ATD Fourth World Delegation to the European Union
FOURTH WORLD EUROPEAN NEWSLETTER
“”Wherever men and women are condemned to live in extreme poverty,
human rights are violated.
To come together to ensure these rights
be respected is our solemn duty.
”...
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ATD Fourth World Delegation to the European Union
FOURTH WORLD EUROPEAN NEWSLETTER
“”Wherever men and women are condemned to live in extreme poverty,
human rights are violated.
To come together to ensure these rights
be respected is our solemn duty.
” Joseph Wresinski
January 2012
CITIZENS UNITED FOR A EUROPE ACTIVE AGAINST PERSISTENT POVERTY
The economic and financial crisis provides a test of resilience for our societies.
What is the place of deprived
people in our societies in the context of the European project? Are they considered as fully entitled citizens? Some
would say “You feel a citizen when you have access to fundamental rights like every one, when you have the right
to vote.
” “You are not a citizen without a proper home.
” “Too many decisions are taken ignoring democratic
principles especially when it comes to people living in persistent poverty.
”
On Monday 5th
March 2012, the 12th
European Fourth World People’s University will be entirely devoted to
the theme of citiz
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