On Friday December 30, 2011, the United States Government issued its Fourth Periodic Report on the Implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights to the United Nations Human Rights Committee. The report contained numerous references to human rights issues including fair housing, foreclosures, public housing, disability, discrimination, domestic violence, and homelessness.
While acknowledging the existence of problems within these arenas, the report failed to discuss the depth and scale of these issues.
While the official hearing on the report has not been scheduled, it seems unlikely that the hearing will occur prior to the March 2013 session of the Human Rights Committee.
In an effort to advance a rights-based approach to housing, the Law Center has taken the lead on coordinating a shadow report with various housing and human rights organizations.
If you would like to be included in the shadow report committee, please contact Eric Tars, Director of Human Rights and Children’s Rights Programs.
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