International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

  On October 17, 1987, Joseph Wresinski, founder of the International Movement ATD FourthWorld , gathered 100,000 people on the Human Rights Plaza in Paris to pay tribute to the victims of extreme poverty. This date has subsequently been commemorated each year around the world. In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly declared October 17th the International Day forthe Eradication of Poverty with resolution 47/196 . On this day, people with a direct experience ofpoverty share their knowledge, insight, and experiences with Member States , dignitaries, and allies to promote dialogue and understanding, as we continue the pursuit of SDG 1 , to endpoverty everywhere in all its forms . Of the Day, the Secretary General has stated, “ It represents an opportunity to acknowledge the efforts and struggles of people living in poverty, a chance for them to make their concerns heard, and a moment to recognize that poor people are in the forefront in the fight against poverty ” ( Report ...