Penalization of people living in poverty 2011, para. 8
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
As a consequence of the discrimination and stigma that they suffer, persons living in poverty often develop fear of and even hostility towards public authorities, and have little confidence in the institutions that should assist them. Too often, they are treated with disrespect or condescension by policymakers, civil servants, social workers, law enforcement officials, teachers and health-care providers, who may fail to recognize and support the efforts that persons living in poverty are making to improve their lives.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights