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Day of the Girl - 11 October 2019

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“Empowerment of and investment in girls are key in breaking the cycle of discrimination and violence and in promoting and protecting the full and effective enjoyment of their human rights” United Nations Resolution 66/170
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Anti-Poverty Week 13-19 October 2019

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This year the Raise the Rate campaign led by ACOSS will be the focus of the week. This campaign is aimed at increasing the rate of Newstart and associated allowances by $75 a week.
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United Nations Day - 24 October 2019

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UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter.
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World Teachers' Day Australia - 25 October 2019

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This year's theme is 'Teachers at the heart of learning'.
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Dyslexia Awareness Month - October 2019

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Every year many events take place during October including the National Awareness Event, Light it Red for Dyslexia
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International Day for Tolerance - 16 November 2019

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The United Nations is committed to strengthening tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples.
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Universal Children's Day - 20 November 2019

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United Nations Universal Children’s Day was established in 1954 and is celebrated on November 20th each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.

White Ribbon Night - 22 November 2019

The White Ribbon social movement aims to engage men in preventing men’s violence against women.
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International Year of Indigenous Languages - 2019

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It is through language that we communicate with the world, define our identity, express our history and culture, learn, defend our human rights and participate in all aspects of society, to name but a few.
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Protect Penalty Rates

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The Fair Work Commission has ruled to cut penalty rates. Please support the campaign to review the laws covering work.
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Keep remote education strong

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In 2013 a review of Indigenous Education in the NT found that remote education was an almost universal failure and proposed sweeping changes. Help ensure remote students' right to access all levels of education.