The experience of homelessness is not fully captured without a richer definition that goes beyond the deprivation of physical shelter. It should be noted that international agencies, governments, researchers or civil society have adopted different definitions of homelessness depending on language, socioeconomic conditions, cultural norms, the groups affected and the purpose for which homelessness is being defined. PDF: العربية | 中文 | English | Français | русский | EspañolĮxperiencing homelessness means not having stable, safe and adequate housing, nor the means and ability of obtaining it. OHCHR, Free & Equal United Nations and True Colors United have embarked during the year 2020/2021 on a campaign to prevent and eliminate LGBTIQ+ youth homelessness, read more…įact sheet - What everybody and governments can do to prevent and end LGBTIQ+ youth homelessness In follow up to Human Rights Council resolution 43/14, which called upon States to take all necessary measures to eliminate legislation that criminalizes homelessness, the Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing and the Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty kindly asked States, local government associations, national human rights institutions and civil society organization to submit information concerning the continued criminalization of homelessness and extreme poverty, such as prohibitions and sanctions for sleeping, begging, eating or undertaking any other life sustaining activities in public spaces.Įveryone deserves a safe and loving home – LGBTQ+ youth included Leilani Farha, Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing on homelessness, March 2016 Similarly only few courts have so far taken the courage to oblige public authorities to take all reasonable steps to eliminate homelessness, based on national, constitutional or international human rights obligations. Only few States have laws that allow people in situation of homelessness to claim access to housing that is adequate, affordable and ensures privacy, beyond regulations governing access to collective emergency shelters.
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