Media advisory: UN human rights expert to visit Kyrgyzstan to assess poverty
На русском--- In Kyrgyz--- GENEVA (18 May 2022) – The UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Olivier...
Press Release: Lebanon: UN expert warns of ‘failing State’ amid widespread poverty
العربية GENEVA (11 May 2022) – The destructive actions of Lebanon’s political and financial leaders are responsible for forcing most...
A message to Lebanon’s next government: recover stolen wealth, build accountability
Op-Ed published by L'Orient Today (11/05/2022) The Lebanese population will have an opportunity to change the course of its history...
Poverty is a violation of human rights
"To combat social exclusion, we should create an inclusive society, recognizing the potential of each individual and nurturing diversity"
Welcome to the website of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Professor Olivier De Schutter. Navigate the menu below to learn more about the work of the Special Rapporteur as he investigates and advises on human rights and poverty around the world. (Photo: Marwan Tahtah)