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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed across the globe every year on 17 October to raise awareness about the people who are struggling and living in poverty.

Theme 2020: Acting together to achieve social and environment justice for all

Theme 2021: Building the Future Together: Let's End Persistent Poverty by Respecting All People and Our Planet.

Theme 2022: Dignity for all in practice 

Theme 2023: 

Decent Work and Social Protection: Putting Dignity in Practice for All

Theme 2024: Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment 

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International Day of Potato is celebrated on 30 May.

First edition was celebrated on 30 May 2024.

The day was proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

Theme 2024: Harvesting diversity, feeding hope

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Labor Day is observed on May 1.

Theme 2024: Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate

Labour Day began on 1 May 1886

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• Saudi Arabia is in line to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup
• The kingdom was the only bidder for the tournament.
  

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International Day to Combat Islamophobia: 15 March 

UNGA adopted resolution to observe day: 15.03. 2022

UNGA: United Nations General Assembly 

Introducer: Pakistan on behalf of the (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation)

March 15 was chosen because on 15 March 2019, 51 Muslims were killed and 40 injured in mass shootings in mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand

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On 3 May 1993, United Nations General Assembly declared 3 May as World Press Freedom Day.

Theme 2022: Journalism under digital siege.

Theme 2023: Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights

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On 12 April 1961, the first manned space flight by Soviet citizen Yuri Gagarin took place. 

Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit the earth. 

In 2011, UNGA announced to celebrate International Day of Human Space on 12 April. 

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International Day to Combat Islamophobia: 15 March 

UNGA adopted resolution to observe day: 15.03. 2022

UNGA: United Nations General Assembly 

Introducer: Pakistan on behalf of the (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation)

March 15 was chosen because on 15 March 2019, 51 Muslims were killed and 40 injured in mass shootings in mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand

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• International Day of Older Persons is observed on 1 October.

• Theme 2020: Pandemics: Do they change how we address age and ageing?

• Theme 2021: Digital Equity for All Ages

• Theme 2022: Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World
• Theme 2023: Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Across Generations
• Theme 2024: Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide

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• International Day of Older Persons is observed on 1 October.

• Theme 2020: Pandemics: Do they change how we address age and ageing?

• Theme 2021: Digital Equity for All Ages

• Theme 2022: Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World