“Poverty persists in all countries of the world, regardless of
their economic, social and cultural situation, particularly in developing
countries” informed Sandeep Marwah Ambassador of International Human Rights
Organization affiliated to United Nation and International Bar Association to
large media gathering at Noida Film City.
In recognition of the role of charity in alleviating
humanitarian crises and human suffering within and among nations, as well as
of the efforts of charitable organizations and individuals, including the work
of Mother Teresa, the General Assembly of the United Nations in its resolution designated the 5th of September, the
anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa, as the International Day of Charity
On this International Day
of Charity, the United Nations invites all Member States and all international
and regional organizations, as well as civil society, including
non-governmental organizations and individuals, to commemorate the Day in an
appropriate manner, by encouraging charity, including through education and
public awareness-raising activities.
