World Habitat Day
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Where is World Habitat Day celebrated?
Emerging from the East African country Kenya, this day is celebrated worldwide with people showcasing their support from several regions. The United Nations sets out multiple themes, and it is followed everywhere in its fashion.
Who is World Habitat Day celebrated by?
Many rural areas, non-profit organizations, and countries showing improvement in their habitat developments celebrate it.
When did World Habitat Day first start?
Nairobi, Kenya, was the celebration's host in the city for the inauguration of World Habitat Day in 1986, with the theme 'Shelter is My Right.'
Who started World Habitat Day?
There's no specific name on who started this day. However, it first took place in Nairobi, Kenya, which the United Nations General Assembly organized, and from then onwards, the first Monday of October is celebrated.
History And Timeline
The first World Habitat Day was celebrated in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1986 with the theme 'Shelter is My Right.' The United Nations Human Settlements Programme established the Habitat Scroll of Honor award in 1989.
It is now the world's most prestigious human settlements award. Its goal is to recognize efforts that have made remarkable achievements in many domains, such as shelter supply, raising awareness of the homeless situation, developing human settlements, and increasing the liveability of urban sustainability.
Rapid Urban growth
People started moving to urban centers for better employment opportunities.
1800sResolution Passed
United Nations created and passed a resolution to celebrate World Habitat Day.
1985First World Habitat Day
It was celebrated in Nairobi, Kenya, with the theme 'Shelter is My Right.'
1986Second World Habitat Day
Celebrated in New York, the USA, with the theme 'Shelter for the Homeless.'
1987Habitat Scroll of Honor
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme established the Habitat Scroll of Honour award.
1989Traditions And Customs
The United Nations Habitat emphasizes the need for city planning to minimize the uncontrolled growth of urban regions and the attendant difficulties that ensue. Many individuals from rural areas worldwide wish to relocate to cities to pursue their goals of a better life. On the other hand, cities may become a breeding ground for marginalization, inequality, and social alienation.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate World Habitat Day
The day is marked by various activities, events, and talks around urban challenges. The goal of World Habitat Day is to raise awareness about the status of cities and towns and the fundamental right of all people to sufficient carbon-neutral housing.
Facts And Stats
- World Habitat Day is celebrated across academic institutions, the private sector, and UN habitat across the world. On this day, events on urban governance are organized by relevant stakeholders.
- Other than World Habitat Day, we celebrate National Techies Day on October 3.
- The hashtag of this day is extremely popular on social media.
Who started World Habitat Day?
The United Nations General Assembly organized World Habitat Day in 1986 in Nairobi, Kenya.
When is World Habitat Day?
World Habitat Day is observed every year on the first Monday of October.
How do people celebrate World Habitat Day?
People observe this day by participating in various activities and events organized to spread awareness about habitat conservation and encourage citizens to create a sustainable living environment.
Why do people celebrate World Habitat Day?
People celebrate raising awareness towards the inadequate residential support, poor marginalizations, poverty, and insufficient development of the rural areas, basically to improve the quality of life.
What is the significance or importance of World Habitat Day?
It helps raise support for adequate shelter and employment opportunities and deducing the rural regions. The global observance of this annual event is advantageous in extending the UN's shelter provision, yclept' un habitat' to every corner of the world.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Monday, October 05, 2020
- Monday, October 04, 2021
- Monday, October 03, 2022
- Monday, October 02, 2023
- Monday, October 07, 2024
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