Time's Up Day

September 17, Wednesday

Time's Up Day – is a holiday and campaign aimed at raising awareness about sexual harassment, violence, and gender discrimination in workplaces and public spaces. The day is part of the global Time’s Up movement, which seeks to create safe and equal conditions for all people, especially women, in both professional and personal spheres.

History of the holiday
The Time’s Up movement was founded in 2018 by a group of women in Hollywood following a series of high-profile cases of sexual harassment and violations of women’s rights in the entertainment industry. Time's Up Day was established to annually remind society of the need to fight violence and discrimination and to promote initiatives that protect the rights and safety of people in the workplace.

Significance of the holiday
The day emphasizes:

* the necessity of ending sexual harassment and violence;
* supporting victims and promoting the rights of survivors;
* creating equal working conditions for all employees;
* raising awareness about gender discrimination and ways to prevent it.

How it is celebrated
On this day, the following activities are held:

* educational lectures, seminars, and public campaigns on gender equality and workplace safety;
* social media campaigns using the Time’s Up hashtags to draw attention to the issues;
* publications and articles on cases of discrimination and ways to prevent them;
* events and flash mobs aimed at supporting victims and increasing legal awareness.

Time’s Up Day serves as a reminder to society of the importance of protecting everyone’s rights, creating a safe work environment, and promoting equality and justice in all areas of life.

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Time's Up Day in other years

2021 September 17, Friday
2022 September 17, Saturday
2023 September 17, Sunday
2024 September 17, Tuesday
2026 September 17, Thursday