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Neurodiversity Celebration Week (NCW) is a global initiative that challenges the stereotypes and misconceptions around those who are neurodivergent. The annual event celebrates their individual talents while also creating an environment of equity and inclusivity. This year, NCW takes place March 18-24. The term “neurodiversity” describes the differences between the way people’s brains work. The idea is that there’s no “correct” way for the brain to work. Instead, there is a wide range of ways that people perceive and respond to the world, and these differences are to be embraced

Global Money Week, celebrated March 18-24, aims at teaching everyone around the world the importance of learning about finances and managing money wisely. Each year, there are activities and events that help boost financial well-being. This year’s theme is “Protect your money, secure your future” and will focus on the importance of safe money management and responsible financial behaviors by educating people on the potential risks in the financial sector and how to protect your personal finances. Here are some tips to protect your financial well-being year-round: Keep your monthly

Tuesday, February 20 marks the World Day of Social Justice, an international observance dedicated to raise awareness about social justice issues and promote progress both within and between nations. Here are some ways you can get involved: Watch the World Day of Social Justice commemorative event on February 20. This annual conference brings leading figures from academia, politics and the world of work together each year to discuss the latest social issues we are facing and propose concrete actions to achieve international goals. Engage with your colleagues in the Global

Share your thoughts on our global and regional well-being programs in the annual survey starting Monday, February 5. Your input matters and helps us provide support, tools and resources for you and your family to address your overall well-being needs. You will receive an email on Monday, February 5 from “AECOM Survey Feedback” with a unique link. Please click on the link in the email to complete the survey. You will have until Friday, February 23 to share your thoughts. All responses are confidential, and participation is voluntary. Please note

Join the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to honor World Cancer Day on February 4. The UICC takes the lead every year to raise awareness and advocate for initiatives to promote equality and integrate cancer control into the world health and development agenda. The theme for World Cancer Day is “Closing the Gap” — a bid to close the equity gap that barriers that many patients face when trying to obtain cancer care, such as income, education, geographical location and discrimination. Half the world’s population lacks access to a

During the month of January, celebrate International Quality of Life month by focusing on ways you can improve your life and the lives of those around you. The World Health Organization (WHO) views “quality of life” in context of one’s culture, their standard of living and the value system of a nation1. It is ultimately up to each person to decide what things in life that are important to them, such as good physical or emotional health, financial stability, or stable and fulfilling relationships. Here are some ideas that can

International Mind-Body Wellness Day on January 3 celebrates how good emotional well-being leads to good physical well-being, as well as the many factors that contribute to that harmony including spirituality, social interactions, healthy diets, physical activity and much more. Even our home décor has an effect. Discover your own mind-body wellness balance with these activities: Practice mindfulness through a personalized experience through Koa Health Foundations. Koa can also help you create healthy habits and identify and change negative behaviors. Drink water. Dehydration not only causes physical health issues like kidney