A/HRC/11/32 page 6 8. The adoption of the draft guiding principles may also aim to raise awareness among persons living in extreme poverty and the population at large as to their rights and entitlements. The Government of Argentina expressed its support for the human rights-based approach to the eradication of extreme poverty, emphasizing that “basic rights” are a matter of justice, not charity. The consensus reflected in the 2008 joint submission of 11 NGOs was to commend the human rights approach to poverty reduction adopted in the draft guiding principles, and in particular, the way in which they address the process of poverty eradication, and not merely the outcome.4 9. Professor Arne Tostensen, Chairman of Michelsen Institute, Professor Camilo Pérez Bustillo, of Universidad Autónoma de la Ciudad de México, and Wouter Vandenhole expressed the view that the draft guiding principles as currently framed do not address sufficiently the structural phenomenon of extreme poverty in a global context. The Governments of the Syrian Arab Republic and Egypt reiterated during the seminar that, unless the role of international cooperation is considered, the document will become a tool solely for action at the national level, to the possible neglect of important responsibilities at the international level. International Movement ATD Fourth World (ATD), however, expressed concern that a supranational focus might render guiding principles less directly operational, although it supported retaining in the draft guiding principles the provisions concerning international cooperation and non-State actors. 10. The draft guiding principles have the potential to be a useful lobbying tool for civil society organizations to encourage States to realize fully the rights of extremely poor persons. The Tunisian Higher Committee on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and a number of other respondents5 viewed the implementation of guiding principles as a new advocacy tool for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and poverty reduction strategies, based on a new common legal framework. The Government of Mexico noted in this regard that it hoped to see the draft guiding principles provide orientation in fulfilling the commitments under the Millennium Development Goals that are of particular relevance to the rights of people living in poverty. As for all human rights standards, having the guiding principles reflected in legislation would also help to ensure that they are given effect to domestically. 11. In the consultation on the draft guiding principles undertaken with people living in extreme poverty, respondents emphasized the importance of being afforded recognition by authorities, and bearing that in mind, programmes and policies should be developed with their 4 Bahá’í International Community; Caritas Internationalis; CIVICUS; Franciscans International; International Catholic Child Bureau; International Council of Women; International Federation of Social Workers; International Movement ATD Fourth World; Lutheran World Federation; Pax Romana; World Organization against Torture; hereinafter referred to as the 2008 NGO Consultation. 5 The Government of Ireland, the independent expert on human rights and extreme poverty and Joseph Ingram.