17th October 2026

International  Day  for the  Eradication  of Poverty 

"Let us mobilize the political will and investments needed to ensure everyone has a safe home, and the opportunity to build a life of dignity, free from poverty."
UN Secretary-General António Guterres

"2026 – 2028 theme: United for Peace and Human Rights

2026 focus: Safe Homes for All

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, observed annually on 17 October, recognizes that ending poverty is inseparable from protecting human rights, human dignity and peace. Under the 2026–2028 theme “United for Peace and Human Rights,” the 2026 observance focuses on “Safe Homes for All,” highlighting adequate housing as a foundation for security, participation and a life of dignity.

More than 2.8 billion people worldwide face some form of housing inadequacy. People already experiencing poverty and exclusion bear the greatest burden. Without a safe and stable home, access to health care, education, employment and participation in community life becomes far more difficult.

Housing insecurity is not simply a question of shelter. Unsafe, unaffordable, overcrowded or insecure housing can reinforce poverty and exclusion, and undermine the enjoyment of other human rights. The 2026 concept note, therefore, calls for housing policies and systems that place human dignity, human rights and people's needs at their centre.

For 2026, the Day calls for action in three key areas:

1. Make safe housing a human-rights priority: Respect, protect and progressively fulfil the right to adequate housing, and give a dignified standard of living the appropriate priority in public policy and budgeting.
2. Design policies with people experiencing poverty: Move beyond token consultation and involve people experiencing poverty and housing exclusion directly in the design, implementation and evaluation of housing policies, recognizing them as rights- and knowledge-holders.
3. Mobilize resources for safe homes for all: Strengthen public financing and other resources needed to expand access to safe, accessible and affordable housing while ensuring that no one is left behind. (...)" in  https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-for-eradicating-poverty

 16th  October  2026

World 

Food Day

This year 2026 the theme for WFD is 

"Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow."

How can we participate in this project? 

Watch this short video and get some ideas and fulfill your commitment!

https://youtu.be/NV38pKIj9rU?si=rGQLl0MQKyG7tXYU

"Ending hunger is within reach. The world already produces enough food to nourish everyone, yet 645 million people still face hunger, and 2.69 billion cannot afford a healthy diet. As conflict, economic instability and climate shocks put pressure on agrifood systems, the challenge is how to ensure access to reliable, affordable and nutritious food for people everywhere.

Innovation is transforming how food is produced, stored, transported and marketed. It brings together advances in science and technology with the knowledge, experience and ingenuity of farmers, fishers, herders and foresters - including women, youth and Indigenous Peoples – as well as investors, policymakers and entrepreneurs, because transforming our agrifood systems requires collective action.

Innovation in agrifood systems takes many forms. It includes digital advisory services, data and information systems, improved seed varieties and biotechnologies, along with farmer field schools, cooperative models, traditional land and water practices, and new approaches to production, markets, finance and distribution. Innovation can also mean reducing risk before crises emerge; preventive and cross-sectoral approaches can strengthen resilience and avoid far higher costs once shocks take place.

Together, our efforts to foster innovation can build agrifood systems that are more stable, more inclusive and more resilient – capable of nourishing people today while protecting the resources future generations depend on. (...)"

in https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/about/en

11th October 2026

International Day of the Girl Child

2026 theme: "End child marriage and invest in girls’ rights"

"Celebrated every year on 11 October, International Day of the Girl is 

a global moment to celebrate girls everywhere, amplifying their voices, 

actions and leadership. 

It belongs to everyone who cares about girls and their rights. 

On this day, we come together to recognize and advocate for the full 

spectrum of girls’ rights.  

End child marriage and invest in girls’ rights!

This year’s theme was developed through consultations with girls,

girls’ organizations and girl-led networks as well as civil society 

organizations and United Nations partners. 

Together, they called for urgent action to end child marriage and 

invest in girls’ rights – our 2026 theme. (...)"

in https://www.un.org/en/observances/girl-child-day

Girls are leaders. Girls are change-makers. Girls are driving good and growth around the world.

         Photo:ⓒUNICEF/UN0765141/ Bruno Pedro

 6th October 2026

DO YOU KNOW ...?

1st October 2026

International Day 

of Older Persons

DO you KNOW that ...?

" 2026 Theme: 'The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives'.

The 2026 United Nations International Day of Older Persons, under the theme "The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives," calls on Governments, civil society, the private sector, researchers and older persons themselves to examine how societies can ensure that the additional years gained translate into healthy, productive, dignified and equitable lives for all.

Humanity is living longer than ever. Global life expectancy has risen steadily for over seven decades, yet the gap between life expectancy and healthy life expectancy reached 9.6 years in 2019, reflecting the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases. Longer lives are drawing greater attention to how health, social and economic conditions, and human rights are experienced across the life course. (...)" in https://www.un.org/en/observances/older-persons-day

26th  September  2026

European Day of Languages

European Day of Languages 2026: 

Languages unite across Europe

"On 26 September, Europe celebrates the 26th edition of the 

European Day of Languages (EDL), an initiative of the Council of Europe and the European Commission that promotes linguistic diversity, multilingualism and intercultural understanding. 

This year’s motto, “Languages unite!”, highlights the unique role that languages play in bringing people together and building bridges across cultures.(...)"

in https://www.coe.int/en/web/education/-/european-day-of-languages-2026-languages-unite-across-europe

The President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Petra Bayr, made the following statement, ahead of the European Day of Languages marked on 26 September:

“Languages unite!”, the motto for the 2026 European Day of Languages, reminds us that languages can serve as bridges between people, communities and cultures. 

In a world often marked by division and misunderstanding, the willingness to learn, speak and value other languages fosters mutual respect, empathy and cooperation.
Europe’s rich linguistic heritage is one of its greatest strengths. 

By encouraging language learning at all stages of life, protecting regional and minority languages, and promoting plurilingual education, we help build more inclusive, cohesive and resilient societies. 

Europe speaks with many voices, and each language learned can open new perspectives and strengthen our shared European commitment to democracy, human rights and cultural understanding."

in https://edl.ecml.at/en/

Classes 7th A, 7th B, 9th A, and 9th B wrote 

simple opinions when completing 

the following ideas on European Day of Languages 

under this year's motto: Languages Unite!

                 A. Although our languages are different, we can…

B. Different languages make our world....

Good work, dear students. Congrats!

 21st September 2026

International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. 

Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.

Read the full information HERE!