International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
On 17 October the UN calls for an end to poverty and for people living in poverty to help shape the policies that affect them.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserUnited Nations General Assembly
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Last checked19 October 2026
First held1987
About the day
The day grew out of a 1987 gathering of more than 100,000 people in Paris to honour victims of extreme poverty, and the UN now marks it every year. It links ending poverty to human rights and dignity.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday 17 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Tuesday 17 October 2028 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Wednesday 17 October 2029 | UK, USA, International | Same date every year |
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