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1st October- International Day of Older Persons The theme of the International Day of Older Persons 2017 is “ Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society. ” This day is about enabling and expanding the contributions of older people in their families, communities and societies at large. It focuses on the pathways that support full and effective participation in old age, in accordance with old persons’ basic rights, needs and preferences. 2nd October- Gandhi Jayanti, International Day of Non-Violence,  World Habitat Day (First Monday of October) The International Day of Non-Violence is marked on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. The United Nations has designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day. The theme for World Habitat Day 2 October 2017 was  Housing Policies: Affo...