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October 17th is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

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On that day in 1987, people around the world came together to commemorate the signing of the International Declaration of Human Rights and to affirm that extreme poverty is one of the world violations of these rights.

October 17th is your chance to Stand Up and Speak Out , for the 50,000 people who die from extreme poverty and the millions more who suffer from a lack of food, clean water, health care, education, peace and security.

Please read more about the worldwide activities planned by the Global Call for Action Against Poverty (GCAP) on www.whiteband.org/GcapSpecials/anti-poverty-day/

In Switzerland , the alliance "0,7% - Together Against Poverty" organises activities in various cities. It will also further collect signatures for the petition "0,7% - Together Against Poverty". So far more than 50’000 persons signed this petition, which demands that Switzerland, one of the world's richest countries, makes a stronger commitment towards reaching the UN's Millennium Development Goals.

You’ll find more information (in german, french or italian) on   www.gemeinsamgegenarmut.ch


Last modified 22-10-2007 10:33 AM
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