A Women's Human Rights Intersectionality Approach to Poverty Eradication

This document focuses on the need for a holistic approach to addressing poverty through human rights protection. The discussion begins with a review of the various human rights issues raised by poverty. The second part analyzes potential strategies for eradicating poverty, with a particular focus on the work of the United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women in this regard. The document also considers related issues of ensuring the rights of women within development policy and protecting women from gender-based violence.