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World Food Day observed on 16 October 2017, Globally with theme rural development
World Food Day observed on 16 October 2017, Globally with the theme Change the future of migration. Invest in food security and rural development
World Food Day was observed on 16 October 2017, across the World with the theme Change the future of migration, Invest in food security and rural development.
The day is celebrated annually on 16 October to commemorate the founding of the Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the UN in 1945.
The events are organized in over 150 countries across the world, making it one of the most celebrated days of the UN calendar.
The events mainly aim to promote worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure food security and nutritious diets for all.
The day is also a chance for everyone to show their commitment to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 – to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030.
It also offers an occasion to celebrate the progress that the world has already made towards reaching the same goal of #ZeroHunger.
