Creating a sense of belonging at UNSW.
On Diversity Days we celebrate and support the rich diversity of our UNSW community.
We also invite you to use the Culturally Inclusive Calendar when organising and planning events.
Diversity Calendar 2023
| 17 February - 5 March 2023 |
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras & Sydney WorldPrideShining a global light on the LGBTIQ+ lives, culture and community. |
| 17 February - 5 March 2023 |
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras & Sydney WorldPrideShining a global light on the LGBTIQ+ lives, culture and community.
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| 1 March |
Zero Discrimination DayCelebrating everyone's right to live a full and productive life with dignity.
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| 8 March |
International Women's DayShare the responsibility to achieve gender equity and celebrate the achievements of women.
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| 21 March |
Harmony DayCelebrating Australia’s cultural diversity. A day of respect, inclusiveness and belonging.
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| 31 March |
International Transgender Day of VisibilityEmpowering the trans community through a celebration of trans and gender diverse people's achievements.
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| 27 April |
International Girls in ICT DayEncouraging girls who are interested in ICT to become women who study and work in ICT.
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| 17 May |
IDAHOBITInternational Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia draws attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex people.
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| 21 May |
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and DevelopmentBridging the gap between cultures is urgent and necessary for peace, stability and development.
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| 26 May |
National Sorry DayRecognise and acknowledge people from the Stolen Generations.
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27 May –3 June 2023 |
National Reconciliation WeekLearn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and how we can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
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| 2 - 9 July |
NAIDOC WeekCelebrating the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Participate and support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
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| 14 July |
International Non-Binary People's DayHeld precisely in between International Men’s Day and International Women’s Day. Non-binary is an umbrella term for any number of gender identities that sit within, outside of, across or between the spectrum of the male and female binary.
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| 12 – 20 August |
National Science WeekAnnual celebration of science and technology across Australia.
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| 25 August |
Wear It Purple DayTo make the world safe for rainbow young people to be proud of who they are.
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| 14 September |
R U OK? DayDay of action to remind you to ask, “Are you OK?” and to remember to always offer support to people who may be struggling with life. |
| 23 September |
Bisexual Visibility Day
Also called Bisexual Pride Day, Bi Visibility Day, Bisexual Pride and Bi Visibility Day, and Bisexuality+ Day is observed to recognise and celebrate the history, community and culture of bisexual people and challenges bisexual & biromantic erasure. |
| All month |
Mental Health MonthEncourages us to think about our mental health and wellbeing, regardless of whether we have a lived experience of mental illness or not.
Indigenous Business MonthStarted by Indigenous business people who see business as a vehicle towards self-determination, a way of providing positive role models for Indigenous Australians and improving quality of life in Indigenous communities.
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| 10 October |
World Mental Health DayWorld Federation for Mental Health initiative to raise public awareness of mental health issues worldwide.
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| 11 October |
International Day of the Girl ChildAddress the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.
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| 15 - 21 October |
Anti-Poverty WeekSupports the Australian community to increase their understanding of poverty and to take action collectively to end it.
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| 17 October |
International Day for the Eradication of PovertyAcknowledge the effort and struggle of people living in poverty, a chance for them to make their concerns heard, and a moment to recognize that poor people are the first ones to fight against poverty.
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| 26 October |
Intersex Awareness DayAwareness day to highlight the human rights issues faced by Intersex people. Here's how Intersex Awareness Day was celebrated by EDI at UNSW.
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| 16 November |
International Day for ToleranceThe United Nations is committed to strengthening tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples.
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| 13 - 19 November |
Transgender Awareness WeekCelebrate the resilience and amplify the voices of trans and gender diverse communities. Here's how Transgender Awareness Week was celebrated at EDI at UNSW.
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| 20 November |
Transgender Day of RemembranceHonouring those lost to anti-transgender violence.
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| 25 November |
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against WomenTaking a stand against gender-based violence.
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| 1 December |
World AIDS DayRaising global awareness about the issues surrounding HIV and AIDS.
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| 3 December |
International Day of People with DisabilityIncreasing awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrating their contributions.
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| 10 December |
Human Rights DayLet’s stand up for equality, justice and human dignity, acknowledging that everyone is born free with rights.
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| 18 December |
International Migrants DayMigration is the great issue of our era, and a force for dignity because it allows people to choose to save themselves, letting them choose participation over isolation.
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| 20 December |
International Human Solidarity DayA day to encourage debate on the ways to promote solidarity for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals including poverty eradication and more.
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