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"We [the Heads of State or Government] reaffirm our commitment to the full and progressive realization of the right to adequate housing, as provided for in international instruments." Istanbul Declaration (paragraph 8) and the Habitat Agenda (paragraph 39).
The United Nations Housing Rights Programme (UNHRP) was launched in April 2002, as a joint initiative by UN-HABITAT and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). The substantive focus of the programme is grounded in the Habitat Agenda which states that "Within the overall context of an enabling approach, Governments should take appropriate action in order to promote, protect and ensure the full and progressive realization of the right to adequate housing" (paragraph 61). The development objective of the UNHRP is to assist States and other stakeholders with the implementation of their commitments in the Habitat Agenda to ensure the full and progressive realisation of the right to adequate housing as provided for in international instruments.
Housing rights NEWS

UN-HABITAT signs agreement with Kenya’s premier housing company
Nairobi - 20/02/2008

UN-HABITAT today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Housing Finance which is aimed at exploring areas of mutual interest including provision of affordable housing.

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REPORTS on Housing rights

Executive Summary Report of the Advisory Group on Forced Evictions (AGFE) to the Executive Director of UN-HABITAT

The report entitled 'Finding solutions to forced evictions worldwide: A priority to meet the MDGs and implement the Habitat Agenda' presents the main activities, outcomes and challenges of the work carried out by the Advisory Group on Forced Evictions (AGFE) since its inception in 2004. It makes clear recommendations to UN-HABITAT and proposes a plan of action for enhanced impact and effectiveness of the Group’s work towards promoting alternative solutions to forced evictions.

 Executive Summary Report of the Advisory Group on Forced Evictions (AGFE) to the Executive Director of UN-HABITAT English
 Resumen Ejecutivo del Informe del Grupo Asesor sobre Desalojos Forzosos (AGFE) a la Directora Ejecutiva de UN-HABITAT Spanish

LINKS
Office of the High Commissioner for Human rights
PUBLICATIONS
Forced Evictions - towards solutions? First Report of the Advisory Group on Forced Evictions to the Executive Director
Forced Evictions - towards solutions? Second Report of the Advisory Group on Forced Evictions to the Executive Director
Indigenous Peoples’ Right to Adequate Housing: A Global Overview
International Instruments on Housing Rights
View Details Housing and Urban Upgrading in Yantai
REPORTS
Report of the International Expert Group Meeting on Urban Indigenous Peoples and Migration
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