Every seventh person on Earth lives on less than $ 2 a day - that is, in poverty. It is the lot of certain regions and certain groups of the world's population that generations can not overcome and escape from poverty. In this regard, the time has come to unite and jointly end poverty in all its manifestations around the world, said UN Under-Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, speaking at the session of the Economic and Social Council of the organization (ECOSOC). She called upon the UN member states to recognize the multifaceted nature of poverty, to analyze its impact on human health and the environment.

"The eradication of poverty in all its forms and manifestations, especially extreme poverty, remains the greatest global challenge. Its solution is the main factor of sustainable development. Today, every eighth person lives on less than $ 2 a day. Many others who managed to escape from extreme poverty still live on the brink of poverty, "Amina Mohammed said, the UN News Center.

"Combating poverty, inequality, climate change, fighting for food security and overcoming the sluggishness and unpredictability of the global economy require comprehensive measures, the participation of all members of the international community," - the first deputy secretary general of the United Nations.