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Executive Summary ❖ Housing is a human right. The right to adequate housing was recognised as part of the right to an adequate standard of living in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and in the 1966 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. It was later included across many other international humanContinue reading “A Commentary on Housing and Human Rights on St Helena”

The EHRC is an independent statutory body with responsibilities under the Commission for Equality &Human Rights Ordinance 2015. It reports to Elected Members through the Social & Community Development Committee and liaises with the Civil Service through the Chief Secretary. In terms of SHG’s 10 year plan, the EHRC plays a pivotal role in assistingContinue reading “The EHRC publishes it’s 2020-2021 Annual Report”

The right to Self-determination exercised every time we vote. This year there will be a General Election and we will be asked to vote for the 12 people who will make decisions on our behalf for the next four years. The choices we make will affect many things such as housing, education, employment and healthcare.Continue reading “Your Vote is Your Voice!”