Setting a national standard on gender and human rights approaches for emergency shelters

The Women’s National Housing and Homelessness Network partnered with the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights and the National Right to Housing Network to develop national standards for emergency shelters in Canada. The standards emphasize a rights-based and gender-sensitive approach. Funded by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the guide addresses the unique needs of women and gender-diverse individuals experiencing homelessness. Key elements include increasing access to services, creating alternatives to harmful shelter policies, and preventing rights violations. Topics include: gender-sensitive shelter standards, human rights in housing, emergency shelter policies.