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2 August: what is celebrated today
The first Sunday in August invites us to consider the ties that sustain us from within. It is a date shaped by the idea of care: the care born in the family, between sisters, and that expressed in one of life’s most primary gestures, breastfeeding. Two different, yet deeply connected, ways of accompanying, protecting and being present.
National Sisters Day
In the United States, the first Sunday in August is National Sisters Day, a day dedicated to making visible a bond as everyday as it is decisive. Sisters are often the first mirror, the first ally and, many times, the longest-lasting friendship. They share childhood, secret codes, passing rivalries and a common memory that changes over the years.
But the concept of “sister” goes beyond kinship. In many cultures, it also names those chosen people who occupy a sibling-like place in adult life. Celebrating this day means recognising the emotional strength of these bonds: those that accompany us silently, sustain us in crises and celebrate others' achievements without envy.
World Breastfeeding Week
From 1 to 7 August, World Breastfeeding Week takes place, promoted by the World Health Organization and UNICEF, with the support of the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action. Although in some European countries it is moved to October, its symbolic beginning coincides with these first days of August.
Breastfeeding is not only an individual decision: it is a social practice that needs support, information and favourable environments. It brings key benefits for the health of babies and mothers, reduces inequalities and has a positive impact on the environment. Speaking about breastfeeding is speaking about support networks, time, public policies and respect for bodies and rhythms.