The observation of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty originated in 1987 when a massive rally in Paris proclaimed poverty a violation of human rights.The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs officially recognized 17 October as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty in 1992. Since then, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is commemorated on October 17th each year. This year's theme is “Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment Acting Together for Just, Peaceful and Inclusive Societies.”It is a powerful reminder that our collective action is essential for respecting these rights.