By Marilène De Mol , Service for Combatting Poverty and Social Exclusion
Marilene.DeMol@cntr.be
The Service Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion assesses how effectively the fundamental rights of those who live in unfavourable socio-economic conditions are enforced: the right to adequate housing, the right to energy, right to the protection of family life, the right to social protection, the right to health care…in order to do so, it organises indepth consultations with various stakeholders: associations of and for people experiencing poverty, the CPAS (Public Social Welfare Centres) social representatives, professionals working in a variety of sectors, administrations, etc. Based on this work, they draw up analysis and recommendations targeted at the country’s political leaders, with a view to restoring the conditions necessary for the enjoyment of these basic rights. These analysis and recommendations are debated within all Governments and Parliaments as well as within advisory bodies. Entirely independent, this tool for the fight against poverty was created by the Federal state, the Communities and les Regions, through a cooperation agreement signed by all Governments and approved by all Parliaments.
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