Homelessness as a global human rights crisis that demands an urgent global response 2016, para. 91h
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[In line with the present conclusions, the Special Rapporteur offers the following recommendations to States:] Homeless people must be ensured access to hearings and effective remedies for violations of their rights, including as a result of the failure of States to take reasonable measures within the maximum available resources to eliminate homelessness. Class or group actions should be facilitated where possible and effective remedies should be available in multiple forums, including courts, administrative tribunals and national human rights institutions;
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Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living
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Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Year
2016
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Housing, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/31/54, para. 91h.