A/HRC/23/36 Contents Page I. Activities undertaken by the mandate holder .......................................................... 1–5 3 II. Introduction ............................................................................................................. 6–11 3 III. Participation, power and poverty............................................................................. 12–24 4 IV. Normative framework ............................................................................................. 25–34 7 V. Human rights-based approach to participation ........................................................ 35–79 10 A. Respect for dignity, autonomy and agency ..................................................... 37–39 10 B. Non-discrimination and equality..................................................................... 40–59 11 C. Transparency and access to information ......................................................... 60–64 14 D. Accountability................................................................................................. 65–70 15 E. Empowerment ................................................................................................. 71–79 16 Recommendations to States: an operational framework to ensure meaningful participation of people living in poverty ................................................................. 80–86 18 VI. 2 Paragraphs

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