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A Human Rights Guide to the 2024 European Elections
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Statement Before the Human Rights Council Panel on the Right to Social Security
Human Rights Watch Delivers Oral Statement at the Council's 55th Session on Behalf of 12 Civil Society Organizations and the Global Coalition for Social Protection Floors
A Human Rights Guide to the 2024 US Elections
Vital Recommendations for Voters, Candidates, and Supporters of Democracy
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A Human Rights Economy is Key to Sustainable Development
‘Pact for the Future’ Opportunity for Meaningful Reforms
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(Re)claiming the Right to Social Security
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Homelessness, Destitution, and Hunger Soar in the UK
Ending Poverty Needs Solutions Grounded in Human Rights
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Momentum Building to Realign Economic Policies with Human Rights
Statement by Human Rights Watch, Bretton Woods Project, Center for Economic and Social Rights, and Eurodad
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IMF / World Bank: Systemic Reforms Needed
New Video Illustrates Impact of Flawed Approach on Rights
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Global Demand for Universal Social Security
Groups Press Governments, IMF, World Bank for New Eco-Social Contract
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Joint NGO statement on the Guarantee our Essentials campaign
Leading human rights organizations join call for UK social security to include an Essentials Guarantee
IMF: Austerity Loan Conditions Risk Undermining Rights
Compound Problems of Rising Inequality, Flawed Mitigation Efforts
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