Guidance note on integrating a human rights-based approach into poverty-environment mainstreaming

Since 1997, the United Nations has emphasized the link between human rights and development, and in 2003, the UN agencies adopted a “Statement of Common Understanding on Human Rights-Based Approaches to Development Cooperation and Programming.” The human rights principles guiding development programming as identified in the UN Common Understanding are as follows.

Sustainable Development Goals:

No Poverty

Climate Action

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions