Events

YEIP Recognizes: Veteran’s Day / Remembrance Day

On November 11, in Canada and the U.S., we honor and commemorate members of the armed forces who served our countries. Veteran's Day and Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, originated on November 11, 1919 to commemorate the end of World War I. This day is an opportunity to recall all who have served in […]

YEIP Recognizes: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

November 25 is recognized annually as International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Violence against women is any act of gender-based violence that results in physical, sexual or psychological harm, including threats of such harm in public or private. This day was founded through the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women issued by […]

YEIP Recognizes: International Day of Persons with Disabilities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is a United Nations  day recognized annually on Dec. 3. The day is about promoting the rights and well‐being of disabled persons, while celebrating their achievements and contributions in our communities. The term disability covers a broad range and degree of different conditions and is always evolving A disability […]