World Habitat Day is celebrated annually on the first Monday of October worldwide. The purpose of the activities is to mirror the condition of the cities and towns plus the basic human right for suitable shelter. The World Habitat Day 2014 aims in hearing the "Voices From Slums."

It was designated by the United Nations and was first celebrated in 1986. World Habitat Day nurtures cognizance and awareness in the significance of constructing sufficient decent household units. The activities concentrate on enlightening and cultivating individuals and communities to take action in the current housing crisis experienced throughout the world.

This year, World Habitat Day's theme is "Voices From Slums." The annual movement takes on a new subject chosen by the United Nations based on existing concerns pertinent to the Habitat Agenda. The themes are chosen to convey responsiveness to UN-Habitat's directive to stimulate viable development strategies that guarantee sufficient shelter for all.

These days, 1.6 billion people live in derisory shelters globally. Approximately 1 million of these populaces live in informal settlements. Roughly 1 in 5 people live in conditions that put their health, security, opulence and opportunities at risk.

United Nations, together with other partner organizations around the world, targets to prompt the world of its mutual responsibility for the habitat of future generations. The activities of the World Habitat Day this 2014, has chosen to turn the public eye on the people who live or have lived in informal settlements.

"Voices From Slums" goals to make a noise for new and inventive platforms, strategies and schemes that would make our world a better place to live for people of all walks of life, regardless of race, beliefs, wealth and religion. World Habitat Day accentuated the values of unity, humanity and hope.

The annual international activity, World Habitat Day supports to offer better access for sufficient shelter to all, which is vital in defying the poverty cycle. Through this yearly event, United Nations give opportunities to form the future of our cities and towns by participating in construction work, engage and fathom the lives of those who live in the slums.

World Habitat Day activities hope to educate consciousness that millions of people across the globe still live in substandard housing. It also provides an outstanding opportunity to emphasize human settlement concerns. Each year, UN-Habitat appeals to its partners to take part to increase sentience and stimulate deliberation on the designated theme.

As the whole world listens to the "Voices From Slums," may this year's World Habitat Day activities unite people together in building adequate livable homes and communities. Together, this calls for harmony and hope in transforming lives and making the world a better place to live.