- By Prerna Targhotra
- Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:23 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
World Consumer Rights Day 2024: Every year, World Consumer Day is observed on March 15 and signifies celebration and solidarity in the international consumer movement. It is a global event that aims to raise awareness about consumer rights and needs. This ideal day emphasises the value of and understanding of consumer rights, advantages, and possibilities. In addition, this day is observed to raise awareness of global injustices and market abuses.
World Consumer Rights Day 2024 (Image Credits: Canva)
World Consumer Rights Day 2024: History
The history of World Consumers Rights Day dates back to the year 1983. It aims to shed light on the enduring problems about the needs and rights of consumers. The speech on consumer rights delivered by former US President John F. Kennedy served as the impetus for the creation of this day. Within the global consumer movement, it is an annual festival for joy and unity. He addressed, “Consumers by definition include us all. They are the largest economic group, affecting and affecting almost every public and private economic dimension. Yet they are the only important group… whose views are often not heard.”
World Consumer Rights Day 2024: Significance
We all are consumers in our daily lives and being aware of our rights is extremely important. It is an international event celebrated annually to protect and respect consumer rights. It also gives consumers a chance to raise their voices against market abuses and social injustices. It helps in our understanding of our consumer rights and how to apply them to our daily lives. People from all across the world advocate for the fundamental rights of consumers on this day, calling for their protection from unfair business practices and their upholding.
World Consumer Rights Day 2024: Theme
This special occasion is celebrated with a varied theme each year. The theme for World Consumers Rights Day 2024 is 'Fair and responsible AI for consumers.’
Consumer Rights
- Right to be protected
- Right to be informed
- Right to access to goods and services
- Right to be heard
- Right to consumer redressal
- Right to consumer awareness