M3 · Social Integration
M3
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CONTENT
Rights-Based Approaches
A rights-based approach reframes homelessness as a structural issue linked to social and economic rights. Core principles include:

Right to adequate housing

Right to social protection

Right to healthcare

Protection from discrimination

Procedural fairness

Rights-based frameworks emphasise that housing loss is not merely a private contractual matter, but a social risk with public health implications.
However, rights must be actionable. This requires:

Accessible legal counselling

Legal literacy support

Representation in eviction proceedings

Transparent administrative processes

Advocacy mechanisms

Without enforceable protections, formal rights remain symbolic.