World Habitat Day, 5 October
Photo:©UNhabitat
https://www.un.org/en/observances/habitat-day
This year highlights the fundamental right of adequate housing for all, something lacking to over 3 billion people.
This World Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and 17 (Partnership for the Goals).
World Food Day, 16 October
https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/en
This World Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 2 (Zero Hunger), 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and 13 (Climate Action).
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, 17 October
Two girls from a village in Vanuatu, 2024. Photo: UNICEF/MOBBS
https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-for-eradicating-poverty
This year’s team aims for “Safe Homes for All”, in line with the month’s prior Habitat Day.
This World Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
United Nations Day, 24 October
Photo:Left to right: ©WHO/Daniel Hodgson, ©UN Photo/Marco Dormino, ©UNICEF/Aliaga Ticona, ©WFP/Arete/Fredrik Lerneryd, ©UN Photo/Martine Perret
https://www.un.org/en/observances/un-day
The United Nations turned 80 years in 2025, as does its mandate and goal to improve and support all of mankind, including its Sustainable Development Goals.
United Development Information Day, 24 October
https://www.un.org/en/observances/development-information-day
This day highlights the importance of international cooperation towards world development, through the dissemination of information.
This World Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 4 (Quality Education), and 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure)
World Cities Day, 31 October
Photo:©UNhabitat
https://www.un.org/en/observances/cities-day
Recognized since 2014, this year’s theme is also about adequate housing for all.
This World Day follows the Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
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