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COVID-19 and The Human Right to Housing
 
The spread of COVID-19 has shed necessary light on the need for a right to housing.
 
The United Nations has issued guidance to protect the human rights of homeless people during the pandemic. Following advocacy from groups like Moms 4 Housing, California introduced a bill[[link removed]] to amend their state constitution to include the human right to housing.
 
Join us on Wednesday, May 20th, as we discuss human rights and homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will feature:
Maria Foscarinis[[link removed]], Founder & Executive Director of the Law Center Eric Tars[[link removed]], Legal Director of the Law Center Leilani Farha[[link removed]], Global Director The Shift, Former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing Carroll Fife[[link removed]], Director of ACCE Oakland & Moms 4 Housing Representative Assemblymember Rob Bonta[[link removed]], Represents Oakland, Alameda, and San Leandro in the California Assembly (18th AD) Additional speakers to come
Please register for our third webinar on May 20th, 11:00 AM PST / 2:00 PM EST at: 
 
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
 
This biweekly webinar series will share the actions and legal strategies needed to ensure a right to housing both during the COVID-19 and moving forward. Keep an eye out for future themes and speakers! 

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Changing Laws. Changing Lives.
 
The National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty (the Law Center) is the only
national organization dedicated solely to using the power of the law to end and prevent homelessness. With the support of a large network of pro bono lawyers, we address the immediate and long-term needs of people who are homeless or at risk through outreach and training, advocacy, impact litigation, and public education.
 

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