Reference:
Resolution 2005/16 (2005)
Annotation:
This resolution of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Human Rights begins with the recognition of the importance of economic and social rights and how these rights are violated in cases of extreme poverty. The resolution also notes that special attention should be given to women who often bear the greatest burden of this poverty. The resolution advocates for national and international action to ensure the participation of vulnerable groups in addressing extreme poverty and points to the need for greater awareness within the UN system of this issue.