Using International Law and Institutions to Support Housing as a Human Right

Activity Type: 
Lecture
Promo Image: 
Presenter: 
Leilani Farha
Date: 
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 - 17:00 to 18:30
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Location: 
Alcoa Room, Barco School of Law

Many local policy makers and legal practitioners remain unaware of the extensive body of international law and precedent upholding the internationally recognized human right to adequate housing. Farha will discuss this legal context and how the United Nations is working to support governments to do better and more to realize this most basic right for all residents.

UCIS Unit: 
Global Studies Center
Other Pitt Sponsors: 
Center for Civil Rights and Racial Justice
Department of Sociology
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA)
University of Pittsburgh Law School
Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
University of Pittsburgh's Urban Studies Program
Office of Health Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Non-University Sponsors: 
City of Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations
Pittsburgh Human Rights City Alliance
Is Event Already in University Calendar?: 
No