International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Too often, people living in poverty are blamed, stigmatised, and pushed into the shadows. Yet, poverty is not a personal failure; it is a systemic failure – a denial of dignity and human rights. This year’s #EndPoverty Day calls on us all to stop the social and institutional maltreatment of people living in poverty. Let’s reject stigma and discrimination. Let’s stand with people living in poverty, and act with solidarity to end it for good.

For 700 million people worldwide, surviving on less than $2.15 a day isn’t just difficult to imagine — it’s daily reality. Beyond the struggle to meet basic needs, families living in poverty often face stigma and unfair treatment. “On this International Day for the Eradication of Poverty , let’s reject stigma and discrimination,” said United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. “Let’s stand with people living in poverty, and act with solidarity to end poverty for good.” Living in dignity and free from poverty is a fundamental human right.