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2010 to be the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion

13-12-2007

On December 12th 2007, the European Commission designated 2010 as the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. The € 17 million campaign aims to reaffirm the EU's commitment to making a decisive impact on the eradication of poverty by 2010.

The 2010 European Year aims to reach EU citizens and all public, social and economic stakeholders. Its four specific objectives are:

Recognition of the right of people in poverty and social exclusion to live in dignity and to play a full part in society;
An increase in the public ownership of social inclusion policies, emphasising everyone’s responsibility in tackling poverty and marginalisation;
A more cohesive society, where no one doubts that society as a whole benefits from the eradication of poverty;
Commitment of all actors, because real progress requires a long-term effort that involves all levels of governance.

Source: European Commission

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