Jakarta – Every October 24, the world commemorates a number of various important days. From international UN commemorations to national celebrations in Indonesia, this date is a momentum to raise global and national awareness. Citing the UN page, National Today, and editorial notes from detikcom, there are at least commemorations of United Nations Day, World Development Information Day, World Polio Day, and National Creative Economy Day. The following is a full explanation. Scroll TO CONTINUE CONTENT United Nations Day 24 October is celebrated as United Nations Day or United National Day. This day marks the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945. Since then, UN member states have begun working together to build international peace and security. This anniversary is a symbol of the commitment of world countries to UN values such as justice, equality and human rights. Various activities were held in various countries to strengthen the spirit of global solidarity and remind the importance of cooperation between nations to face global challenges. World Development Information Day, 24 October, is also celebrated as World Development Information Day. This day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1972 with the aim of raising public awareness of the importance of the dissemination of development information and international solidarity. Through this warning, the UN invites the global community to use information technology inclusively to encourage sustainable development. Access to accurate and fair information is considered the key to accelerating economic, social and environmental progress in various countries. World Polio Day Apart from the two official UN commemorations, 24 October is also World Polio Day. This day was established to honor the scientist Jonas Salk who developed the world’s first polio vaccine. This alert aims to raise global awareness of the importance of immunization and efforts to completely eradicate polio. Various world health organizations such as the WHO and Rotary International also hold campaigns to ensure that all children in the world are protected from this disease which can cause paralysis. World Kangaroo Day October 24 is also known as World Kangaroo Day. This day is celebrated to raise awareness for Australia’s native animals which now face habitat threats and poaching. Through this warning, it is hoped that the public can play an active role in kangaroo conservation and support wildlife conservation efforts in Australia. World Kangaroo Day is also an opportunity to educate the public about the important role these animals play in balancing the ecosystem. National Creative Economy Day In Indonesia, October 24 is celebrated as National Creative Economy Day (Hekrafnas). This anniversary was established to celebrate the spirit of innovation and the contribution of creative economy actors to the national economy. National Creative Economy Day is a momentum for the young generation to continue to innovate in various sectors, such as cuisine, fashion, design, music and film. The government encourages cross-sector collaboration so that the creative economy becomes more competitive on the world stage and strengthens Indonesia’s cultural identity. (wia/imk)
24 October 2025 What day do you commemorate? Here is a list of important days
