History of Gender Equality Month The Women’s Rights Movement began on July 13, 1848, when Elizabeth Cady Stanton invited some of her friends for tea, and their talk turned toward the despondent situation of women and…
History of Gender Equality Month The Women’s Rights Movement began on July 13, 1848, when Elizabeth Cady Stanton invited some of her friends for tea, and their talk turned toward the despondent situation of women and…
This year National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW) is March 19-25, 2023. NPPW is a week dedicated to raising awareness about poison control centers and the Poison Help Hotline (1-800-222-1222). We welcome you join us in…
Originally published by UW Medicine Harborview Medical Center on 3/1/2023. Origins of Women’s History Month Since 1987, the U.S. has recognized the month of March as Women’s History Month. Evolving from an earlier “Women’s History Week,”…
Dating violence is more common than you may think, especially among teens and young adults: 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before…
Join HIPRC in celebrating Black American History by learning and reflecting on the achievements, influences and legacies of our fellow Black Americans. Each year, communities across our nation rise together in celebrating Black American History with…
This April, join HIPRC in supporting the 2023 (Virtual) Native American Read-In! The UW Information School (iSchool), in partnership with Read-a-Rama, will co-host this FREE family-centered event virtually on Sunday, April 16th from 1:00 pm…
// His Legacy // This year, we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday signed into federal law. As we honor Dr. King’s legacy, we may also find ourselves reflecting…
Originally posted to U.S. Department of State January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. This year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ theme is Partner to Prevent, an opportunity to highlight the importance of…
December 5-9, 2022 This holiday season, spread cheer, not flu The holiday season is here. That means more time to spend with your children, family, and friends. However, as holiday cheer spreads, so can flu,…
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues…