Current Context: The
United Nations International Day for the eradication of poverty is annually observed across the globe on October 17.
- It highlights the issue of poverty, hunger, and violence.
- This day is to raise awareness about the global issue of poverty and how it is a violation of human rights and dignity.
- This year marks the 35th anniversary of the World Day to overcome extreme poverty and the 30th anniversary of the International Day for the eradication of poverty.
- The theme for this year is “dignity for all in practice”.
- This day was celebrated in Paris where the universal declaration of human rights was signed in 1948.
