This time, more events and a couple of speeches.International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is being recognized around the world today. Events even continue onto the weekend as the "Stand Up Against Poverty" campaign takes place. A story in the Afrique en ligne has a good overview on both events. The events, in which the UN and its partners will participate, will hold simultaneously around the world.In Lagos, Nigeria, a concert hosted by popular musician Femi Kuti to make "Music Against Poverty" will commemorate the life of renowned Nigerian Musician Fela Kuti and Stand Up in support of the MDGs.In Tema, Ghana, "Games Against Poverty" will use sport as a platform to support the MDGs.In the United States, students will join a campus challenge to build political will to end extreme...
Today, October 17th, is recognized as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Established by a declaration in the United Nations general assembly in 1992. But it has roots in a demonstration in Paris on this date in 1987.Were getting a lot of items on protests and marches that are going on today. So, here is our first roundup of the events.First, a special stone in Dublin, as told by Charlie Taylor of the Irish Times. A commemorative stone to mark International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has been unveiled in Dublin today.The stone, which is situated near to the Famine memorial on Customs House Quay, was unveiled by Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin Emer Costello.The commemorative stone was commissioned by Dublin City Council and Dublin Docklands Authority and is inscribed...