Human Rights

Dignity in the Face of Extreme Poverty

The International Movement ATD Fourth World publishes its report on consultations with people in extreme poverty on the draft guiding principles “Extreme Poverty and Human Rights: The Rights of the Poor”
October 17 2007 (Interim Rapport)

United Nations Draft Guiding Principles - "Extreme Poverty and Human Rights: The Rights of the Poor"

In August 2006 the UN Sub-Commission for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, one of the main expert bodies on human rights at the world level, adopted Draft Guiding Principles on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights.
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"Chronic Poverty and Lack of Basic Security"

The report Chronic Poverty and Lack of Basic Security was submitted to the French Economic and Social Council by Joseph Wresinski on February 10-11, 1987. The original title was "Grande pauvreté et précarité économique et (…)

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Wherever men and women are condemned to live in extreme poverty, human rights are violated.
To come together to ensure that these rights be respected is our solemn duty.

Joseph Wresinski