International Day of Charity 2023; September 5th.

FORUM: “Enhance social responsibility and increase public support of charitable causes.“ International Day of Charity 2023. By encouraging social responsibility, we will better understand the needs of the most vulnerable to help the international community move forward. The United Nations system comprises many funds, programmes and specialized agencies, each of which have their own area of work, leadership and budget. The programmes and funds are financed through voluntary rather than assessed contributions. The Specialized Agencies are independent international organizations funded by both voluntary and assessed contributions. The United Nations coordinates its work with these separate UN system entities, which cooperate with the Organization to help achieve the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development, which recognises the barriers that poverty places on international development. Follow the conversations with the hashtags: #charitywork, #donate, #InternationalDayofCharity, #5September, #Charities, #MotherTheresa.

EVENTS: Commemoration of the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Theresa. On September 5th, at UNHQ, a minute of silence will observed by the Permanent mission of the Holy See to the United Nations to pay tribute to mother theresa. The United Nations General Assembly and the United Nations Economic and Social Council invites the United Nations Member states, non-member states, the United Nations Specialized agencies, the Civil Society Organizations, the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), the non-profits, the charitable organizations, individuals and volunteer organisations at local, national and international levels to observe the day in an appropriate manner. Religious ceremonies will be held to honour Mother Theresa who was named the patroness of a number of churches worldwide. Last year; The UN Chamber Music Society of the United Nations Staff Recreation Council (UNCMS) performed a tribute concert to the homeless – in the spirit and call of strengthened global solidarity, focused on the need.

World Habitat 2022; October 3st.

 FORUM: "Mind the Gap. Leave No One and Place Behind." World Habitat 2022.

In 2022, the theme "Mind the Gap. Leave No One and Place Behind" will focus on the problem of growing inequality and challenges in cities and human settlements. During the day we will seek to draw attention to the growing inequalities and vulnerabilities that have been exacerbated by the triple ‘C’ crises — COVID-19, climate and conflict.

Statement from the UN Secretary-General on World Habitat Day 2022.

Each year, World Habitat Day focuses attention on the state of human settlements.

This year’s theme – ‘Mind the Gap. Leave No One and No Place Behind’ – puts the spotlight on widening inequalities in living conditions across the world.

A cascade of challenges – from climate chaos and conflicts to COVID-19 – is hitting the most vulnerable populations the hardest.

Rapid and unplanned urbanization is exacerbating many of these challenges.

Today, over one billion people live in overcrowded settlements with inadequate housing – and that number is rising every day.

We need more urgent action and greater investment to provide affordable housing to all – alongside access to electricity, water, sanitation, transport, and other basic services.

To leave no one behind is the core pledge of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

This means making cities work for women and children and closing existing gaps: between the haves and the have-nots; within and between urban and rural areas; and within and between developed and developing regions.

Inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities and human settlements are crucial – and local action is key.

Cities, towns, and communities can spearhead innovative solutions to address inequalities, ensure adequate shelter for all, tackle the climate crisis and drive a green and inclusive pandemic recovery.

This includes pursuing people-centered policies, promoting sustainable patterns of consumption and production, and prioritizing green and resilient infrastructure.

On World Habitat Day, let us pledge to live up to our shared responsibility to one another.

António Guterres.

EVENTS: As part of the  World Habitat 2022 celebrations, the UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour award 2022 will be presented.