For dozens of women who fled Myanmar and settled in Thailand, soccer has become a refuge from both the troubles of daily life and conservative cultural norms.

The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year. People who are in an abusive relationship will stay with their partner for a number of reasons, including: They believe their partner really is sorry and does care about them Their low self… The post Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Together We Can End Domestic Abuse appeared first on America's Charities.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – an annual campaign that aims to educate the public on the importance of early screening, testing and treatment for breast cancer. Activities include raising research funds to help identify the cause, uncover potential prevention strategies, and improve diagnosis, in addition to offering support to people impacted by the disease.   … The post Breast Cancer Awareness Month appeared first on America's Charities.

First launched by Americans for the Arts more than 30 years ago as National Arts Week in honor of the National Endowment for the Arts, National Arts and Humanities Month was re-established in 1993 as a month-long celebration in October with the following four goals: To create a national, state and local focus on the arts… The post Celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month This October appeared first on America's Charities.

Observed in October each year, Down Syndrome Awareness Month was started by the National Down Syndrome Society in the 1980’s. By spreading awareness, advocacy, and inclusion throughout the community, the month is a time to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and make people aware of their abilities and accomplishments. In recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, America’s Charities… The post Down Syndrome Awareness Month: Awareness, Advocacy, and Inclusion appeared first on America's Charities.

Hours after President Biden delivered his final U.N. speech, Masoud Pezeshkian, who was elected in July, gave his first.

Lebanese health officials said Israeli attacks since Monday have killed hundreds, including women and children. Israel claimed it had killed one senior Hezbollah commander with an airstrike Tuesday on a building in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Plus, news outlets experiment with WhatsApp.

The nine candidates vying to become prime minister have been differentiated by their stances on a law requiring married couples to share a family name.

First celebrated in 1929, Child Health Day was enacted by Congress as a day to raise awareness about the fundamental necessity for programs to protect and develop the health of the children of the United States. In recognition of #ChildHealthDay on October 7, 2024, America’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are… The post Child Health Day appeared first on America's Charities.