UN Principles and Guidelines: Special Measures

ADEQUATE FOOD, WATER, AND HOUSING

42. National and local governments should take all necessary measures to eliminate discriminatory practices that cause affected communities to suffer from inadequate food, water, sanitation, clothing and housing. (11)

43. National governments and local authorities should ensure affected communities due entitlement to land  and protect against forced eviction.

44. Governments should ensure that the ministries, district administration and local bodies develop comprehensive mechanisms and programmes for enhancing mandatory and increased access to development programmes and budgets for affected communities.

45. Donor agencies have an obligation to help governments ensure effective outreach in providing food, water and housing to affected communities on an equal footing with other parts of the population.

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