Reflection on work undertaken in first 14 years of the mandate; outline of opportunities and priorities 2014, para. 45
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It is also widely accepted that equality and non-discrimination must be achieved substantively, not merely formally. This means recognizing that vulnerable groups are situated differently, that their differences need to be accommodated in laws, policies and programmes, and that States and other actors have a positive obligation to address and remedy systemic patterns of inequality.
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
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2014
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Housing, Report to the UNGA (2014), A/69/274, para. 45.