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United Nations Calendar For October 2018

  • International Walk to School Month: October is the International Walk to School Month. International Walk to School Month gives children, parents, school teachers and community leaders an opportunity to be part of a global event as they celebrate the many benefits of walking. Walkers from around the world walk to school together for various reasons — all hoping to create communities that are safe places to walk.

    The following is an overview of the days and the corresponding celebration declared by the United Nations that apply to october 2018:

    Notes:

    [UNESCO] Day observed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

    [ILO] Day observed by the International Labour Organization.

    [UPU] Day observed by the Universal Postal Union.

    [WHO] Day observed by the World Health Organization.

    [WHOSPN] This is not part of the official public campaigns of the World Health Organization.

    [FAO] Day observed by the Food and Agriculture Organization.

    Content last updated on 2017-02-01T13:13:00Z