Global commitments advocating for the human right to housing
We firmly believe that the global housing crisis can be solved.
For the richer nations, the lack of housing results from policy decisions that have reversed past practice and the recognition of the responsibility of government to house its citizens. For poorer nations, lack of resources, skills and materials have contributed to a housing deficit that fosters poverty, hardship and poor health outcomes.
Policy settings, budget limitations and political commitment to housing as a human right are infinitely variable, as is the starting point for reform. With OECD nations variably committing between 0.1% and 0.35% of GDP to housing services each nation will require a different journey to resolve their specific housing crisis.
We have identified in the Charter aspirational targets within the context of an intent to develop a 20-year plan which achieves them.
Building momentum through interim goals
We know this cannot be achieved overnight.
Supporters in each nation may want to advocate for interim targets which maintain the aspiration but work towards it in steps that are realistic and achievable.
Organisations taking a stand for housing justice
Across the globe, a growing number of organisations are taking a stand for housing justice by signing up to the Charter. Each one brings local insight, energy and commitment to tackling inequality in housing.
Below, you’ll find profiles of these supporters, sharing the barriers they face, the actions they’ve taken, and the progress they’ve made over the past year.
Whether through advocacy, service delivery or grassroots leadership, they are helping to turn the Charter’s goals into real-world change.
Real-world action for housing equality
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Wales
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The content on this site has been authored by Professor Dave Adamson, Manager Special Projects
at Home in Place, an Australian community housing organisation and registered charity.
Home in Place is supporting the promotion and global coordination of the Global Housing Charter.
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