Zero Poverty - Sign the Petition

A petition advocating Zero Poverty in the EU has been developed by Caritas Europa. It is hoped to collect one million signatures in support of this petition across the EU’s 27 member countries. It is being promoted in Ireland by Social Justice Ireland which is a part of the Caritas Europa programme seeking to address poverty and related issues in the EU. One million signatures would send a very strong message to the European Union and all its member countries.

The petition is advocating four key goals:

• Eradicate child poverty in Europe
• Ensure a minimum  level of social protectin for everyone
• Increase the provision of social and healthcare services
• Ensure decent jobs for all.

The full text of the petition can be accessed here.

A signature form can be downloaded here.

The more people you get to sign this petition, the better. You can download as many copies as you wish.

When completed it should be returned to Social Justice Ireland, Arena House, Arena Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18.

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