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Our mandate is thorough and detailed
Now that the world has seen exactly how important home is to the preservation of human life, States have a renewed obligation to protect the social function of housing.
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, States across the world are ordering millions of people to “stay home”. And yet, at the same time, many households and communities continue to be threatened with eviction.
For a great number of households across the world, the pandemic has meant job loss, reduced work hours, unpaid sick leave, or an inability to undertake informal sector work due to lockdowns. Both renters and homeowners, many of whom live month to month, are now experiencing unprecedented levels of anxiety and stress, and many are unable to pay their rent or mortgage and utility bills.
States must address the housing needs of homeless people on an urgent and priority basis to ensure their equal protection against the virus and the protection of the broader population.
It is imperative that States recognize that those living in informal settlements/encampments are particularly vulnerable to contracting the virus and this increases the risk of community transmission.
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