October

Browse October 2007 news stories

Thursday 18 October 2007 Schoolchildren worldwide mark World Poverty day for the Rewrite the Future campaign
On 17 October 2007 schoolchildren all over the UK and the developing world took part in Stand Up and Speak Out to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
Monday 22 October 2007 Northern Ireland campaigns against poverty
Two events back Save the Children's campaign to end child poverty.
Thursday 18 October 2007 Children demand better schools
"All children should be able to go to school and finish it regardless of their nationality or religion, and no matter whether they are poor or not."
Monday 15 October 2007 UK public confused about biggest threats to global child survival
Findings of a poll released today shows the extent of misunderstanding in the UK about the major threats to child survival around the world.
Monday 8 October 2007 UK child poverty target 'behind by 14 years'
New research by Save the Children today shows the government will fail to meet its target of halving child poverty by 2010.