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notably those with a focus on the right to housing, women’s housing and land rights,
the “right to the city”, economic, social and cultural rights and strategic litigation
and, in general, organizations focused on the living conditions of people in
situations of poverty or exclusion. She also wishes to consolidate channels of
cooperation with tenant associations and with emerging movements and groups that
will help to ensure that the mandate addresses housing rights issues as they arise.
She hopes that the mandate will also give rise to new relationships, particularly
through her missions and her participation in various forums, with constituencies
that play an active role in the development of their communities, such as unions and
community associations.
88. Given the specific risks to which human rights defenders working in the areas
of housing, land, eviction or gentrification are exposed, the Rapporteur aims to
support the call for enhanced guarantees for the essential work that they carry out.
89. The Rapporteur also intends to engage in sustained work with international
financial institutions that have relevant roles in funding and providing technical
assistance for housing and infrastructure projects, including the World Bank, to
ensure that those roles are supportive of housing rights. In a similar vein, she wishes
to explore opportunities for dialogue with international cooperation and assistance
agencies created by various States.
VI. Conclusions
90. The present report has outlined a number of reflections as well as key
thematic priorities for the Special Rapporteur at the start of her mandate. She
will present her first thematic report to the Human Rights Council in
accordance with its annual programme of work, at its twenty-eighth session.
The Special Rapporteur welcomes comments, contributions and suggestions
regarding the present report and looks forward to engaging in further
consultation with States and all relevant stakeholders.
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