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Committee for Equity and Inclusion
The Committee for Equity and Inclusion will advocate for equity and inclusion to be valued and recognized at all levels and sectors of our institution. We will foster a culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion by acknowledging and responding to the voices of our faculty, staff, and students as well as the community in which we reside. The Committee will work diligently to develop thoughtful and innovative approaches to solve complex SPH community issues related to equity and inclusion.
CEI CALENDAR
MARCH
Women’s History Month
The theme for 2026 Women’s History Month is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” This theme recognizes that we are being called to confront overlapping global challenges, and women are leading the change to create a sustainable future.
MARCH 8
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a global day to celebrate the social, economic, political, and cultural achievements of women. The day is also a call to action to advance and accelerate the fight for global gender equity.
MARCH 10
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
A day to recognize the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls. It’s also an observance during which we highlight the importance of taking proactive steps to help protect the health of women.
MARCH 24
World Tuberculosis Day
A day to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of tuberculosis (TB) and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic. The date marks the day in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes TB, which opened the way towards diagnosing and curing this disease.
MARCH 25
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade (UN)
The United Nations designated March 25th as International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade to coincide with the passage of the UK’s Abolition of the Slave Trade Act on March 25, 1807. This remembrance day seeks to acknowledge the horrific harms caused by the transatlantic slave trade and, in doing so, build a future of dignity and justice for all.
MARCH 31
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)
Transgender Day of Visibility seeks to both celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people while also acknowledging the systemic discrimination the trans community faces.
APRIL 6-12
National Public Health Week
Each April, APHA unites communities nationwide to celebrate NPHW, recognizing public health contributions and addressing key health issues.
APRIL 7
World Health Day
April 7 marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948.
APRIL 9
International Day of Pink
This day stands against bullying, homophobia, transphobia, and all forms of discrimination, with communities worldwide encouraged to wear pink in solidarity. It’s a call for inclusivity and respect, fostering awareness and support for a safer, more accepting world.
APRIL 11-17
Black Maternal Health Week
The campaign and activities for Black Maternal Health Week serve to amplify the voices of Black mamas and center the values and traditions of the reproductive and birth justice movements. Activities during BMHW are rooted in human rights, reproductive justice, and birth justice frameworks.
APRIL 22
Earth Day
Raises global awareness about environmental protection, inspiring action to combat climate change, reduce pollution, and promote sustainability. It’s a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the planet for future generations through conscious, everyday choices.
