Source: https://unrcca.unmissions.org/secretary-general-message-international-day-eradication-poverty Today is 17 October, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.  This day has a long tradition. It was first marked on 17 October 1987, when thousands of people gathered at the Trocadero in Paris to honour people affected by extreme poverty, violence and hunger. Since then, countries, international development organisations and …

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