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March 15 marks World Consumer Rights Day, a day dedicated to honoring the rights of consumers worldwide. Established by the United Nations in 1983, this important day serves as an opportunity for us to come together and celebrate our consumer rights such as access to safe products and services, protection from unfair trade practices, and basic needs like food, clothing & shelter.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1962</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>JFK's Consumer Rights Speech</div><div class='timeline-text'>President John F. Kennedy makes his historic speech to Congress on Consumer Rights, outlining the four fundamental rights: right to safety, right to be informed, right to choose and right to be heard.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1983</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UN Acknowledges Consumer Rights</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations acknowledges and sets the first World Consumer Rights Day on March 15th, marking an important moment in the global consumer rights movement.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Expansion of Consumer Rights</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations expands the four original consumer rights to include eight, adding the right to satisfaction of basic needs, redress, consumer education, and a healthy environment.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Digital Age Challenges</div><div class='timeline-text'>As the digital world expands, issues concerning privacy and digital consumer rights start becoming a major focus of World Consumer Rights Day discussions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pandemic Consumer Protection</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, World Consumer Rights Day highlights the importance and challenges of securing consumer rights in healthcare, online shopping and more.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Shop consciously</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for products that are made ethically and sustainably, or that support local businesses. Buy from companies that practice fair labor practices, do not test on animals, and don’t exploit natural resources.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate yourself</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Learn about your consumer rights and find out about any campaigns or organizations supporting the cause. Take the time to read labels and research the company you’re buying from.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a charity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find an organization dedicated to protecting consumer rights in your area and make a donation. Even a small amount can make a difference.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Support ethical businesses</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for companies that are transparent about their practices and actively work to protect consumer rights. Show your support by buying their products or services.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread awareness</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share what you’ve learned with friends and family, and encourage them to share it with their network of contacts as well. The more people know about consumer rights, the better.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes awareness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Observing World Consumer Rights Day helps to create awareness about consumer rights and the importance of holding businesses accountable for their actions. Knowing our rights as consumers can help us make better informed decisions when purchasing products or services.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages individuals to stand up for their rights</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Consumer Rights Day not only helps to inform people of their consumer rights, but also encourages them to take a stand and fight for these rights if they feel they are being taken advantage of or treated unfairly. This can help strengthen consumer protection laws and policies all over the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It strengthens laws & regulations</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By recognizing World Consumer Rights Day every year, governments are more likely to pass stronger consumer protection laws that better protect consumers from unfair business practices. This can help ensure that we live in a more fair and just society in which everyone has equal access to quality goods and services without any unethical exploitation.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Celebration of World Consumer Rights Day was Quiet</h3><p class='facts-content'>World Consumer Rights Day was first observed quietly in 1983 after being established by the United Nations, initially with less media attention and global recognition than it receives today.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There are Now Eight Basic Consumer Rights</h3><p class='facts-content'>Over years, consumer rights expanded from four initially stated by JFK to eight, addressing modern challenges and needs.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Education is Key to Consumer Rights Protection</h3><p class='facts-content'>World Consumer Rights Day emphasizes the importance of Consumer Education - a better informed consumer base is better protected from malpractices.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Digital Age Poses New Challenges for Consumers</h3><p class='facts-content'>With the advent of the digital age, new issues such as data protection and online scams have become a focus, altering the landscape of consumer rights and protection.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Consumer Rights Are Human Rights</h3><p class='facts-content'>Consumer rights are tied to basic human rights - impacting individual’s right to safety, and access to basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter.</p></div></div>
World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on March 15 every year. In 2024 World Consumer Rights Day will occur on a Friday.
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