The impact of housing finance policies on the right to adequate housing of those living in poverty 2012, para. 71k
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[The Special Rapporteur calls for a paradigm shift from housing policies based on the financialization of housing to a human rights-based approach to housing policies. In this context, she makes the following recommendations:] States are under the obligation to constantly assess the impact of their housing policies and to adjust, when necessary, policies that are detrimental to the progressive realization of the right to adequate housing without discrimination. States should allocate the necessary funds to facilitate effective monitoring at all stages of housing programmes;
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Non-negotiated soft law
Body
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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Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Social & Cultural Rights
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Year
2012
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Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Housing, Report to the UNGA (2012), A/67/286, para. 71k.