World Habitat Day was first celebrated in 1985 when the United Nations General Assembly declared it to be celebrated on the first Monday of October. This day serves as a powerful reminder that everyone deserves a decent and safe place to live.
On World Habitat Day, governments, communities and individuals are urged to make efforts towards improving housing conditions, promoting safe settings and making neighborhoods safer. Here are some inspiring quotes, this year’s theme, and an overview of the rich history and significance of World Habitat Day.
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World Habitat Day 2024: Theme
“Engaging youth to build a better urban future” is the theme for 2024, and focuses on the opportunities and challenges associated with rapid urban growth. Its objective is to encourage the younger generation to participate in planning their present and future environment.
Habitat Day: History
World Habitat Day was created in 1985 to remind everyone of their shared duties to improve cities and towns for the future. Since its first celebration in 1986, the day has focused on improving urban living conditions.
Many events have been organized at various places across the world to raise awareness about this day. The Habitat Scroll of Honor award, first given in 1989, is another way the United Nations honors donors.
World Habitat Day 2024: Significance
To raise awareness about the basic right to shelter, World Habitat Day is celebrated annually on the first Monday of October. This day serves as a reminder that everyone deserves a comfortable and safe home. It also contributes to raising awareness about the importance of environmental protection in the face of increasing urbanization.
Happy World Habitat Day: Quotes
• “Don’t be discouraged, my friend. Today is theirs, but the future is ours.” -Rodman Philbrick
• “Whether or not it has completely taken over society, the reality is that Gen Y will soon have to take charge of the world created by previous generations.” – Charlie Caruso
• “Housing is a human right. There can be no fairness or justice in a society in which some people remain homeless or at risk, while others cannot even imagine it. -Jordan Flaherty.
• “A healthy, sane and sustainable society is one where the state is responsible for supporting people, but not to such an extent that people become dependent on the state, and where people are able to take care of themselves with minimal support from the state. ” – Abhijeet Naskar.
first published: October 07 2024 | 11:23 am First
