Tag Archives: United Nations

When There’s No Alternative: Rights to Water & Sanitation

Posted on February 25, 2011 by homelessnesslaw

What’s something we do each day, but rarely think about, let alone discuss in public? Going to the bathroom. But when you’re homeless or poor, what most people take for granted can be a huge challenge, even a life-altering decision. … Continue reading →

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Choosing Between Violence and Homelessness

Posted on February 10, 2011 by homelessnesslaw

Before joining the Law Center, I provided legal assistance and representation to low-income individuals fleeing domestic violence.  I helped them obtain protective orders against their abusers, win financial support for their mutual children, and fight for child custody when necessary. … Continue reading →

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Our Work at Home is Just Beginning

Posted on November 9, 2010 by homelessnesslaw

“While our work in Geneva is done, our work here at home is just beginning.” Eric Tars, human rights program director at the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty has just returned to the U.S. from the United Nations … Continue reading →

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U.S. Response to Human Rights Review Disappointing

Posted on November 5, 2010 by homelessnesslaw

An update from the Universal Periodic Review in Geneva – Other countries are demanding that the United States take a rights-based approach to issues like housing and education. More than 3/4 of Americans believe that housing is a human right, … Continue reading →

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Live from Geneva! Day 4

Posted on November 5, 2010 by homelessnesslaw

This morning was the main event at the Universal Periodic Review at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, where the U.S. is being held accountable to its human rights obligations by the Human Rights Council. You can watch a webcast … Continue reading →

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Live from Geneva! Day 3

Posted on November 4, 2010 by homelessnesslaw

The United Nations’ Universal Periodic Review (UPR) holds the U.S. accountable to its human rights obligations. Day 3 continued important testimony on human rights violations taking place right now in the U.S., and other countries are clearly taking notice – … Continue reading →

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Live from Geneva! Day 2

Posted on November 3, 2010 by homelessnesslaw

The United Nations’ Universal Periodic Review (UPR) holds the U.S. accountable to its human rights obligations. Today was the main event for housing rights issues in the UPR process. The National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty’s own Eric Tars … Continue reading →

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Live from Geneva! Day 1

Posted on November 2, 2010 by homelessnesslaw

This week, Human Rights Program Director Eric Tars is in Geneva, Switzerland for meetings of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the first ever Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United States. The UPR holds the U.S. accountable to … Continue reading →

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