International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: 17 October

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: 17 October

• The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed every year on 17 October across the globe.
• The day aims to raise awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution around the world, particularly in developing countries.
• 2021 Theme: Building Forward Together: Ending Persistent Poverty, Respecting all People and our Planet”.
• The first International Day for the Eradication of Poverty was held in Paris, France in 1987.
• It was officially recognized by UN General Assembly in December 1992.