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Draft guiding principles on extreme poverty and human rights Source: UN Non-Governmental Liaison Service (UN-NGLS) The Draft Guiding Principles on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights were developed over a five year period to formulate rules of action to put an end to extreme poverty and realize human rights for all, including the poorest of the poor. For the first time in its history, the United Nations proposed an international law document which considers the fight against extreme poverty as an obligation for all States. Consultations on this text were launched for 2007 by the Human Rights Council. Beginning with an Expert Seminar in 2001, and continuing through regional seminars, people living in poverty were able to contribute to this process in a meaningful way, culminating in the presentation of the document in late 2006. The Human Rights Council launched a wide consultation on this text for the year 2007 - for more information click here Download the draft guiding principles in English (pdf) See the joint NGO submission by Dignity International, Hakijamii Trust of Kenya and Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (India) See the report of the civil society on-line consultation print    send   correct  ADD YOUR COMMENT >>   In-depth reports Detailed reports on key issues. Poverty Although there is a wide array of perspectives on poverty at world level, no agreement has been reached about its character. In spite of having a common basis, there are multiple definitions and concepts on this issue. Economic, social and cultural rights - ESCR ESC rights are valid, enforceable, justiciable and claimable under both local and international law. Civil society is campaigning for their full implementation. The right to adequate housing The right to housing is a basic human right, essential to the fulfilment of a decent life. The water crisis If access to water is a basic human right, should its provision be left in the hands of private corporations? Millennium Development Goals - MDGs A comprehensive list of resources from the United Nations and civil society organizations.

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