Post conflict and post disaster reconstruction and the right to adequate housing 2011, para. 58
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[Violations of the right to adequate housing can both contribute to and result from armed conflicts and natural disasters. The poorer and marginalized members of society are disproportionately affected. Addressing existing vulnerabilities can play an important role in both preventing and mitigating the impacts of disasters and conflicts. States should therefore:] Urgently step up their efforts to respect, protect and fulfil the right to adequate housing, in all its dimensions, in both urban and rural contexts;
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2011
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Housing, Report to the HRC (2011), A/HRC/16/42, para. 58.