. One hundred people came together in the Sheriff Hall on May 14th to discuss together why some people are being left behind and what can we do about it. . Families at the edge worry, as they are unable to pay their bills and may soon be homeless. In groups of ten, people sat around tables, each with a… Read more →

The agenda of work of the International Committee for October 17 was busy. Guests from UK and Ireland contributed by presenting the orbservance in Dublin, London and Glasgow. Here are a few words about Glasgow!  A Commemorative Stone, carved in granite and similar to the one in Paris, was unveiled in George Square on the 17 October 1999. In George… Read more →

The International Committee for October 17 meets in Dublin from the 12th to 16th May 2014. This is the Committee’s fifth meeting to promote and support the observance of the World Day for Overcoming Extreme Poverty, observed on October 17th each year, recognized as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty by the United Nations. Day 1 – 12th… Read more →

The International Committee for October 17 will meet in Dublin from the 12th to 14th May 2014. This will be the Committee’s fifth meeting to promote and support the observance of the World Day for Overcoming Extreme Poverty, observed on October 17th each year, recognized as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty by the United Nations. Donald Lee,… Read more →

The International Committee for October 17 and Irish Community Groups Gather in Dublin to Promote International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Venue: Sheriff Youth Club, 1 Commons Street, North Wall, Dublin 1 Date: Wednesday, 14th May 2014.  Time: 10.30am In 1992, the United Nations recognised the 17 October as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Since then,… Read more →

In 2008, an International  Committee for October 17 was established to promote the awareness and commemoration of  the UN Day around the world. From 12th to 14th May 2014, this International Committee will gather in Dublin for its biennial working meeting.     The Committee chose to meet in the Irish capital city because in  ways Ireland has exhibited a… Read more →

The Department of Social Protection (DSP)  has announced an opportunity to submit applications for Public Awareness Funding to promote awareness of the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in 2014. DSP has limited funding available to support anti-poverty groups to organise local or national activities to promote awareness of the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Downloads:… Read more →

Dublin 17 October 2013 med from Forum du refus de la misère on Vimeo. Read more →

Watch the RTE coverage of UN Day 2013 here! Read more →