Days we celebrate At ActionAid UK, we celebrate the work of the incredible women and girls who we work with across the world each and every day. Here are just some of the international days that we mark. International Women’s Day 2025 Find out about International Women's Day, why we celebrate it, and how you can support ActionAid to change the lives of women and girls. Read more Menstrual Hygiene Day Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025 is on 28 May: taking on period poverty and period taboos, because menstruation matters. This Menstrual Hygiene Day, share a better period. Read more World Humanitarian Day Find out about World Humanitarian Day, why we mark it, and how you can support ActionAid's humanitarian work around the world. Read more International Day of the Girl Learn more about International Day of the Girl, when it is, why we celebrate and how to celebrate with ActionAid to change the lives of women and girls. Read more Donating to charity at Christmas Everything you need to know about donating to charity at Christmas, including Christmas donations in lieu of gifts, and sending charity Christmas cards. Read more Giving Tuesday Find out about Giving Tuesday, when Giving Tuesday will be, and how you can support ActionAid to help change the lives of women and girls living in poverty. Read more
