The right to participation of people living in poverty 2013, para. 30
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States therefore have positive obligations under international human rights law to establish specific mechanisms at all the relevant levels to ensure that all persons concerned have the de facto opportunity to take part in the conduct of public affairs and decisions that might affect them (A/63/274, para. 22). This is especially relevant for people living in extreme poverty who might lack the necessary strength, knowledge or education required to make a meaningful contribution to the conduct of public affairs.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights