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Stand up and be heard! Join us to celebrate National Be Heard Day and make your voice matter by speaking out, engaging in meaningful conversations, and inspiring change.
Celebrate National Be Heard Day on March 7 by taking a stand and speaking out for what you believe in! This day is all about giving everyone the opportunity to make their voices heard, regardless of race, age, gender or economic status. Established in 2018 by the United Nations Human Rights Office as part of its #StandUp4HumanRights campaign, this special day encourages people around the world to speak up and be heard.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Be Heard Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>Established by the United Nations Human Rights Office as a part of their #StandUp4HumanRights campaign, encouraging people to raise their voice.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Annual Celebration</div><div class='timeline-text'>First global celebration of National Be Heard Day observed, reaching millions of people worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Amplifying Youth Voices</div><div class='timeline-text'>Efforts to amplify youth voices increase, engaging younger individuals in the conversation about human rights.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Focus on Digital Platforms</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Be Heard Day celebrations move to digital platforms due to the COVID-19 pandemic, further expanding its reach.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increased Global Participation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Increased participation noted as the importance of voicing concerns and advocating for rights becomes more apparent globally.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write a letter</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Write a letter to your representatives in Congress. Make sure to include what issues you care about and why they should care too.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Start a petition</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create an online or physical petition that calls attention to the issue you care about, and share it with friends and family to get more signatures.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a rally</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather with likeminded individuals in your community to peacefully protest or bring awareness to the issue you care about.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a march</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find out if there are any upcoming marches near you that address the issue you care about and attend them.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your story</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Write an article or blog post, or create a video or podcast, and share your experience with the issue you care about. This can help raise awareness and inspire others to take action as well.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes self-expression</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Be Heard Day celebrates the importance of expressing yourself without fear. By speaking up and embracing our inner voice, we can make our opinion heard and know that we matter. It is a reminder to everyone that their thoughts and feelings are valid and should be shared!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages open dialogue</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This special day is an opportunity for people to come together and have honest conversations about issues that are important to them. Having meaningful discussions with others can lead to better understanding, respect and appreciation for different points of view.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It empowers us to make change</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Expressing ourselves allows us to take action and make a real difference in the world. Through speaking out, we can influence laws, policies and societal attitudes. National Be Heard Day reminds us all of the power we have when our voices are united!</p></div></div>
National Be Heard Day is celebrated on March 7 every year. In 2024, National Be Heard Day will occur on a Thursday.
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Mar 7
Tuesday
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Thursday
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Mar 7
Friday
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Mar 7
Saturday
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