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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United States
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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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United States: Pandemic Impact on People in Poverty
Current System Leaves Needs Unmet; Lasting Reforms Needed
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Afghanistan: Health Care for Women Hit by Aid Cuts
Dropping Donor Support Threatens Essential Services
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COVAX: Enhance Transparency, Share Intellectual Property
Global Vaccine Initiative Should Fulfill Its Human Rights Responsibilities
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US: Pass PRO Act to Empower Workers, Protect Rights
Reverse Decades-Long Assault on Right to Join Unions; Curb Inequality
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Cameroon: Ensure Credible Inquiry on Covid-19 Funds
Presidential Directives Spurred by IMF Loan Talks Present Opportunity, Risks
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UK Football Fans Should Put European Super League Anger to Good Use
Show Spirit of the ‘Beautiful Game’ and Secure the Right to Food
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The Promise of Public Housing
No one should have to choose between housing that is unaffordable and housing that is uninhabitable.
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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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EU-UN Aid Conference Should Focus on Syrians’ Rights
Set Principled Framework for Aid, Protection, Justice
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The EU Should Stop Blocking Efforts to Increase Global Vaccine Access
European Lawmakers Join Push for Waiving Intellectual Property Rules for Covid-19 Response
