October 16 – World Food Day
The World Food Day is celebrated on October 16th every year. It was proclaimed in 1979 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Its purpose is to raise awareness among the peoples of the world about the global food problem and to strengthen solidarity in the fight against hunger, malnutrition, and poverty.
It was established by FAO member countries at the 20th General Conference of the Organization in October 1979. The Hungarian delegation, led by Minister of Agriculture and Food, Paúl Romany, played an active role in the 20th Session of the FAO Conference, suggesting the idea of globally celebrating WFD. Since then, it has been convened every year in over 150 countries, bringing attention to the issues behind poverty and hunger.
On December 5, 1980, the United Nations General Assembly in Resolution 35/70 welcomed the observance of World Food Day.
