Homelessness: A Complex Human Rights & Public Health Issue

Public Health Insight

According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of themselves and of their family…” This raises the question, why do so many people live on the streets sleeping tough?

Homelessness is a complex issue that affects people living in cities across the world. In this episode, we will be speaking with two change-makers from Bloomberg Associates who will share their thoughts on why homelessness is a public health issue and why homelessness as an issue itself is homeless.
Podcast Guests

• Linda Gibbs
• Tamiru Mammo

Podcast Hosts

• Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®
• Leshawn Benedict, MPH, MSc, PMP®

References for Our Discussion

• How Ten Global Cities Take on Homelessness: Innovations That Work
• COVID-19 and the homeless: How cities can turn temporary measures into permanent gains

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