Social Rights

Like every year, a special ceremony, organised by the Conference of International Non-Governmental Organizations (CINGO), took place in front of the Human Rights Stone against Poverty in front of the Palais de l'Europe to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. 

The ceremony, included a series of poignant contributions. Gerhard Ermisher, President of CINGO, formally opened the event. One of the highlights of the the programme was contributions from young people reflecting on their work to combat youth poverty and enable young people to live full lives in dignity.

Aoife Nolan, President of the Council of Europe's European Committee of Social Rights, stressed the importance of involving young people in discussions that affect them and of making the work of the ECSR accessible to them. In this way, young people would be able to help advancing social rights - she said.

The ceremony concluded with the Council of Europe Choir singing  "Ode to Joy" as participants joined in a collective picture in front of the banner put in place for the occasion.