17th October UN Day for the Eradication of Poverty

dublin | rights, freedoms and repression | event notice Tuesday October 13, 2009 10:25 by 17th October Committee

17th October
UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

In all countries, rich and poor, there are individuals, families and communities facing a terrible battle against poverty.
On the 17th October every year, we come together in Ireland and around the world in friendship and solidarity with them, honouring their struggles and renewing our determination to work for a world where everyone’s human rights and human dignity are respected.

*Join us in Dublin on Custom House Quay at 11.30 am
*Bring a delegation from your group or community
*Mark the day locally in your community, place of work, church, school…