Reflection on work undertaken in first 14 years of the mandate; outline of opportunities and priorities 2014, para. 48
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The fact that the rights to non-discrimination and equality in housing may require positive obligations to address and ameliorate existing patterns of disadvantage is often ignored. Much more can be done to ensure that the principles of non-discrimination and equality are fully incorporated into housing policies, programmes, legislation and budgetary allocations.
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
Social & Cultural Rights
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N.A.
Year
2014
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Other
Reference
SR Housing, Report to the UNGA (2014), A/69/274, para. 48.