Public Health Insight

Homelessness: A Complex Human Rights & Public Health Issue


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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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