The document discusses two topics: the Year of Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion and World Fair Trade Day. The Year of Combating Poverty aims to address the 17% of the EU population without basic needs through encouraging participation, giving voice to those in poverty, and fostering equal opportunities. World Fair Trade Day is celebrated annually in May to draw attention to child exploitation in cocoa plantations and promote responsible consumption through fair trade. The work concludes that poverty has increased and these initiatives were created to combat poverty, social exclusion, and troubling realities faced by children.

1. Year of Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY Workdoneby: Alice ; Rita A.P 9ºD

6. Fostering a society that guarantees the quality of life, welfare and equal opportunities for all;

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