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3 Aug 2018

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United Nations Human Rights Council (UNRHC)

Brazil: Experts from the United Nations Human Rights Council express their concerns about the alarming situation faced by minorities after governmental economic austerity program

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…[A]…group of UN human rights experts is urging Brazil to reconsider its economic austerity programme and put the human rights of its population, who are suffering the harsh consequences, at the centre of its economic policies. “People living in poverty, and other marginalised groups, are disproportionately suffering as a result of the stringent economic measures in a country once considered as an example of progressive policies to reduce poverty and promote social inclusion”…[“D]ata recently made available reveals a rise in Brazilian child mortality rates for the first time in 26 years. This increase…is cause for serious concern, especially with the budgetary restrictions for the public health system, and other social policies…[“S]ome of the financial and fiscal decisions made in the last years affect the enjoyment of several rights, including to housing, food, water, sanitation, education, social security and health, and are worsening pre-existing inequalities…[“W]omen and children living in poverty are among those hit hardest, as are Brazilians of African descent, rural populations, and people living in informal settlements”…[T]he experts stressed that austerity measures should never be seen as the only or first solution to economic problems…[“A]usterity measures should be taken only with the most careful analysis of their impact…[T]he experts have engaged in a dialogue with the Government to express their concerns…