Te Kahu Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission is hosting a launch event for new Framework Guidelines on the Right to a Decent Home in Aotearoa on Monday the 2nd of August from 5:30–7:30pm at the National Library of New Zealand, 70 Molesworth Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011.

The event is open to the public and will feature the Chief Human Rights Commissioner, Paul Hunt who will introduce the Guidelines, as well as Disability Rights Commissioner, Paula Tesoriero, and several other guest speakers discussing the right to a decent home. Light refreshments will be provided and presentations will begin at 6:00.

The purpose of the Guidelines is to clarify for individuals and communities, local and national government, what the right to a decent home means in Aotearoa. The aim is to provide a clear, firm framework upon which to build. The Guidelines represent a significant step towards enabling human rights to deepen and strengthen robust fair and equitable housing policies and other initiatives.

The Guidelines address the unique context of Aotearoa, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, international human rights law, the importance of active and informed citizen participation, the need for constructive accountability mechanisms and more. While the government has made progress on housing there is a long way to go. The work across the public and private sectors lacks explicit recognition of the human right to a decent home.

The Guidelines have been developed in partnership with the National Iwi Chairs Forum, and with the support of Community Housing Aotearoa.

Please RVSP to the launch event.