International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

• International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed on October 17 every year.

• International Day for the Eradication of Poverty seeks to raise global awareness about the problem of poverty and its role in the violation of human rights and dignity.

• It also honors the bravery of people living in poverty and recognizes their everyday struggles.

• 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

• “Dignity For All in Practice” is the theme for this year’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

• Through this theme, the United Nations urges individuals across the world to commit to the promotion of social justice, with an emphasis on human dignity, which is the basis for all fundamental rights.