Nature and Mental Health’, which explores how connecting with nature can improve our mental wellbeing.

5. Global Accessibility Awareness Day (19th May 2022)

This day is all about promoting digital accessibility and ensuring that technology is built with everyone in mind. The theme for 2022 is ‘Disrupting Disablism’, which aims to raise awareness of the ways in which society disables people through discrimination and lack of access.

6. World Refugee Day (20th June 2022)

This day is dedicated to raising awareness of the difficult experiences faced by refugees around the world. The theme for 2022 is ‘Together we heal, learn and shine’, which emphasizes the importance of working together to support refugees and promote their inclusion in society.

7. World Mental Health Day (10th October 2022)

This day is organized by the World Health Organization and aims to raise awareness of the importance of mental health. The theme for 2022 is ‘Mental Health for All’, which calls for increased access to mental health services and support for everyone around the world.

8. Anti-Bullying Week (14th-18th November 2022)

Organized by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, this week raises awareness of the impact of bullying and encourages everyone to take action against it. The theme for 2022 is ‘One Kind Word’, which highlights the power of kindness in preventing and tackling bullying.

9. International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December 2022)

This day promotes the rights and wellbeing of people with disabilities around the world. The theme for 2022 is ‘Building Back Better: Towards a Disability-inclusive, Accessible and Sustainable Post-COVID-19 World’, which emphasizes the need to ensure that people with disabilities are included and supported in the post-pandemic world.

10. Human Rights Day (10th December 2022)

This day is dedicated to raising awareness of basic human rights, including the right to freedom, equality, and dignity. The theme for 2022 is ‘Recover Better – Stand Up for Human Rights’, which aims to promote human rights in the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

In conclusion, these ten awareness days are just some of the many important events happening in the UK in 2022. By staying informed and engaged with these issues, we can all work together to create a better, more inclusive world for everyone.