Information from a calendar of annual human rights observances on the Morgantown City website and from Diversity Resources.
March: National Women’s History Month
Honors women as significant agents of change.
March 8: International Women’s Day
Celebration of the economic, political, and social achievements of women worldwide. Recognition of need for empowering women to meet their health and family planning needs as central to realizing greater equality. With access to education, economic opportunity, and quality health care, healthier mothers can have healthier babies, economic gains, and help create less pressure on our planet's natural resources.
March 15: UN: International Day to Combat Islamophobia
A UN observance that raises awareness about the prejudice, discrimination, and hatred faced by Muslims around the world.
March 21: International Day for the Elimination of Racial DiscriminationInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Call to action to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination worldwide.
March 22: World Water Day
Calls for awareness of how essential potable water is to the rights of all people in West Virginia and worldwide.
March 31:Cesar Chavez Day
Honors Mexican American farm worker. Labor leader, and activist Cesar Chavez (1927- 1993) who was a nationally respected voice of social justice.
Information from Diversity Resources.
March 4: Hindu - Holi
The festival of colors, celebrating spring, community, and renewal. In 2026, many communities will observe Holi around this date.
March 4: Sikh - Hola Mohalla
Sikh festival featuring martial arts displays, music, and community gatherings, often coinciding with or following Holi.