Page updated 09 November 2010
European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion 2010
The European Union (EU) and its member states are strongly committed to the fight against poverty and social exclusion.
The EU Commission has designated 2010 as the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. This reaffirms and strengthens the commitment for the EU, set out in the Lisbon Strategy, to make "a decisive impact on the eradication of poverty".
EY2010 Activities
For all the latest news regarding events and activities for the European Year of Tackling Poverty and Social Exclusion, see the list of EY2010 UK Activities.
- EY2010 UK Activities (52KB)
For information on forthcoming EY2010 activities in your area, please see the EY2010 Provider Event Activity calendar.
Contact us
If you require further information or have further queries, please contact us at 2010.EY2010@DWP.GSI.GOV.UK
Related links
- Stop poverty now (Directgov website)
- 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion (Community Service Volunteers (CSV) website)
