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10 March: what is celebrated today
10 March is a particularly plural day: it brings together the solemnity of justice and the lightness of play, the depth of science and the expressiveness of music, reflection on identity and attention to health care. At this crossroads of meanings, the calendar reminds us that human culture advances as much in the courts as on the stage, in the laboratories and in everyday gestures.
International Day of Women Judges
International Day of Women Judges, proclaimed in 2021, recognises the role of women in the judiciary and underlines a key idea for contemporary democracies: justice must be representative in order to be truly fair. For centuries, judicial systems were dominated by male perspectives; bringing in more women not only corrects a historical inequality, but also enriches the interpretation of the law.
This day also looks to the future. It promotes women's participation in decision-making spaces and reminds us that equality before the law begins with equality among those who apply it. It is not a symbolic gesture, but a structural transformation that strengthens social trust in justice.
International Wig Day
International Wig Day celebrates an object that seems small, but is full of meanings. Throughout history, the wig has been a symbol of power, theatre, celebration and transformation. Today it remains a playful tool, capable of prompting laughter and play, but also a quiet ally for those going through illnesses, medical treatments or hair-loss processes.
This day invites us to look at appearance with less prejudice and more empathy. Sometimes, changing the exterior is a way of rebuilding the interior, and the wig becomes a bridge between image and self-esteem.
Mario Day
Mario Day pays tribute to one of the most recognisable characters in digital culture. Since his birth in video games in the 1980s, Mario has become a symbol of playful perseverance: moving forward, falling, getting up and trying again. His seemingly simple world has accompanied entire generations.
Beyond nostalgia, Mario represents the consolidation of video games as a global cultural language. This day celebrates creativity, imagination and the ability of play to unite people of different ages and places.
International Bagpipe Day
International Bagpipe Day brings to the fore an ancient instrument whose sound crosses borders. The bagpipe—with its multiple variants—has accompanied rituals, celebrations and collective memories in Europe, Asia and North Africa. Its unmistakable timbre does not go unnoticed: it summons, moves and connects with roots.
In a world dominated by digital music, this date recalls the power of traditional instruments and the value of the cultures that keep them alive, passing them down from generation to generation.
Brain Awareness Week
From 10 to 16 March, Brain Awareness Week is celebrated, dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of brain health and the impact of neuroscience on everyday life. The brain is the organ that translates the world: it turns stimuli into thoughts, emotions and decisions, and yet it remains one of science's great mysteries.
This week invites us to learn, to care for mental health and to support research. Talking about the brain is talking about memory, identity and the future; about that which defines us as individuals and as a society.
World Glaucoma Week
Also between 9 and 15 March, World Glaucoma Week takes place, focused on preventing one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness. Glaucoma progresses silently, without obvious symptoms in its early stages, making early diagnosis an essential tool.
This week emphasises regular eye examinations and information as a form of care. Seeing well is not just a medical matter: it is about preserving autonomy, safety and quality of life in the long term.