World Food Day is observed on October 16 each year. It was established in 1979 by the United Nations to commemorate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on that day in 1945. World Food Day is a day to raise awareness of the problem of hunger and malnutrition around the world, and to promote actions to address these problems.
The theme for World Food Day 2023 is “Our Actions are Our Future: A Zero Hunger Decade in Action.” This theme highlights the need for urgent action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of Zero Hunger by 2030.
The FAO estimates that 821 million people in the world do not have enough food to eat. This number has been increasing in recent years, due to factors such as conflict, climate change, and economic instability.
World Food Day is an opportunity to learn more about the problem of hunger, and to take action to help solve it. There are many ways to get involved, such as donating to food banks, volunteering at soup kitchens, or raising awareness about the issue.
Here are some additional details about each of the options:
- Option A: September 10 is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This day was established by the United Nations in 1994 to recognize the contributions and cultures of indigenous peoples around the world.
- Option B: August 16 is the International Day of the World’s Refugees. This day was established by the United Nations in 2001 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention.
- Option C: November 4 is the United Nations Day. This day was established by the United Nations in 1947 to commemorate the date on which the UN Charter was signed in 1945.
- Option D: October 16 is World Food Day. This day was established by the United Nations in 1979 to commemorate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on that day in 1945.