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Olivier De Schutter

@deschuttero.bsky.social
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Professor, UCLouvain & Sciences Po Co-chair, IPES-Food Member, European Committee of Social Rights, Council of Europe

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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
How can we end #poverty without treating GDP growth as our primary condition for progress? The Roadmap for Eradicating Poverty Beyond Growth, developed by 400+ contributors & launched last week at a major event @ilo.org headquarters, answers that question: www.neep-poverty.org/roadmap-for-...
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
📰 Front page, 1 April 2026. If only it were real. But these ideas aren’t far-fetched - they’re policies govs could adopt today & move beyond the myth that growth is the only solution to #poverty. Register for launch of a new Roadmap for poverty (22 April): www.neep-poverty.org/event/eradic...
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
📢 How can we eradicate #poverty without relying on socially & environmentally damaging economic growth? 📆 Join me in person or online @ilo.org on Wednesday 22 April for the launch of the Roadmap for Eradicating Poverty Beyond Growth: www.neep-poverty.org/event/eradic... #BeyondGrowthRoadmap
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
📢 How can we eradicate #poverty without relying on growth-dependent strategies that deepen inequality and environmental harm? Join online on Wednesday 22 April for the launch of the Roadmap for Eradicating Poverty Beyond Growth @ilo.org - www.neep-poverty.org/event/eradic... #BeyondGrowthRoadmap
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
On #SocialJusticeDay, I’ve launched a policy brief with UNTFSSE & the Global Coalition for Social Justice @ilo.org on the social & solidarity economy as a driver of post-growth #poverty eradication. From decent work to care & climate resilience, see how SSE delivers: www.neep-poverty.org/news/sse/
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
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...
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
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...
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
🚨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...
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
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
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
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...
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
🚨 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
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
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
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
📰 Subscribe to my quarterly newsletter for more updates on my work as UN Special Rapporteur on #poverty and #HumanRights: a7e8eda5.sibforms.com/serve/MUIEAK...
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
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...
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
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
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
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
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
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
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
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
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
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...
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
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...
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
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.
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
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.
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
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.
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
I spent yesterday hearing directly from people affected by urban #poverty in Kigali #Rwanda. Today I’m in the Southern Province meeting with rural groups & historically marginalized communities. Extremely grateful to all those taking the time to speak with me on this visit.
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Aujourd'hui débute ma visite au #Rwanda. Merci au Gouvernement du Rwanda pour cette invitation à évaluer la situation de la #pauvreté dans le pays, ainsi qu’au l'ONU au Rwanda et aux nombreuses ONG locales pour leur soutien dans l’organisation de cette visite.
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Today marks the first day of my visit to #Rwanda. Thank you to the Government of Rwanda for inviting me to assess the situation of #poverty in the country, as well as to the UN in Rwanda and countless local NGOs for their support in organising this visit.
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
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
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
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
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Olivier De Schutter @deschuttero.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
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...
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