Human rights based approach to recovery from the global economic and financial crises, with a focus on those living in poverty 2011, para. 42
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Social protection systems play an exceptionally important role in protecting the enjoyment of several economic, social and cultural rights of the poorest and most vulnerable during times of economic shock and other forms of crisis. Therefore, it is of concern that some States are now proposing reductions in funding to social protection systems as part of their recovery plans. These proposed reductions go against the repeated political commitments made by States to provide and promote comprehensive social protection systems as key measures for recovery.
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Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights