Explained: What is UN's 'right to adequate housing' and why it matters

The United Nations views housing as a basic human right, not just an investment. Financialization and global pressures displace millions, making cities unaffordable for many. Marginalized groups face significant discrimination in securing adequate housing worldwide. Legal foundations for this right exist in international human rights treaties. Adequate housing requires security, affordability, habitability, and access to services.

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