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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

Understanding the violence faced by people in chronic poverty and the pathways towards peace

International Colloquium at UNESCO House

« The violence of contempt and indifference causes chronic poverty, since it inevitably leads to exclusion, to the rejection of one human being by other human beings». This statement, by Fr. Joseph Wresinski, founder of ATD Fourth World, needs (…)

Art against extreme poverty in the Philippines

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Asian of the Year Robert Alejandro

Art and culture is shared with children and families living under bridges in Manila, by artist Robert Alejandro and the ATD Fourth World team in the Philippines. Robert Alejandro was chosen as Asian of the Year in fighting poverty by Channel News Asia. Watch this video to find out more!

Eradicating extreme poverty, a must for sustainable societies

Thematic Social Forum: Capitalist Crisis, Social and Environmental Justice.

Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation emphasize poverty eradication as a requisite for sustainable development. Nevertheless, in spite of progress in some countries over the last two decades, poverty levels remain high. (…)
 

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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