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

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

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Category : Important Days Published on: October 18 2023

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  • International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated every year on 17 October to raise awareness about people struggling with poverty and living low standards of living.
  • The theme of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty for the year 2023 has been 'Decent work and social protection: bringing dignity into practice for all'.
  • A resolution to celebrate this day was passed by the United Nations General Assembly in December, 1992.
  • This day was celebrated for the first time in the year 1993.
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