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The right to housing is recognised in a number of international [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_human_rights_instruments human rights instruments]. Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises the right to housing as part of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_an_adequate_standard_of_living right to an adequate standard of living]. It states that: |
The right to housing is recognised in a number of international [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_human_rights_instruments human rights instruments]. Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises the right to housing as part of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Right_to_an_adequate_standard_of_living right to an adequate standard of living]. It states that: |
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| ⚫ | <blockquote>''"Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.{{Cquote|Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.}}"''</blockquote> |
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| ⚫ | Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.{{Cquote|Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.}} |
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Article 11(1) of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Covenant_on_Economic,_Social_and_Cultural_Rights International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights] (ICESCR) also guarantees the right to housing as part of the right to an adequate standard of living. |
Article 11(1) of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Covenant_on_Economic,_Social_and_Cultural_Rights International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights] (ICESCR) also guarantees the right to housing as part of the right to an adequate standard of living. |
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In international human rights law the right to housing is regarded as a freestanding right. This was clarified in the 1991 General Comment no 4 on Adequate Housing by the [ |
In international human rights law the right to housing is regarded as a freestanding right. This was clarified in the 1991 General Comment no 4 on Adequate Housing by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UN_Committee_on_Economic,_Social_and_Cultural_Rights UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights]. The general comment provides an authoritative interpretation of the right to housing in legal terms under international law.<br/> |
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Stockard, James. "[http://ideas.ted.com/opinion-why-affordable-housing-needs-to-be-a-right-not-a-privilege/ Opinion: Why affordable housing needs to be a right, not a privilege.]" Ideas.TED.com, May 19, 2017. http://ideas.ted.com/opinion-why-affordable-housing-needs-to-be-a-right-not-a-privilege/. |
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Revision as of 02:20, 20 May 2017
The right to housing is the economic, social and cultural right to adequate housing and shelter. It is recognised in many national constitutions and in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
Definition
The right to housing is recognised in a number of international human rights instruments. Article 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises the right to housing as part of the right to an adequate standard of living. It states that:
"Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.Template:Cquote"
Article 11(1) of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) also guarantees the right to housing as part of the right to an adequate standard of living.
In international human rights law the right to housing is regarded as a freestanding right. This was clarified in the 1991 General Comment no 4 on Adequate Housing by the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The general comment provides an authoritative interpretation of the right to housing in legal terms under international law.
UN Habitat
References
Stockard, James. "Opinion: Why affordable housing needs to be a right, not a privilege." Ideas.TED.com, May 19, 2017. http://ideas.ted.com/opinion-why-affordable-housing-needs-to-be-a-right-not-a-privilege/.