“If China can succeed, other developing countries can also succeed.” This statement highlights the global significance of China’s successful fight against poverty. On this International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we reflect on the wisdom and responsibility behind the idea that “even a weak bird can fly first and high.”
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is a global observance, not a physical place or cultural site. It was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1992 to promote awareness and action to eliminate poverty worldwide. The day originated from a gathering in 1987 when over 100,000 people honored poverty victims at the Trocadéro Human Rights Plaza in Paris.