The right to shelter UN definition and housing the homeless

The right to shelter, or the right to housing, is a human right that is recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements:

Definition

The right to adequate housing and shelter is a social, economic, and cultural right. It is part of the right to an adequate standard of living.

What it means

The right to shelter means having secure tenure, living in a place that is culturally appropriate, and having access to services, schools, and employment.
Violations

Despite the right to shelter being a central part of the global legal system, millions of people around the world do not have adequate housing.

How to ensure

Governments can ensure adequate housing through policies and programs, including national housing strategies.