UN Calls for Urgent Action to End Homelessness
Homelessness is rising in every region and must be addressed as a structural crisis rooted in inequality, unaffordable housing, and weak social protection, according to a new United Nations report presented to the General Assembly.
Prepared by UN-Habitat on behalf of the UN Secretary-General, the report Inclusive Policies and Programmes to Address Homelessness urges governments to shift from short-term emergency responses to long-term, rights-based housing solutions.
Millions of people worldwide still lack secure and adequate housing.
The report emphasizes the need for a structural approach to address the root causes of homelessness, including inequality, unaffordable housing, and weak social protection.
Key Findings:
- Homelessness is rising in every region.
- Inequality, unaffordable housing, and weak social protection are the root causes of homelessness.
- Long-term, rights-based housing solutions are necessary to address the crisis.
Author's summary: UN report urges governments to address homelessness as a structural crisis.