17th October is celebrated as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty to recognize the effort and struggle of people living in poverty. This day provides them an opportunity to make their concerns heard and let them use their expertise in the eradication of poverty.
THEME – “Building a sustainable future: Coming together to end poverty and discrimination”
The day was first observed on 17th October 1987 Paris, France but the resolution was adopted on 22 December 1992
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