International Non-Binary People's Day

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International Non-Binary People's Day
Observed byWorldwide
TypeInternational, Cultural
Date14 July
Next time14 July 2025 (2025-07)
FrequencyAnnual
First time2012
Related to Parents' Day, Children's Day, International Transgender Day of Visibility, International Men's Day, International Women's Day, Non-Binary Week
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International Non-Binary People's Day is observed each year on 14 July and is aimed at raising awareness and organising around the issues faced by non-binary people around the world. [1] [2] [3] The day was first celebrated in 2012, [4] started by Katje van Loon. [5] The date was chosen for being precisely midway between International Women's Day and International Men's Day. [6] [7]

Non-Binary Awareness Week is the week starting on the Monday, [8] [9] or Sunday regionally, [10] [11] preceding International Non-Binary People's Day on 14 July. [12] This is an LGBTQ+ awareness period dedicated to non-binary people. [13] [14]

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References

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  2. Campaign, Human Rights (11 July 2019). "Breaking Binaries this International Non-Binary Day". Human Rights Campaign. Retrieved 2020-07-13.
  3. "International Non-Binary People's Day". Public and Commercial Services Union . Archived from the original on 2020-07-15. Retrieved 2020-07-13.
  4. Jake (25 February 2020). "When is International Non-Binary Day in 2020?". www.thegayuk.com. Retrieved 2020-07-13.
  5. "'Why I invented Non-binary Day'". BBC News . 2022-07-13. Retrieved 2022-07-14.
  6. Mathers, Charlie (13 July 2018). "Prepare for International Non-binary Day by learning how to be a better ally". Gay Star News . Archived from the original on 2018-07-14. Retrieved 2020-07-13.
  7. "International Non-Binary People's Day 2020". Equality Policy Unit. Retrieved 2020-07-13.
  8. "Non-Binary Week – Activist Bookshelf". Activist Bookshelf. Archived from the original on 2021-11-29. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  9. "Non-Binary Week — Ygender". Ygender. Archived from the original on 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  10. "Evento online discute dia do orgulho e visibilidade das pessoas trans não-bináries". FRRRKguys (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  11. Sartor, Amanda Giulia (2022). ""Somos viantes, construimos vias": não binariedade, configurações subjetivas e identidade" (PDF). acervodigital.ufpr.br. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  12. "Semana temática promove direitos para pessoas não-binárias em MG". Estado de Minas (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-07-10. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
  13. Abby Jones. "Happy Non-Binary Week: 9 Non-Binary and Genderqueer Indie Musicians You Need to Know". Pop Dust. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  14. "Non-Binary Awareness Week! (12th -18th July)". Rakshin Project. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2020.