Insightful conversation with CAFC/ACCP on the need for #HumanRights based approaches to homelessness and encampments. Fire chiefs play a vital role, and creating a National Fire Administration can help standardize and coordinate efforts. Let’s build solutions together. 🚒🏠

In the news: 'They're sitting ducks:' More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence ➡️: bit.ly/3ZFY8l4

In the news: 'They're sitting ducks:' More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence ctvnews.ca/canada/they-re…

"New data show women with disabilities are more likely to be forced into homelessness because of violence or abuse...adding to a growing body of evidence showing people w/ disabilities are being denied their basic human right to housing." Office of the Federal Housing Advocate ctvnews.ca/canada/they-re…

On #HumanRightsDay: Housing is a fundamental human right. People who are homeless or living in encampments have human rights. Let’s raise our voices for #Right2Housing policy that puts people first and creates equitable access to safe, affordable homes🏡 youtube.com/watch?v=ol3w9A…

Human rights, living free from discrimination, and fundamental socioeconomic rights go hand in hand. #HousingIsAHumanRight #HumanRightsDay

Make your voice heard in the Neha review panel on the right to housing for women, Two-Spirit, trans, and gender-diverse people. You can also find info & support resources from the Women's National Housing & Homelessness Network here➡️ genderhousingjustice.ca

🚨 Have your say! 🚨 Our draft standard on Accessible-Ready Housing is now open for public review! Share your feedback before January 31, 2025 to help create adaptable, inclusive homes for all Canadians. 👉 ow.ly/wnWu50UsT8p

Find out what difference #accessible design can make to millions of people in Canada of all ages and abilities through this new video from the Accelerating Accessibility Coalition. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=xpY42x… #AccessibleHousing #NationalHousingStrategy

🏠 Imagine accessible housing that evolves with the needs of its residents. We’re developing a draft standard for Accessible-Ready Housing and want your views on it. Share your feedback and help make this vision a reality in Canada. To participate 👉 ow.ly/tttv50Uxiyf

Federal Housing Advocate Marie-Josée Houle met with Minister Erskine-Smith Nate Erskine-Smith to discuss the important work to be done in the Advocate’s second mandate to advance the right to housing in Canada. #EndHomelessness #Right2Housing

The Office of the Federal Housing Advocate welcomes the re-appointment of Marie-Josée Houle, by order in council, who will continue serving as the Federal Housing Advocate. Ms. Houle will serve for a three-year term, effective February 21, 2025: bit.ly/4hQwg3Y

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