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Social protection systems for all to prevent homelessness and facilitate access to adequate housing

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ILO
ILO
2020
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Summary (English)

This note sketches out the role of social protection in achieving progress towards preventing homelessness, including by addressing some of its root causes, and promoting access to adequate, safe and affordable housing. In particular, the note highlights how universal social protection systems that are developed in accordance with human rights principles and ILO social security standards can contribute to preventing homelessness and facilitating access to adequate, safe and affordable housing.

 

Publication brief 3773 family benefits , income security , social assistance , social insurance , social protection floor , social services , poverty , social transfers , universal benefits , children , social protection policy , women , cash / in-kind benefits
11.02.2021