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October 2019
International Day of Rural Women
15 October every year: Recognising the role of women in improving rural development and food security.
Find out more »World Food Day
16 October every year: Raising awareness of food security and strengthening solidarity in the struggle against hunger.
Find out more »International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
17 October every year: Raising awareness of the need to eradicate poverty.
Find out more »Anti-Slavery Day
18 October every year: Raising awareness of modern-day slavery and human trafficking.
Find out more »One World Week
Begins on the Sunday of the week of 24 October (UN Day) every year: A week of awareness and action on issues such as injustice, the environment and poverty.
Find out more »United Nations Day
24 October every year: Celebrating the birth of the United Nations.
Find out more »World Cities Day
31 October every year: Addressing challenges in urbanisation and moving towards sustainable urban development.
Find out more »November 2019
World Science Day for Peace and Development
10 November every year: Strengthening public awareness on the role of science for peaceful and sustainable societies.
Find out more »Armistice Day
11 November every year: Commemorating the sacrifices of members of the armed forces and of civilians in times of war.
Find out more »Inter Faith Week (Scotland)
Second week in November: Aims to strengthen inter-faith relations and increase understanding.
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