International Human Solidarity Day

International Human Solidarity Day (IHSD) is a day to celebrate unity in our diversity, raise awareness on public solidarity and remind governments to respect their commitments to international agreements. A key part of the day is to encourage discussion and action for the eradication of poverty. IHSD views the solidarity between people as a way to unity ‘to maintain international peace and security’.

Who celebrates?

Everyone – it’s an international awareness day!

How do people celebrate?

• People and organisations celebrate by raising awareness about human solidarity and those that are affected around the world by poverty
• Offer support to other organisations that help those facing poverty.

What should I know?

• Each year has a different theme – this year’s theme will be available via this page.
• It is estimated that in 2021 up to 14.million people in the UK lived in poverty, that is 1 in every 5 people
• Despite one-person households being more at risk of poverty, more than 30% of couple households are in poverty.

How can I support others?

• Use the additional resources to educate yourself on the purpose of IDHS and to further understand how support the eradication of poverty
• Discuss issues surrounding poverty with your team and explore if there is anything your organisation can do to support those facing poverty
• Be understanding that conversations about poverty may be difficult for some people.

UN: ISHD: https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-solidarity-day

Big Issue: Poverty facts: https://www.bigissue.com/latest/uk-poverty-the-facts-figures-and-effects/

Joseph Rowntree Foundation: Solving Poverty: https://www.jrf.org.uk/report/we-can-solve-poverty-uk