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3.3 Violations of Economic, social and cultural rights

People living in poverty often fall into the trap of being excluded from society and denied the right to vote.
This deprives them of the opportunity to fight for their rights, which would ensure their escape from the
circle of poverty.

In simple terms, respect for human rights entails social inclusion, giving poor people a voice and protecting
them from the threat of their safety. Here are some examples of violation:

• Insufficient primary education - Primary education should be free and compulsory everywhere. Children
must have the opportunity to participate in school activities without having to walk or walk in dangerous
conditions many kilometres to school. Children from poor and marginalised communities do not always
have the chance to gain experience.

• Lack of basic health care provision - Everyone should have access to health care and information,
regardless of who they are, where they live and their financial status. We all have the right to make
decisions about our body and health.

• Forced evictions - Forced displacement is the removal of people from houses and apartments without
prior notice and consultation. They are illegal and violate the right to housing, are often carried out by
force and destruction of property, and evicted people become vulnerable.

• Depriving people of adequate food and water - Clean water and valuable food often remains
unavailable or only partially available to people living in slums or in inappropriate conditions.