Care and Support Day Observed Globally on 29 October 2024.

Important Days

The United Nations (UN)'s International Day of Care and Support (IDCS) is observed annually on 29 October worldwide to raise awareness about the significance of caregiving and support for individuals requiring assistance due to illness, disability, or other challenges.


      - 29 October 2024 marks the 2nd observance of the IDCS.

      - On 24 July 2023, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted resolution A/RES/77/317, proclaiming 29 October each year as the International Day of Care and Support (IDCS).

     

Main Points:-   (i) The theme of IDCS 2024 is "Transforming care systems to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in the context of Beijing+30."

      (ii) The First IDCS was observed on 29 October 2023.


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Secretary General : António Guterres
Headquarters : New York
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