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| OCTOBER 17th WORLD DAY FOR THE ERADICATION OF POVERTY |
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| "Wherever men and women are condemned to live in extreme poverty, human rights are violated. To come together to ensure that these rights be respected is our solemn duty." Joseph Wresinski, October 17, 1987. |
| its attention, and its resources, on the places and people that are being left behind. As we do, we must bear in mind that none are more committed to ending poverty than the poor themselves." Mr. Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General |
the most violent injustices affecting our human family. We have to "ensure that
people living in poverty fully participate in the development, implementation and
evaluation of policies and programmes that concern them and that are inspired
by a commitment to a world without poverty - a world where the rights to family
life, decent work, social, cultural and political participation are respected"
(Call to Action - www.oct17.org)
WE HAVE TO JOIN EFFORTS TO CHANGE OUR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD!
people living in poverty fully participate in the development, implementation and
evaluation of policies and programmes that concern them and that are inspired
by a commitment to a world without poverty - a world where the rights to family
life, decent work, social, cultural and political participation are respected"
(Call to Action - www.oct17.org)
WE HAVE TO JOIN EFFORTS TO CHANGE OUR COMMUNITIES AND THE WORLD!
| On this day, we urge you to reflect and commit to Think globally ACT locally! |
| REFLECT Click on the image below to watch a video about October 17th |
| ACT Join the 2008 Equal Voice Campaign ! STEP UP! CLICK HERE |
| Click on the image below to test your knowledge about poverty in the U.S. |
| Click on the image below to answer the oct17.org's call to action |
"We must move pass If
we do not act, we shall
surely be dragged down
the long, dark, and
shameful corridors of
time reserved for those
who possess power
without compassion,
might without morality,
and strength without
sight."
Dr. Martin Luther
King,Jr.
we do not act, we shall
surely be dragged down
the long, dark, and
shameful corridors of
time reserved for those
who possess power
without compassion,
might without morality,
and strength without
sight."
Dr. Martin Luther
King,Jr.
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