New Thematic Study: Security of Tenure and Informal Settlements – Newsletter #24

SECURITY OF TENURE AND INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS
New Study by UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing

Security of tenure is a central component of the right to adequate housing. The new study of the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, Raquel Rolnik, seeks to ‘unpack’ the concept of security of tenure and the specific requirements arising from human rights law in this respect. This two-year thematic study will also aim to offer both legal and practical advice on ways to address the variety of tenure issues arising worldwide, and to strengthen security of tenure for those who most need it. 

To know more on the study, read our infonote.

SAVE THE DATE!
Consultation on Security of Tenure – Thursday 6 September, Naples, Italy

Taking advantage of the organization of the World Urban Forum VI in Naples, Italy, the Special Rapporteur is organizing an informal consultation on security of tenure and informal settlement. The consultation will be held immediately after the closing session of the World Urban Forum, on Thursday 6 September. Those interested in participating are requested to confirm their presence at the e-mail tenureproject@ohchr.org. Note that places for this consultation are limited and the working language will be English.

To know more on the consultation, click here.