This 29 October marks the UN’s first official International Day for Care and Support, which recognises the legacy of the first International Day for Care founded four years ago by trade unions to accelerate public investment in to the care economy.
The International Day of Care and Support was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly decided to proclaim 29 October as International Day of Care and Support, through resolution A/RES/77/317. The resolution was adopted in recognition of the importance of care and support in advancing gender equality, promoting healthy aging, and ensuring the sustainability of our societies and economies.
The resolution calls upon Member States, the UN system, civil society, the private sector, academia, and the public to observe the international day annually and to raise awareness of the importance of care and support, as well as the need to invest in a resilient and inclusive care economy.
Care and support work is essential to our societies and economies. It includes a wide range of activities, from unpaid care work provided by family members and friends to paid care work provided by professional caregivers. Care and support workers provide essential services to people of all ages, including children, older adults, people with disabilities, and people who are sick or injured.
The International Day of Care and Support is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the work of care and support workers, and to advocate for policies and investments that support a resilient and inclusive care economy.
There are many ways to observe the International Day of Care and Support. Here are a few ideas:
By observing the International Day of Care and Support, we can raise awareness of the importance of care and support work and advocate for policies and investments that support a resilient and inclusive care economy.
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