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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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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...