Anti Poverty Day

Held on : 17th October

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated every year on October 17 throughout the world. It was first observed in the year 1987 at Paris, France where 100,000 people gathered on the Human Rights and Liberties Plaza at the Trocadéro to honour victims of poverty, hunger, violence and fear. But it was officially recognised by the United Nations in 1992 under resolution 47/196 of December 22, 1992.

One of the main aims of the day is to make the voice of the poor heard. To this end, commemorations often include testimonies from people living in poverty, describing their own experiences or those of people they know. Various non-government organizations and community charities organise different types of events to raise the voice towards this issue.

Alternate Names - International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, International Poverty Eradication Day.

Holiday Status - It is not a public holiday