The International Family Foundation (IFF) is deeply committed to its core mandate of poverty reduction. IFF has been actively conducting campaigns and advocating for poverty reduction throughout the country. As we observe the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17, 2022, we rally under the theme of “Dignity For All in Practice.”

“Dignity for all in practice” is the overarching theme for the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty for 2022-2023. We believe that the dignity of every human being is not only a fundamental right but also the foundation of all other fundamental rights. The concept of “Dignity” is not abstract; it is a right that belongs to each and every individual.

Sadly, many individuals living in persistent poverty have their dignity denied and disrespected. Despite commitments made under the 2030 Agenda and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the current reality is sobering. Approximately 1.3 billion people, including a significant number of children and youth, continue to live in multidimensional poverty.

Inequalities in opportunities and income are soaring, and the gap between the rich and poor is widening each year. This past year has seen a surge in corporate power and the wealth of the billionaire class, while millions struggle with dwindling workers’ rights and job quality. Poverty and inequality should not be seen as inevitable but rather as the result of deliberate decisions or inaction that disempower the most vulnerable in our societies and violate their fundamental rights.

The silent and sustained violence of poverty, including social exclusion, structural discrimination, and disempowerment, makes it exceedingly difficult for people trapped in extreme poverty to break free and denies them their basic humanity.

On this significant day, IFF reaffirms its commitment to ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring peace and prosperity for all. We believe that together, through collective action, we can create a more just, inclusive, and equitable society where the dignity of every individual is respected and upheld.

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