Finding out more | Overcoming Extreme Poverty

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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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Proposition theme for October 17 2019

70 commentaires

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...