Context
The United Nations observes the first Monday of October as World Habitat Day.
Key-points
- In 1985 the United Nations designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day.
- The idea is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter.
- It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of human habitat.
- First celebrated in 1986, Nairobi was the host city.
- The theme was “Shelter is My Right”.
- The purpose of this initiative is to promote the fundamental right to have adequate shelter.
- The host city for the 2022 edition is Balikesir, Turkiye.
The concerning issue
- This issue has been worsened because of the triple Cs – coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, climate and crisis.
- These three Cs have halted the progress made towards poverty alleviation.
- The day calls for the prioritization of addressing urban poverty and inequality and promotion of local actions focusing on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Theme
- This year’s theme is “Mind the Gap. Leave No One and Place Behind”.
- The focus is on the growing inequalities and challenges in cities and human settlements.
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