In 1979, the United Nations declared 16 October the World Food Day as they recognized that food is not a privilege but a right of each human. This year, attention is drawn to the importance of water with the slogan 'Water is life, water is food'.
International Youth Day is celebrated on 12 August. Kids are our future. Support youth activities, organizations, and centers to help the youngest generation grow into brighter and better futures.
The centre of the Štajerska region in Slovenia is surrounded by the green forests of Pohorje, a sunny wine-growing region and the Drava River that runs through the city. Maribor is a charming city with rich historic and cultural roots, reaching back to the Middle Ages. The top culinary selection and a number of festivals continue to bring joy even today.
8 March is the International Women's Day, a day to commemorate and highlight women's long-standing efforts to achieve the economic, political and social equality. According to the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, the lives of women between the ages of 24 and 29 are marked by their first job, leaving their parents and becoming mothers. Two out of five women in Slovenia are employed. The proportion of older women is increasing, with one in four women aged 65 or over.
The slogan of this year’s European Week for Waste Reduction, which is taking place from 19 to 27 November 2022, is »Textile waste is out of fashion!«.
16 October is the World Food Day as declared by the United Nations. Its message is that food is not a privilege but a right of each human. After 43 years of World Food Day, among other things, they point out on this day that almost 40% of the world's population cannot afford a healthy diet.
According to the definition of the UN, a child is any human being below the age of eighteen years.
Slovenia is a maritime country with a 46.6 km-long Adriatic Sea coastline and access to the sea. Despite having one of the shortest coastlines in Europe, sea access is of great strategic importance to Slovenia.
The small but diverse country of Slovenia is a true haven for those who want to admire green nature, learn about the culture of old towns and discover hidden gems. The easiest way to travel around Slovenia is by car.
