A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

   17th October

United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 

In all countries, rich and poor, there are individuals, families and communities facing a terrible battle against poverty. On the 17th October every year, we get together in Ireland and around the world in friendship and solidarity with them, honouring their struggles and renewing our determination to work for a world where everyone’s human rights and human dignity are respected.

 Wherever men and women are condemned

to live in poverty, human rights are violated.

To come together to ensure that these rights

are respected is our solemn duty.                    

                                                                                     Joseph Wresinski 

 • Join us in Dublin on the 17th October at the Famine Memorial, Custom House Quay at 11.00am

• Bring a delegation from your group or community

• Mark the day locally, in your community, place of work,college, children’s school, church…

• Visit the exhibition of UN Day metal sculptures and messagesin the Dublin Civic Offices from the 15 -19th September

• Endorse the message on the new commemorative stone, write a message of support or sign on-line at www.oct17.org

 For further information, for a copy of the campaign leaflet, information pack, DVD, the book Stories of Struggle and Solidarity and other support material, please contact us. 

17th October Group, c/o ATD Fourth World 31 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1

01 8558191-    This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it              www.oct17.org