World Habitat Day is observed on the first Monday of October every year. This year, the day falls today (Oct. 05). For 2026, the United Nations has chosen the theme "Adequate Housing for All", a powerful call to action highlighting the urgent need to
The theme specifically emphasises the global housing crisis, the challenges faced by displaced populations, and the need to provide secure shelter for low-income earners and the homeless. The United Nations points out that more than 3 billion people globally live in informal housing, while over 1.1 billion lack permanent shelter.
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