Programme of the International Day 2006

International Day 2006


This year’s observance will include the following activities:  

13:15-2:45

Location: North Lawn United Nations Headquarters

Entrance accompanied by music by the drumming group Owusu  & the Garifuna Family

Part I of the Ceremony

Introduction and welcome by the Master of Ceremonies

 

Message from President of General Assembly H.E. Sheikha Haya Rashed Al Khalifa

Message of the Secretary-General read by the Deputy Secretary GeneralMr. Mark Malloch Brown

Message from an international delegate
Doña Lorena Tepeu Sop

 

Reading of the text of the Commemorative Stone in the six United Nations languages

"Wherever men and women are condemned to live in extreme poverty, human rights are violated.
To come together to ensure that these rights be respected is our solemn duty."

Dedication of flowers in honour of the victims of extreme poverty

Minute of Silence
 

Musical interlude by Owusu Slater & Co
(H.E. Sheikha Haya Rashed Al Khalifa and Mr. Mark Malloch Brown will take their leave)

Part II of the Ceremony

Introduction by the Master of Ceremonies
 

Message from the Permanent Representative of France to the UN H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc de La Sabliere

Message from the Permanent Representative of Burkina Faso to the UN H.E. Mr. Michel Kafando

Message from Director General of ATD Fourth World Mr. Eugen Brand

 

Messages on behalf of people living in extreme poverty by

     - Ms. Nan O’Brien from Ireland, and

     - Mr. Obie Williams from New York

Performance by singer/songwriter, John Francis

 

Civil Society Messages about Poverty

     - Presentation of a children’s international art project about poverty

     - The Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP)

Testimonies on behalf of families living in extreme poverty by

     - Sr. Bernie Kenny from Appalachian Region
     - Ms. Wanda Monserrat from New York

Performance by Owusu & the Garifuna Family

 

Concluding Remarks from the Master of Ceremonies

 

Finish
 

16:15 - 17:45

Location: Church Center, 777 First Avenue, NY 10017
 

Panel Discussion on “Speaking up against poverty: Hearing the Voices of the Poorest”

Co-sponsored by the Feminist Task Force, GCAP and International Movement ATD Fourth World.

International speakers will address the importance of partnership with people living in poverty.
All welcome.
 

For security reasons you must contact ATD Fourth World, (212) 228-1339
or nycteam@4thworldmovement.org before October 10th in order to gain access to the United Nations North Lawn.

Press Briefing

On 16 October, at the Daily Noon Press Briefing, the Secretary-General's spokespersons will announce the commemoration of the International day for the eradication of poverty on 17 October, 2006.

Press conference on poverty eradication

To be announced

Contact Edoardo Bellando, UN Department of Public Information, (212) 963 8275

Display at the United Nations, New York

There will be a display on the Day in the area adjacent to the entrance to the Staff Cafeteria in the Secretariat Building, New York from 16-20 October.