World Consumer Rights Day is an important occasion to focus attention on consumer rights and the need to protect them. Consumers have the right to complete and accurate information about the products and services they purchase, must be protected from unfair and fraudulent commercial practices, and must be able to choose from a variety of market options.

This day also provides an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between consumers, civil society organizations, public authorities and businesses, to develop strategies to protect consumer rights. The ultimate goal is to ensure that all consumers, regardless of their geographical location, social or income status, have access to safe and quality products and services, and are protected from misleading commercial practices.

Each year, the theme chosen for World Consumer Rights Day reflects the most pressing and relevant issues for consumers around the world. Some examples of topics from past years include food safety, personal data protection, environmental sustainability and the fight against poverty.

To celebrate this day, many civil society organizations, businesses and public authorities organize events, awareness campaigns and initiatives to educate consumers about their rights and ways to protect them. Furthermore, through social media, consumers from all over the world share their experiences and stories about their rights as consumers.

It is important to remember that the work to protect consumer rights is not limited to World Consumer Rights Day alone. Every day, civil society organisations, businesses and public authorities must work together to ensure that consumers are protected and respected around the world. Only through working together and collaborating can we ensure that consumers are able to enjoy their rights and have fair access to goods and services.

Consumer education is another important aspect of protecting their rights. Consumers need to be informed about their rights and the options available to them, so that they can make informed decisions when purchasing goods and services. Consumer education can also help prevent fraud and unfair commercial practices by helping consumers identify and report such practices.
World Consumer Rights Day reminds us of the importance of creating an enabling environment for consumers. This means creating laws and policies that protect consumers from the risks associated with products and services, and promoting fair competition and access to information for all consumers.

Businesses must take responsibility for protecting consumers and providing safe, high-quality products and services. Furthermore, this day also highlights the importance of consumer education, to help them understand their rights and be aware of the choices they make when buying goods and services. This also means helping consumers develop the skills needed to use new technologies safely and consciously.

In summary, World Consumer Rights Day is an important occasion to highlight consumer rights and to work together to ensure that these rights are protected and respected globally.
Finally, collaboration is essential to protect consumer rights. Civil society organisations, businesses, public authorities and consumers themselves need to work together to develop policies and practices that protect consumers. Only through collaboration can we ensure that consumers are able to enjoy their rights and have fair access to goods and services.