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Participation of people living in poverty is a key concept of Agenda 2030, at the crossroads of Goal 1 on poverty eradication, and Goal 16 on peaceful and inclusive societies.
For 30 years, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, recognizing that extreme poverty is a violation of human rights, has created a unique space for people living in poverty to share their first-hand experience and indispensable knowledge to end poverty. From different perspectives, this side event will explore the impact of these contributions in the UN system and beyond.
- After 30 years, what is the impact of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty?
- How does participation of those furthest behind act as a transformational tool to end poverty?
- What conditions are needed to allow for people living in poverty to have meaningful participation in decision-making processes?
UNDESA's Division for Social Policy and Development (DSPD) in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations, UNDP, the International Movement ATD Fourth World, the International Committee for October 17, the NGO Committee on Social Development, and the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd are organizing a side event during the High-Level Political Forum 2017, on "Participation: What a Day to End Poverty Can Accomplish", 12 July 2017, 1.15-2.30 p.m. at Baha'i Interbational Community Office, 866 UN Plaza, Suite 120, New York.
