UN Press Release
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2006
A UN press release on October 17 2006, International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, can be found at the following link http://www.un.org/News/…/Poverty.htm
The following are extracts from a second press release on October 17, from the DAILY PRESS BRIEFING BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESMAN FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
President of the GA [General Assembly], Sheikha Haya Al Khalifa, will participate in the commemorative event to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
In her statement to mark the Day, she notes that "only by listening to the voices of the poorest and most vulnerable, can we demonstrate our commitment and common purpose."
Referring to the work of the recipient of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, Muhammed Yunis, she notes, “it is my strong belief that examples such as the Grameen Bank demonstrate that, given a chance, it is the poor who can best empower themselves.” She also draws attention to the informal debate that she plans to hold on this very issue with the hope that “working together out of poverty, we can make poverty history.” This event is organized by ATD Fourth World in partnership with the UN Department for Economic and Social Affairs and the NGO Subcommittee on Poverty.
The ceremony brings people living in poverty to the UN, where they speak directly on behalf of themselves and their community’s experience. People living in poverty from Guatemala, Appalachia, New Orleans and Ireland have gathered to speak here today. They will meet with the President of the GA to share their experience and call for action.
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