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The World Day to Overcome Extreme Poverty is celebrated on October 17th. The day, officially recognised by the United Nations in 1992, was born from the initiative of thousands of people who gathered at the Human Rights Plaza in Paris, France in 1987.

General Information on the World Day

History of October 17
From an emergency camp to the First International Decade for the Eradication of Poverty
1987-2001 : Observance of October 17th throughout the years.

Discover the events of October 17...

2002 - 2001 - 2000 - 1999 - 1998

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