Homelessness as a global human rights crisis that demands an urgent global response 2016, para. 41
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The global economic crisis has had a distinct impact on women's homelessness. In Spain, for example, many single mothers were overindebted from home purchases. In many cases, former partners or husbands who shared mortgages refused to negotiate with banks for debt restructuring, relief or cancellation. When their homes were repossessed, they were left with significant debt, often living in insecure housing - at severe risk of homelessness.
Legal status
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.
Person(s) affected
Families
Women
Year
2016
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Other
Reference
SR Housing, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/31/54, para. 41.