Human rights based approach to recovery from the global economic and financial crises, with a focus on those living in poverty 2011, para. 43
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As part of the efforts to tighten spending, some countries are further curtailing already limited social protection schemes by reducing the level of benefits or by further targeting (reducing coverage). This is despite the reality that those living in poverty continue to suffer from the cumulative effects of the crises and should be protected as a matter of priority.
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Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights