International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: A chance to stand in solidarity with people living in poverty

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, celebrated annually on October 17th, aims to promote understanding and dialogue between people living in poverty and the wider society. This year’s theme, “Decent Work and Social Protection: Putting dignity in practice for all”, draws on first-hand testimonials showing that those trapped in extreme poverty often work long,…

Oct 17, 2023Iulian Dumitraşcu

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: In Romania, the most affected are children

The UN international observance calendar includes, on October 17, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. The most affected Romanians are children: one third live in poverty. This year’s international observance has the theme “Ending Persistent Poverty, Respecting all People and our Planet”. World data show that only this year the health crisis sent…

Oct 17, 2021Ștefana Totorcea