Inclusive policies and programmes to address homelessness: Report of the UN Secretary-General

The present report, submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 76/133, provides a review of the progress, gaps and challenges in inclusive social development policies and programmes to address homelessness, given the socioeconomic impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The specific challenges faced by disadvantaged groups are discussed. The report shows that, while knowledge of and policies on homelessness are improving, substantial efforts are still needed. Notwithstanding homelessness concerns in developed and developing economies, the report serves to highlight global contrasts, along with the convergence of issues and strategies. In the report, the Secretary-General proposes possible indicators for social protection and access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing in the aftermath of COVID-19.

Year: 2023
Resource Type:
Report
Themes:
Human Rights
Petty Offences
#PoorNotGuilty
Use of Public Spaces
Region:
Global
People Groups:
Children & Young People
Elderly People
People experiencing Homelessness or live in informal settlements
LGBTQIA+ persons
People experiencing Poverty
Women and Girls
Approach:
Research
Policy Reform