International Days in October

For the whole month of October, the whole world is observing two themes and these are: Breast Cancer Awareness Month and International Augmentative and Alternative Communication Month. And here are some more:

October 7 - World Smile Day

October 8 - World Hospice and Palliative Care Day

October 8 - World Humanitarian Action Day

October 9 - World Post Day, recognized by the UN

October 10 - World Mental Health Day, recognized by the UN

October 10 - World Day Against Death Penalty, recognized by the WCADP

October 13 - International Day for Disaster Reduction, recognized by the UN

October 14 - World Standards Day

October 15 - International Day of Rural Women, recognized by the UN

October 15 - Global Handwashing Day

October 16 - World Food Day, recognized by the UN

October 17 - International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, recognized by the UN