In many respects, it seems that the world has grown numb to the fact that 1.6 billion people do not have adequate shelter (United Nations Habitat, 2018). This means that almost one-quarter of the world's population lives in "conditions that harm their health, safety, prosperity, and opportunities." Socially, most people have come to realize that equity is important and should be prioritized on all levels. Commonly mentioned equity topics are no-brainers but what about housing equity? If the UN report is to be factored in, by addressing housing equity, we will also be addressing health equity, safety and security equity, prosperity and economic equity, and overall opportunity and inclusion equity.  Implementing true inclusion and equality means that every human deserves to live in a real home! 

At a global level, adequate housing has been a basic right since 1966 (United Nations Human Rights Office of The High Commissioner); and it remains a focal point of the United Nations Office of Disaster Risk Reduction.  With adequate pre and post-disaster shelter, children can dream for the future, parents can sleep knowing that their children are safe, and our world can be one step closer to a truly equal opportunity for everyone. Kauri Foundation is determined to see the day that the basic human right of an adequate home is part of everyone's story!

References

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. United Nations Human Rights, Office of the High Commissioner. (n.d.). Retrieved May 23, 2022, from https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/international-covenant-economic-social-and-cultural-rights 

United Nations Habitat. (2018, March). Metadata on sdgs indicator 11.1.1 indicator category tier I - UN-habitat. Retrieved May 23, 2022, from https://unhabitat.org/sites/default/files/2020/06/metadata_on_sdg_indicator_11.1.1.pdf