Calendar of Events
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All events noted in Eastern Time
Awareness Day/Week/Month
Events
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October is “Let’s Talk Month”
Let’s Talk Month emphasizes the importance of young people and the adults they trust talking about sex.
Advocates for Youth recently updated its Let’s Talk Month Planning Guidebook. The guidebook provides strategic tips and examples to help local communities plan and implement activities for Let’s Talk Month. It also includes fact sheets, guidance for involving youth and working with the media, and sample forms.
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National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) is observed each year on October 15 to raise awareness about the impact of HIV on the Latinx community in the United States.
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LGBT Health Awareness Week
LGBT Health Awareness Week is a time to bring attention to the devastating cycle of discrimination and health disparities that affect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
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October is “Let’s Talk Month”
Let’s Talk Month emphasizes the importance of young people and the adults they trust talking about sex.
Advocates for Youth recently updated its Let’s Talk Month Planning Guidebook. The guidebook provides strategic tips and examples to help local communities plan and implement activities for Let’s Talk Month. It also includes fact sheets, guidance for involving youth and working with the media, and sample forms.
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National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) is observed each year on October 15 to raise awareness about the impact of HIV on the Latinx community in the United States.
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Endometriosis Awareness Month
Endometriosis is a disease that affects hormones, immune system (the system that fights germs and cancer), and the digestive tract (the system involved in the breakdown and absorption of food). Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 people with uteruses. Find out more here
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LGBT Health Awareness Week
LGBT Health Awareness Week is a time to bring attention to the devastating cycle of discrimination and health disparities that affect lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.
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Education Justice Advocacy Day
This is a critical time for students, parents/caregivers, educators, and community members to come together and amplify key priorities that support and protect our public schools and students. First time at an advocacy day? We’ll provide the educational materials and training to help prepare you to meet with legislators!
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Sex Ed Trivia Fundraiser at Fat Lady Brewing
Bring your team (6 people max) and compete for fun prizes and ultimate bragging rights :) All funds raised will contribute towards YES!'s sex ed work! YES! is a Philly nonprofit that provides anti-oppressive, consent-based, pleasure-centered sexuality education for people of all ages. 21+ to participate. Cost: $!5
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Know Means Know: Have Breakthrough Conversations with Compassionate Curiosity
Whether you're looking for better ways to break through with elected officials, want to do more effective phone banking or door knocking in your community, or just stop going around in circles with friends and family, this training is for you. Bonus: you'll be among the first to hear what we've learned from two years of having just this kind of conversation with strangers around the country, focusing on gender-inclusive sex education!
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National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) is observed each year on October 15 to raise awareness about the impact of HIV on the Latinx community in the United States.
