Olivier De Schutter - UN Special Rapporteur on extreme povery
@deschuttero.bsky.social
UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights
Co-chair IPES-Food
Member of the Council of Europe’s European Committee of Social Rights
Professor UCLouvain & Sciences Po
> srpoverty.org
Co-chair IPES-Food
Member of the Council of Europe’s European Committee of Social Rights
Professor UCLouvain & Sciences Po
> srpoverty.org
My letter to the Government of #Ireland @gov.ie on introducing a new equality ground of socio-economic disadvantage in its General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...
December 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
My letter to the Government of #Ireland @gov.ie on introducing a new equality ground of socio-economic disadvantage in its General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024: spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...
How can we move the #EU beyond its fixation on destructive GDP growth as the answer to #poverty?
Join me @baseickhout.bsky.social @marietouss1.bsky.social @mmbuchs.bsky.social @drmariannaleite.bsky.social @chloemiko.bsky.social & others in Brussels/online www.beyond-growth-2023.eu/about-the-co...
Join me @baseickhout.bsky.social @marietouss1.bsky.social @mmbuchs.bsky.social @drmariannaleite.bsky.social @chloemiko.bsky.social & others in Brussels/online www.beyond-growth-2023.eu/about-the-co...
November 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
How can we move the #EU beyond its fixation on destructive GDP growth as the answer to #poverty?
Join me @baseickhout.bsky.social @marietouss1.bsky.social @mmbuchs.bsky.social @drmariannaleite.bsky.social @chloemiko.bsky.social & others in Brussels/online www.beyond-growth-2023.eu/about-the-co...
Join me @baseickhout.bsky.social @marietouss1.bsky.social @mmbuchs.bsky.social @drmariannaleite.bsky.social @chloemiko.bsky.social & others in Brussels/online www.beyond-growth-2023.eu/about-the-co...
🚨Today at 15:00 NY/21:00 GENEVA…My presentation to the UN General Assembly #UNGA80 on how the rolling back of social protection for people living in #poverty has created fertile ground for far-right movements across the world
Follow live/read the report: www.srpoverty.org/2025/10/01/f...
Follow live/read the report: www.srpoverty.org/2025/10/01/f...
October 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🚨Today at 15:00 NY/21:00 GENEVA…My presentation to the UN General Assembly #UNGA80 on how the rolling back of social protection for people living in #poverty has created fertile ground for far-right movements across the world
Follow live/read the report: www.srpoverty.org/2025/10/01/f...
Follow live/read the report: www.srpoverty.org/2025/10/01/f...
I'm joining #BackToTheFuture backtothefuturemarch.org
No company doing business in the #EU should profit from poverty wages, child labour or outsourcing to places with weak environmental rules
#March4Rights #HoldBizAccountable @foeeurope.bsky.social @eccjorg.bsky.social @etuc-ces.bsky.social
No company doing business in the #EU should profit from poverty wages, child labour or outsourcing to places with weak environmental rules
#March4Rights #HoldBizAccountable @foeeurope.bsky.social @eccjorg.bsky.social @etuc-ces.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 8:37 AM
I'm joining #BackToTheFuture backtothefuturemarch.org
No company doing business in the #EU should profit from poverty wages, child labour or outsourcing to places with weak environmental rules
#March4Rights #HoldBizAccountable @foeeurope.bsky.social @eccjorg.bsky.social @etuc-ces.bsky.social
No company doing business in the #EU should profit from poverty wages, child labour or outsourcing to places with weak environmental rules
#March4Rights #HoldBizAccountable @foeeurope.bsky.social @eccjorg.bsky.social @etuc-ces.bsky.social
This month UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities Heba Hagrass and I wrote to the #UKGovernment expressing our concerns over the reform
process related to health and disability benefits in the UK #UniversalCreditBill #UCBill #PIP
spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...
process related to health and disability benefits in the UK #UniversalCreditBill #UCBill #PIP
spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...
September 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
This month UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities Heba Hagrass and I wrote to the #UKGovernment expressing our concerns over the reform
process related to health and disability benefits in the UK #UniversalCreditBill #UCBill #PIP
spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...
process related to health and disability benefits in the UK #UniversalCreditBill #UCBill #PIP
spcommreports.ohchr.org/TMResultsBas...
🚨 Today at 17:00 CEST...my presentation to #UN #HumanRights Council #HRC59 on how to protect people in #poverty from #ClimateChange in an environment of cuts to global #aid and attacks on multilateralism.
Follow live: bit.ly/HRC59_SR
Read the report: bit.ly/HRC59_SR
Follow live: bit.ly/HRC59_SR
Read the report: bit.ly/HRC59_SR
June 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
🚨 Today at 17:00 CEST...my presentation to #UN #HumanRights Council #HRC59 on how to protect people in #poverty from #ClimateChange in an environment of cuts to global #aid and attacks on multilateralism.
Follow live: bit.ly/HRC59_SR
Read the report: bit.ly/HRC59_SR
Follow live: bit.ly/HRC59_SR
Read the report: bit.ly/HRC59_SR
I'm in Geneva to present my new report to #UN #HumanRights Council.
One week ahead of #FFD4 & amid devastating cuts to #aid, the report offers a roadmap for financing #SocialProtection – our best hope at protecting people in #poverty from #ClimateChange.
More information here: bit.ly/HRC59_SR
One week ahead of #FFD4 & amid devastating cuts to #aid, the report offers a roadmap for financing #SocialProtection – our best hope at protecting people in #poverty from #ClimateChange.
More information here: bit.ly/HRC59_SR
June 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I'm in Geneva to present my new report to #UN #HumanRights Council.
One week ahead of #FFD4 & amid devastating cuts to #aid, the report offers a roadmap for financing #SocialProtection – our best hope at protecting people in #poverty from #ClimateChange.
More information here: bit.ly/HRC59_SR
One week ahead of #FFD4 & amid devastating cuts to #aid, the report offers a roadmap for financing #SocialProtection – our best hope at protecting people in #poverty from #ClimateChange.
More information here: bit.ly/HRC59_SR
📰 Subscribe to my quarterly newsletter for more updates on my work as UN Special Rapporteur on #poverty and #HumanRights: a7e8eda5.sibforms.com/serve/MUIEAK...
June 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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The final draft of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development #FFD4 outcome document has been published & makes important references to investing in #SocialProtection - the most effective tool we have for fighting #poverty
My full reaction here: www.srpoverty.org/2025/06/17/s...
My full reaction here: www.srpoverty.org/2025/06/17/s...
June 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The final draft of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development #FFD4 outcome document has been published & makes important references to investing in #SocialProtection - the most effective tool we have for fighting #poverty
My full reaction here: www.srpoverty.org/2025/06/17/s...
My full reaction here: www.srpoverty.org/2025/06/17/s...
Demain, vendredi 30 mai à 11h30 heure de Kigali, je présenterai les observations préliminaires de ma visite officielle sur la #pauvreté au #Rwanda. Suivez en direct ici: youtube.com/watch?v=it0y...
Ma déclaration de fin de mission sera disponible sur bit.ly/RwandaSR
Ma déclaration de fin de mission sera disponible sur bit.ly/RwandaSR
May 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Demain, vendredi 30 mai à 11h30 heure de Kigali, je présenterai les observations préliminaires de ma visite officielle sur la #pauvreté au #Rwanda. Suivez en direct ici: youtube.com/watch?v=it0y...
Ma déclaration de fin de mission sera disponible sur bit.ly/RwandaSR
Ma déclaration de fin de mission sera disponible sur bit.ly/RwandaSR
Tomorrow Friday 30 May @ 11.30am Kigali time I'll present the preliminary findings of my official visit to assess #poverty in #Rwanda. Follow live here: youtube.com/watch?v=it0y...
My end of mission statement will be posted @ bit.ly/RwandaSR
My end of mission statement will be posted @ bit.ly/RwandaSR
May 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Tomorrow Friday 30 May @ 11.30am Kigali time I'll present the preliminary findings of my official visit to assess #poverty in #Rwanda. Follow live here: youtube.com/watch?v=it0y...
My end of mission statement will be posted @ bit.ly/RwandaSR
My end of mission statement will be posted @ bit.ly/RwandaSR
Dernière journée de rencontres aujourd’hui avec des représentants du gouvernement, des ONG et des agences de développement international.
Mes observations préliminaires et recommandations sur la #pauvreté et les #droitsdelhomme au #Rwanda seront publiées ce vendredi 30 mai: bit.ly/RwandaSR
Mes observations préliminaires et recommandations sur la #pauvreté et les #droitsdelhomme au #Rwanda seront publiées ce vendredi 30 mai: bit.ly/RwandaSR
May 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Dernière journée de rencontres aujourd’hui avec des représentants du gouvernement, des ONG et des agences de développement international.
Mes observations préliminaires et recommandations sur la #pauvreté et les #droitsdelhomme au #Rwanda seront publiées ce vendredi 30 mai: bit.ly/RwandaSR
Mes observations préliminaires et recommandations sur la #pauvreté et les #droitsdelhomme au #Rwanda seront publiées ce vendredi 30 mai: bit.ly/RwandaSR
Final day of meetings today with government officials, including with Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, NGOs, international development and UN agencies.
My preliminary findings and recommendations on #poverty and #humanrights in #Rwanda will be published on Friday 30 May: bit.ly/RwandaSR
My preliminary findings and recommendations on #poverty and #humanrights in #Rwanda will be published on Friday 30 May: bit.ly/RwandaSR
May 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Final day of meetings today with government officials, including with Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, NGOs, international development and UN agencies.
My preliminary findings and recommendations on #poverty and #humanrights in #Rwanda will be published on Friday 30 May: bit.ly/RwandaSR
My preliminary findings and recommendations on #poverty and #humanrights in #Rwanda will be published on Friday 30 May: bit.ly/RwandaSR
Merci encore aux nombreuses personnes qui ont partagé leurs expériences, leurs points de vue et leur expertise avec moi pendant cette visite. #Rwanda
www.srpoverty.org/2025/05/10/r...
www.srpoverty.org/2025/05/10/r...
May 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Merci encore aux nombreuses personnes qui ont partagé leurs expériences, leurs points de vue et leur expertise avec moi pendant cette visite. #Rwanda
www.srpoverty.org/2025/05/10/r...
www.srpoverty.org/2025/05/10/r...
Thank you to the many many people who have shared their experiences, insights and expertise with me on this visit. #Rwanda
www.srpoverty.org/2025/05/10/r...
www.srpoverty.org/2025/05/10/r...
May 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Thank you to the many many people who have shared their experiences, insights and expertise with me on this visit. #Rwanda
www.srpoverty.org/2025/05/10/r...
www.srpoverty.org/2025/05/10/r...
De retour à Kigali après deux jours passés dans les provinces du Sud et de l’Ouest du #Rwanda.
Aujourd’hui, j’ai rencontré des représentants des ministères gouvernementaux et des universitaires locaux.
Aujourd’hui, j’ai rencontré des représentants des ministères gouvernementaux et des universitaires locaux.
May 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
De retour à Kigali après deux jours passés dans les provinces du Sud et de l’Ouest du #Rwanda.
Aujourd’hui, j’ai rencontré des représentants des ministères gouvernementaux et des universitaires locaux.
Aujourd’hui, j’ai rencontré des représentants des ministères gouvernementaux et des universitaires locaux.
Back in Kigali today after two days in the Southern and Western Provinces of #Rwanda. Today was spent meeting with representatives from government ministries and local academics.
May 23, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Back in Kigali today after two days in the Southern and Western Provinces of #Rwanda. Today was spent meeting with representatives from government ministries and local academics.
Hier, j'ai écouté directement les témoignages de personnes touchées par la #pauvreté urbaine à Kigali, au #Rwanda. Aujourd’hui, je suis dans la province du Sud, pour rencontrer des groupes ruraux.
Très reconnaissant à celles et ceux qui partagent leurs expériences avec moi lors de cette visite.
Très reconnaissant à celles et ceux qui partagent leurs expériences avec moi lors de cette visite.
May 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Two deadlines coming up. Have your say on:
➡️A roadmap for eradicating #poverty #BeyondGrowth (Deadline: 30 March)
➡️Poverty and #HumanRights in #Rwanda (Deadline: 31 March)
More info at srpoverty.org
➡️A roadmap for eradicating #poverty #BeyondGrowth (Deadline: 30 March)
➡️Poverty and #HumanRights in #Rwanda (Deadline: 31 March)
More info at srpoverty.org
March 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Two deadlines coming up. Have your say on:
➡️A roadmap for eradicating #poverty #BeyondGrowth (Deadline: 30 March)
➡️Poverty and #HumanRights in #Rwanda (Deadline: 31 March)
More info at srpoverty.org
➡️A roadmap for eradicating #poverty #BeyondGrowth (Deadline: 30 March)
➡️Poverty and #HumanRights in #Rwanda (Deadline: 31 March)
More info at srpoverty.org
My next country visit will be to #Rwanda (19-30 May 2025)
In preparation I am seeking written input on the situation of #poverty, as well as suggestions for where to visit/who to meet.
➡️https://www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for-input/2025/call-submissions-rwanda-advance-visit
🗓️Deadline 31 March 2025
In preparation I am seeking written input on the situation of #poverty, as well as suggestions for where to visit/who to meet.
➡️https://www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for-input/2025/call-submissions-rwanda-advance-visit
🗓️Deadline 31 March 2025
March 19, 2025 at 10:47 AM
𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎: 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒: 𝐀 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐀𝐏 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘 𝐁𝐄𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐓𝐇 (𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝟑𝟎 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇)
Thank you to everyone who has already submitted contributions. For those still planning to do so, more info & FAQs can be found here: www.srpoverty.org/2025/01/13/a...
Thank you to everyone who has already submitted contributions. For those still planning to do so, more info & FAQs can be found here: www.srpoverty.org/2025/01/13/a...
March 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐆𝐎: 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒: 𝐀 𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐀𝐏 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐘 𝐁𝐄𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐓𝐇 (𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝟑𝟎 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇)
Thank you to everyone who has already submitted contributions. For those still planning to do so, more info & FAQs can be found here: www.srpoverty.org/2025/01/13/a...
Thank you to everyone who has already submitted contributions. For those still planning to do so, more info & FAQs can be found here: www.srpoverty.org/2025/01/13/a...