The day honors the courage of people living in poverty and recognizes their efforts to fight poverty while reminding governments and societies to create policies that leave no one behind.
🌟 Why This Day Matters
✅ Raises Awareness: Highlights poverty's root causes and its impacts on society.
✅ Promotes Social Justice: Advocates for fair opportunities and access to resources for all.
✅ Supports Inclusion: Encourages participation of people living in poverty in decisions that affect them.
✅ Aligns with SDGs: Supports SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).
📜 Background
✨ Declared by the UN General Assembly in 1992, following the call of Joseph Wresinski and the movement of people in poverty who first marked the date in 1987 in Paris.
✨ Highlights the global commitment to end poverty and discrimination.
✨ Each year has a theme emphasizing justice, dignity, and the fight against poverty.
📊 Key Facts
✨ Over 700 million people live on less than $1.90 a day globally.
✨ Poverty disproportionately affects women, children, and marginalized communities.
✨ Eradicating poverty requires equitable economic growth and social protection.
🎉 How to Observe
✅ Educate Yourself: Learn about poverty’s systemic causes.
✅ Support Anti-Poverty Initiatives: Donate to or volunteer with local and global organizations.
✅ Raise Awareness: Use #EndPoverty to share stories and resources.
✅ Create Art: Illustrate hope, dignity, and collective action to end poverty.
💡 Why It Matters
✅ Poverty is a barrier to peace and sustainable development.
✅ Empowering communities helps break cycles of poverty.
✅ Ending poverty is essential for human rights and social equity.
“Wherever men and women are condemned to live in poverty, human rights are violated.” – Joseph Wresinski
🎨 Artistic & Educational Opportunities
For artists, educators, and storytellers:
🎨 Create portraits of dignity, resilience, and community empowerment.
📸 Share reels on local stories of poverty alleviation and solidarity.
🖋️ Write reflections on poverty’s impact and solutions.
👩🏫 Host workshops on the importance of social justice and equity.
📌 Final Thought
On 17 October, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, let us renew our commitment to build a fair, inclusive world where every person can live with dignity, free from poverty.
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