Responsibilities of local and other subnational governments in relation to the right to adequate housing 2015, para. 76e
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[In line with the above-mentioned conclusions, the Special Rapporteur wishes to offer the following recommendations:] Any processes of decentralization in relation to housing should be guided and informed by human rights, in particular the right to adequate housing. Transfers of responsibility for housing or other programmes from one level of government to another should be accompanied by a clarification of concomitant human rights obligations including requirements of monitoring and accountability.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
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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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Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Social & Cultural Rights
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All
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Year
2015
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Housing, Report to the HRC (2015), A/HRC/28/62, para. 76e.