The right to participation of people living in poverty 2013, para. 40
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All human beings must be able to enjoy and exercise their human rights on a basis of equality, free from discrimination of any kind. The principle of equality and non-discrimination implies that everyone should have equal and effective opportunities for making their views known to other members of society, and to be part of decision-making processes. Particular efforts must be made to ensure that certain groups who suffer structural forms of discrimination - including but not limited to women, ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities - have equal opportunities to express their views, including by assigning specific resources, mechanisms and strategies for this purpose.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights