Reflection on work undertaken in first 14 years of the mandate; outline of opportunities and priorities 2014, para. 67
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Homelessness is at the end of the housing spectrum and must be understood as a prima facie violation of the right to adequate housing (i.e., where any significant number of individuals are deprived of basic shelter or housing, a State is prima facie failing to discharge its international human rights obligations). During her mandate, the Special Rapporteur intends to organize consultations and expert discussions to explore various dimensions of this violation of the right to adequate housing, including the obligation of the State to address 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
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2014
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Housing, Report to the UNGA (2014), A/69/274, para. 67.