Global Poverty.

Through resolution 47/196 adopted on 22 December 1992, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 17 October as the 'International Day for the Eradication of Poverty'...'It proclaimed that poverty is a violation of human rights and affirmed the need to come together to ensure that these rights are respected.' President Nelson Mandela was absolutely right when he said, 'Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life.'

Csaba Korosi, President of UNGA (2022) in his message elaborated that 'In our age, poverty is not a natural phenomenon. It is now a matter of a policy choice..It is a matter of choosing to end poverty. Nationally and internationally...And committing to its complete eradication.'

Likewise, the message of Mr. Antonio Guterres, the Secretary General of the United Nations is on the mark, 'In our world of plenty, poverty should have no home...Ending poverty is the challenge of our time. But it is a challenge we can win...On this important day, let's renew our commitment to a world free of poverty. Over a billion people are deprived of basic needs like food, water, health care and education.' I totally agree with the Secretary General that the most urgent approach should be the elimination of poverty and the securing for every man, woman, and child a right to flourishing health, a clean environment, comfortable housing, healthcare, nutritious food and education. The goal is not a choice but a moral obligation.

The 'Concept Note' put forth by the United Nations says that October 17th shines as a ray of hope, a day to honour the millions of people enduring the silent and sustained violence of poverty. Also that it is our chance to live up to the promise of putting the furthest behind first, to stand together with them and pledge our commitment to ensure that dignity in practice for all becomes a reality.

The note further added that the World Bank estimates that one billion young people will try to enter the job market, but less than half of them will actually find formal jobs. People directly impacted by extreme poverty will face discrimination, unable to obtain decent work because of their socioeconomic status, lower levels of education and training received as well as the stigma attached to being poor. I could not agree more with the analysis of the World Bank on this approach. One of the top priorities of world powers should be the...