October is a truly fortunate month as it has numerous International Days that have been approved by the US government. For Nigerians, October holds particular meaning since the nation attained independence on the first day of the month several years ago.
But this month’s commemorations do not end with that record; some activities supporting them have been compiled for your perusal today.
International Day of the Girl Child
Every year on October 11th, people celebrate this. “Girls’ vision for the future” is the theme for this year. Jagran Josh claims that the purpose of the holiday is to advocate for girls’ rights and give them a voice.
UNICEF emphasises the importance of the day as a key global moment on which to celebrate girls everywhere, amplifying their voices, actions and leadership. It is a day that belongs to everyone who cares about girls and their rights.
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World Food Day
Food has undoubtedly been the source of human sustenance since the beginning of time. Concern Worldwide states that October 16 is designated as a day to raise awareness of hunger and to encourage action for the planet, people, and food in the future.
More than 10% of people still experience hunger. “Right to foods for a better life and a better future” is this year’s World Food Day theme.
World Cotton Day
By coincidence, it is today! Four years ago, the UN General Assembly approved October 7 each year. This day is observed to highlight the value of cotton, a crop grown in more than 75 nations on five continents. For the African nations that produce cotton, particularly the C4 (Cotton 4)—Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Chad—cotton has been a source of income.
“Cotton For Good” is this year’s theme.UNICEF highlights the significance of the day as a major worldwide occasion to honour girls everywhere and to highlight their leadership, voices, and deeds.
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This day belongs to everyone who supports the rights of girls and women in general.
World Mental Health Day
Because mental health is so vital to humankind, the state is frequently observed. October 10 is set aside each year to raise awareness of mental health issues and to mobilize support for those who are struggling with mental health issues.”
Mental Health for All” is this year’s World Mental Health Day theme. Greater Investment – Greater Access
International Day Against Breast Cancer
The goal of raising awareness of breast cancer, its diagnosis, and its treatment is October 19. Its goal is to teach people how to identify breast cancer early enough to stop it from getting out of control. The purpose of the pink ribbon is to raise awareness of the cause.”
No one should face breast cancer alone” is the theme for World Breast Cancer Day in 2024.
