CYP Now - NCB Now: European year against poverty

Almost every year since 1983, the European Union (EU), which was formerly the European Economic Community, has chosen a specific theme it feels is deserving of greater public and political attention.

And 2010 will be the European Year Against Poverty and Social Exclusion.

Why 2010? Because that was the landmark established by EU member states in 2000 as the date by which heads of state would commit to making "a decisive impact on the eradication of poverty".

The reality, of course, is that poverty is as widespread as ever, with growing numbers of people exposed to situations of extreme poverty and social exclusion. Undocumented migrants, including children, are just one example.

The European Year Against Poverty and Social Exclusion is therefore an opportunity for the EU to raise public awareness and understanding of poverty as a societal problem - not just as a problem of the poor.

Register Now to Continue Reading

Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's Included