Homelessness as a global human rights crisis that demands an urgent global response 2016, para. 81
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There are diverse models for ensuring participation of stakeholders in strategies to address homelessness. Brazil, for example, has created a participatory model for social policy that relies on policy councils of stakeholders. In Munich, Germany, special units for the prevention of homelessness have provided support in preventing evictions or repossessions. In Europe, FEANTSA has organized and advanced rights claims on behalf of homeless people in a wide range of legal and political forums.
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)
Governance & Rule of Law
Social & Cultural Rights
Year
2016
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Housing, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/31/54, para. 81.