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15th October baby loss awareness day make it a recognised holiday

Closed 260 signatures

What the petition asks

Here in the UK we would like to invite you to take part in the global 'Wave of Light'. On this day, everyone is invited to take part in this global event to remember all the babies that have died during pregnancy, at, during or after birth.
throughout the week bereaved parents, family members and friends can commemorate the all-too-brief lives of their babies, knowing that thousands of other families elsewhere in the world will be doing the same. The week also provides a crucial opportunity for people to talk openly about the subject of and raise awareness of baby loss.
The week ends with Baby Loss Awareness Day on 15th October. October 15th is recognised as Pregnancy and infant Loss Remembrance Day across the world.

Timeline

31 Mar 2017 Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 260
Status Closed
Opened 31 Mar 2017
Closed 2 May 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.