Finding out more | Overcoming Extreme Poverty

In this Toolbox, you can find out more about this World Day through three categories:

Finding out more :

Theme for 17 October 2018 and Concept note
International Charter for October 17
October 17 video presentation

Mobilisation tools :

Ideas for Actions on 17 October
Poster for 17 October 2018
"I bear witness to you..."
October 17 Video presentation
Booklet 17 October
Multi lingual sticker
Universal prayer
Exhibit: Commitments around the World

- History and documents :

History of October 17
Commemorative Stone
Replicas of the Commemorative Stone around the world
The Stone and its Replicas: A Symbol of our Humanity
United Nations Secretary General Report (2006)
United Nations Resolution (1992)

Theme for October 17 2018 and Concept note

United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty & World Day for Overcoming Extreme Poverty Concept Note on the 2018 theme: Coming together with those furthest behind to build an inclusive world of universal respect for human rights and dignity As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the proclamation of the Universal... Read more

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International Charter for October 17 - World Day for Overcoming Extreme Poverty

Proclaimed by the United Nations as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty On October 17, 1987, one hundred thousand people from all backgrounds responded to a call from Joseph Wresinski to come together in Paris to celebrate the first World Day for Overcoming Extreme Poverty at the Plaza of Human Rights and Liberties, where the... Read more

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Discussion Forums

CONSULTATION: proposal of themes for October 17 2018

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The consultation is finished. The theme for this year, decided by the United Nations, with the important support following your contributions, is : Coming together with those furthest behind to build...