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11 March: what is celebrated today
11 March is a date marked by memory, care and collective responsibility. The calendar brings together on one day remembrance of victims of violence, recognition of essential occupations and attention to health — both visible and invisible — that sustains everyday life. It is not a noisy day: it is a day to pause, look carefully and think about what usually goes unnoticed.
European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism is observed every 11 March in memory of the attacks carried out in Madrid in 2004. Since then, the date has served as a space for shared mourning and recognition of those who lost their lives, those who survived, and the families who still live with absence and its aftermath.
Beyond the tribute, the day invites reflection on the profound consequences of terrorism: fear, social fracture, loss of trust. Remembering is not only an act of memory, but also an ethical affirmation. Naming the victims means rejecting violence as a form of political action and reaffirming the inalienable value of life.
World Plumbing Day
World Plumbing Day shines a light on a quiet but essential profession. Access to drinking water, sanitation and responsible management of water resources depend on systems we rarely see, but which support public health and human dignity.
Celebrating this day means recognising that everyday wellbeing is built not only through grand speeches, but through technical trades, accumulated knowledge and constant work. Plumbing is directly linked to the right to water and to today’s environmental challenges, from reuse to energy efficiency.
Brain Awareness Week
From 10 to 16 March, Brain Awareness Week takes place, dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of neuroscience research and caring for brain health. The brain is the organ that brings together thought, emotion and behaviour, yet it remains one of the most complex territories of human knowledge.
This week invites us to understand better how the mind works and to become aware of the relationship between the brain, habits and quality of life. Talking about the brain is talking about learning, ageing, mental health and our collective future.
World Glaucoma Week
World Glaucoma Week also takes place during these days, an international campaign focused on preventing an eye disease that progresses silently. Glaucoma does not usually hurt or give warning, and that is precisely why information and early diagnosis are fundamental.
This week reminds us of the importance of regular ophthalmological check-ups and visual self-care. Preserving sight means preserving autonomy, safety and our relationship with our surroundings, especially as the population ages.