Poverty and Inequality
Respect for human rights is closely intertwined with addressing poverty and extreme inequality. Human Rights Watch research exposes how people experiencing poverty are often more vulnerable to having their rights violated and abuses can further entrench barriers to people meeting their basic needs. We also document how extreme economic inequality contributes to corruption and mismanagement of public resources. We push governments to end abusive policies that contribute to poverty, and advocate respect for human rights that can help achieve the building blocks for a dignified life – such as affordable healthcare, quality education, adequate housing, a living wage, social protection and safe drinking water, as well as the rights to unionize, protest, and participate in political decision-making.
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“Between Hunger and the Virus”
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on People Living in Poverty in Lagos, Nigeria
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IMF: Scant Transparency for Covid-19 Emergency Loans
Anti-Corruption Measures a Step Forward, but Weak Implementation
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Syria: Bread Crisis Exposes Government Failure
Bakeries Destroyed; Discriminatory Policies Exacerbate Wheat Shortage
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Biden’s Best Chance to Tackle US Inequality
Spending Package Would be Groundbreaking Expansion of Social Safety Net
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US: Advance Human Right to Safe, Affordable Water
New Video Urges Congress to Include Equitable Access in Infrastructure Bill
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UK National Food Strategy Has Game-Changing Potential
Proposals to Tackle Inequality Can Help Advance Right to Food
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US Congress Closes Trump-Era Lending Loophole
Federal Rule Allowing Payday Lenders to Avoid Interest Rate Limits Overturned
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Facial Recognition Problems Denying US Workers Unemployment Lifeline
Solutions to Identity Verification Errors Urgently Needed to Help Those Facing Hardship
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