As long as there is hunger and poverty in at least some parts of this world, we human beings cannot claim to have achieved the dignity that we presume we are entitled to attain. There is no bigger misfortune than hunger; no bigger tragedy than poverty. Needless to say that poverty and hunger are interconnected and that may be why the United Nations observes World Food Day and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on consecutive days – 16 October and 17 October respectively.
The theme of this year’s World Food Day is ‘United against hunger’ and it is chosen to recognise the efforts made in the fight against world hunger at regional, national and international levels. On this World Food Day, when there have never been so many hungry people in the world, we need to make a promise to work harder and work together to make sure that more food is produced in a more sustainable way and to see to it that the food reaches those who are in dire need of it.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has been observed ever since 1993 and this year’s theme is ‘Working together out of poverty’. It highlights the need for a truly global anti-poverty alliance, one in which both the developed and developing countries participate actively. The day aims at promoting awareness on the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries, particularly in developing countries.
Source: Official websites of the United Nations and the Food and Agriculture Organisation
The theme of this year’s World Food Day is ‘United against hunger’ and it is chosen to recognise the efforts made in the fight against world hunger at regional, national and international levels. On this World Food Day, when there have never been so many hungry people in the world, we need to make a promise to work harder and work together to make sure that more food is produced in a more sustainable way and to see to it that the food reaches those who are in dire need of it.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has been observed ever since 1993 and this year’s theme is ‘Working together out of poverty’. It highlights the need for a truly global anti-poverty alliance, one in which both the developed and developing countries participate actively. The day aims at promoting awareness on the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries, particularly in developing countries.
Source: Official websites of the United Nations and the Food and Agriculture Organisation
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