Homelessness as a global human rights crisis that demands an urgent global response 2016, para. 85
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Widespread homelessness is evidence of the failure of States to protect and ensure the human rights of the most vulnerable populations. It is occurring in all countries, regardless of the phase of development of their economic or governance systems, and it has been occurring with impunity. The nature and scope of homelessness globally suggests society's lack of compassion for the full scale of deprivation and loss of dignity associated with being homeless. It is a phenomenon requiring urgent and immediate action by the international community and by all States.
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
Poverty
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2016
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Housing, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/31/54, para. 85.