Category: Ireland

International Gathering on Extreme Poverty to be Held in Dublin

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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 →

International Committee for October 17 will meet in Dublin!

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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 →

2014 Public Awareness Funding to promote UN Day

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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 →