World Marks International Day for Poverty Eradication

2006-10-16 14:05:45 CRIENGLISH.com

Crowds gathered across the globe on Sunday to call for an end to world poverty.

The rallies were a part of a global initiative called "Stand Up."

Launched by the United Nations' Millennium Campaign, "Stand Up" is an attempt to set an official world record for the greatest number of people standing up against poverty.

In New York's Times Square, activists were entertained and informed by a range of speakers from musicians to aid workers.

Shon Gables is the master of ceremonies.

"Supporters of more than one hundred countries and throughout America are gathering today to set a Guinness World Record by standing up against poverty."

The "Stand Up" action is designed to coincide with the Global Call to Action Against Poverty, a month of worldwide events centered around the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17.

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