E/CN.4/1999/48 page 2 CONTENTS (continued) IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. Paragraphs Page CASE STUDIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 - 108 22 A. Portugal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 - 99 22 B. Bulgaria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 - 103 22 C. Yemen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 - 107 23 D. Proposals for action and results of experience 108 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 - 110 29 WOMEN IN EXTREME POVERTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 - 114 30 CONCLUSIONS 115 - 127 31 128 - 149 33 128 - 130 33 131 33 132 - 134 33 135 - 136 34 137 34 138 - 139 34 140 35 141 - 142 35 143 35 TECHNICAL COOPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A. Universal ratification of relevant instruments B. Minimum guaranteed income C. Resources D. Local social welfare bodies E. Occupational reintegration programmes F. Human rights information and education for the poorest of the poor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G. The poorest of the poor in prisons . . . . . . H. Access to justice I. Social workers J. Technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 35 K. Combating corruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 35 L. The impact of armed conflicts . . . . . . . . 146 - 147 35 M. Draft declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 - 149 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TABLES 1. Legislative initiatives to be promoted 2. Human rights and extreme poverty Reference grid (Parts 1 and 2)

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