The links between women's rights, housing rights, violence against women and violation of women's rights to adequate housing have become increasingly clear with recent research. Despite this, many organizations that work with affected communities have yet to take full advantage of the advocacy and legal tools available under the HRAH (human right to adequate housing) and women's rights frameworks. We use the economic, social and cultural rights framework to analyze and document the interlinkages between violence against women and women's rights to adequate housing and land. We also assist other organizations in recognizing and utilizing these linkages through human rights education on women's rights to adequate housing, land, property and inheritance.

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