General Comment No. 9

General Comment No. 9 clarifies that the right to adequate housing includes more than just having a roof over your head; it also means access to services like water, sanitation, and security, as well as participation in decisions affecting your housing. Governments have a responsibility to take active steps to prevent homelessness, address discrimination, and ensure everyone’s housing rights are protected. The comment emphasizes that housing is a fundamental part of living with dignity and should be treated as an essential human right, requiring comprehensive policies and effective action to realize it for all individuals.