Finding out more | Overcoming Extreme Poverty

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THEME and CONCEPT NOTE - OCTOBER 17, 2019

United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2019 Concept Note Theme — “Acting together to empower children, their families and  communities to end poverty”  This year marks the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) on 20 November 1989. This landmark human rights... 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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Extracts October 17 Charter

Attached are some guidelines, essential points to help us commemorate October 17. Read more

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Proposition theme for October 17 2019

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May 2019 - The consultation is now finished. We have received 74 contributions from 34 countries, which have enriched the two proposals below. The contributions were presented to the United Nations...