23 October 2008 – The following statement was issued today in New York by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on adequate housing, Raquel Rolnik “The belief that markets will provide adequate housing for all has failed. The current crisis is a stark reminder of this reality. A home is not a commodity – four walls and a roof. It is a place to live in security, peace and dignity, and a right for every human being…”
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