Housing as a Right

The homelessness crisis in the United States is an indicator of violations of internationally recognized human rights, including the human right to adequate housing.  Various international treaties and declarations maintain that housing is a human right and can serve as a powerful tool for advocates in the U.S.  It can reframe public debate, craft and support legislative proposals, supplement legal claims in court, advocate in international forums, and support community organizing efforts. 

This fact sheet outlines the issues, the outlook, and what local advocates can do in promoting the human right to housing.

As homelessness and the affordable housing crisis grow in the U.S. advocates can use human rights arguments as another tool to find solutions.

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