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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - October 17

October 19 , 2018 2230 days 961 0
  • Every year, October 17 is observed as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
  • This year marks the 25th anniversary of the declaration of October 17 as International Day for the Eradication of Poverty by the UN General Assembly.
  • The theme for the year 2018 is— Coming together with those furthest behind to build an inclusive world of universal respect for human rights and dignity.
  • It is notable that this year also marks the 70th anniversary of the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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