Right to Adequate Housing
/ˈraɪt tə ˈædɪkwət ˈhaʊzɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A human right recognized under international law entitling individuals to access safe, secure, and affordable housing meeting basic living standards.
The constitution guarantees the right to adequate housing as part of social welfare obligations.
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- right to adequate housing
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Commentary
This right encompasses physical accessibility, legal security of tenure, and affordability, requiring lawmakers to address systematic barriers to housing.
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