On the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the Intergroup "Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, Fourth World committee" will hold a public meeting in the European Parliament room JAN 4Q1, on Thursday 17th October 2013 from 15h00 18h00.

This year's event will focus on the theme nominated by the United Nations : Working together towards a world without discrimination: building on the experience and knowledge of people in extreme poverty.

Please register for the event here : Online registration
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PROGRAM: Working together towards a world without discrimination: building on the experience and knowledge of people in extreme poverty

15h00 - 15h30:
Opening speech: Commissioner Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth

15h30 - 16h30:
Round table 1: Decent work and social protection for all

Speakers: Alison Tate - ITUC external relations director
Roberto Bissio - Social Watch coordinator
Isabelle Perrin - Director General of ATD Fourth World International Isabelle Durant MEP, Greens

Followed by Q+A with participants
Moderator : Nathalie Vandystadt (La Croix)

16h30 - 17h30:
Panel 2: Consumer debt, poverty and access to basic banking services

Speakers: Axel de Martene - member of Commissioner Barnier's cabinet
Jürgen Klute MEP, GUE, rapporteur Payment Accounts Directive
Hans Grohs - President European Consumer Debt Network

17:30 - 17:45:
Conclusions: Sylvie Goulard, MEP, Intergroup President

18:00:
Brief Ceremony to commemorate the victims of poverty