New animated video: 5 myths about social protection
Social protection is a powerful force for protecting individuals and societies from risks. It strengthens their resilience. It redistributes wealth,...
EU Observer: EU must treat homeless as rights-holders, not criminals
EU Observer By Olivier De Schutter, Balakrishnan Rajagopal, and Birgit Van Hout With a GDP-per-capita above €30,000, the European Union...
Towards a social economy: The next generation of the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
Ten years ago, the Human Rights Council, an intergovernmental body of the United Nations, adopted the Guiding Principles on Business...
La pobreza es una violación de los derechos humanos
“Para combatir la exclusión social, debemos crear sociedades inclusivas que reconozcan el potencial de cada individuo y que promuevan la diversidad”
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.