Homelessness as a global human rights crisis that demands an urgent global response 2016, para. 49a
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[State obligations in relation to homelessness have been clearly articulated and can be summarized as follows:] States have an immediate obligation to adopt and implement strategies to eliminate homelessness. These strategies must contain clear goals and timelines and must set out the responsibilities of all levels of government and of other actors for the implementation of specific, time-bound measures, in consultation with and with participation by homeless people;
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
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
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Year
2016
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Other
Reference
SR Housing, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/31/54, para. 49a.