Eurodiaconia: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: Addressing homelessness to counteract rising social inequalities
On the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on 17 October, Eurodiaconia calls on the European Union and its Member States to address homelessness, which remains one of the most extreme examples of poverty and social exclusion in society today.
Article 34 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union asserts: ʺIn order to combat social exclusion and poverty, the Union recognises and respects the right to social and housing assistance so as to ensure a decent existence for all those who lack sufficient resources.ʺ
However, over the past few years, Eurodiaconia, as a European network of organisations fighting against poverty, has witnessed that a growing number of people have been excluded from housing across Europe. Amongst its 45 member organisations, many advocate for the fundamental rights of homeless people and provide them with accommodation and social assistance.
