Human rights based approach to recovery from the global economic and financial crises, with a focus on those living in poverty 2011, para. 52
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A considerable proportion of States has indicated that they plan to limit or eliminate food subsidies as part of their response to the crises. From a human rights perspective, the decision to limit food subsidies at a time when food prices are escalating drastically and there is still a pressing need for public food and nutrition support is extremely worrying.
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Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights