Editorial
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (A/RES/47/196) is a global observance that aims to raise awareness and mobilize action to end poverty in all its forms. It is celebrated annually on October 17th, as declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992. The date was chosen to commemorate the first World Day for Overcoming Extreme Poverty, organized by the International Movement ATD Fourth World in 1987.
The significance of this day lies in its recognition of the human rights and dignity of people living in poverty and its promotion of their participation and empowerment in the fight against poverty. The day also calls for the solidarity and cooperation of all stakeholders, including governments, civil society, and the private sector, to implement effective policies and programs that address the root causes and consequences of poverty. The day also highlights the importance of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere.
The theme for the 2023 observance is “Decent Work and Social Protection: Putting dignity in Practice for All”. It focuses on ensuring universal access to decent work and social protection for all people, especially those trapped in extreme poverty and who face multiple deprivations. Decent work means productive, fair, safe, and respectful of human rights. Social protection means income security and access to essential health care, education, and housing services. These are key elements for eradicating poverty and promoting human dignity.
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Pakistan has a serious challenge of poverty as 95 million people are suffering from poverty, which is 39 per cent of the total population. Therefore, there is a dire need to focus on the alleviation of poverty in Pakistan. For that end to be met, Pakistan needs to develop a functional economy encompassing agriculture, industry, services and other private sectors. The government should play the role of facilitator by softly regulating the whole economy. The private sector can deliver on the front of the economy, and rehabilitation of the economy will be the best method to alleviate poverty. Apart from that, functional social security schemes and facilities can pave the way for better education and skills learning, inevitable for the development of human resources. A developed human resource can easily overcome the severe challenges of poverty. Therefore, there is a need for Pakistan to implement the spirit of the day in the public and private sectors.
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