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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2000

Date: Tue, Oct 17 2000 | International Day
Location: New York, USA
Time: All day
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2000

In 1992, the General Assembly, welcoming the fact that certain non-governmental organizations, on the initiative of one of them (the French-based International Movement ATD Fourth World), had, in many States, observed 17 October as World Day for Overcoming Extreme Poverty, declared that date the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (resolution 47/196 of 22 December). The observance aims to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries, particularly in developing countries -- a need that has become a development priority.

Message of the Secretary-General

Message of the President, General Assembly

Events held in 2000 to mark the Day