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Homelessness Matters
Welcome to Homelessness Matters, a podcast by Emmaus.
We take a fresh approach to understanding homelessness. In every episode, you’ll listen to someone who has actually experienced homelessness, sharing their real stories. In Season Two, we go beyond individual experiences and also ask important questions.
Is homelessness just about a few people’s own situations? We think there’s more to it. By talking to experts, we explore how larger factors in our society can lead to homelessness. Each episode will explore a different topic, featuring a guest who has faced homelessness and been supported by one of 30 Emmaus charities across the UK.
New episodes will be released every two weeks until December 2023. If you enjoy the podcast, please help to spread the word by leaving a review.
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Homelessness Matters
Season 2 | Ep 4 | A Home is a Basic Human Right
Welcome to Homelessness Matters, a podcast by Emmaus. In our fourth episode of season two, we'll be discussing how a home should be a basic human right. The UN states that “housing as a human right, not a commodity. Under international law, to be adequately housed means having secure tenure - not having to worry about being evicted or having your home or lands taken away.” But is this actually happening today?
Listen to Helen, an Emmaus companion who is in the move-on process from Emmaus Brighton. Helen talks about her experience becoming homeless and what the future looks like for her today. We will also be talking to Tim Renshaw, CEO of the homelessness Charity, The Archer Project.
Content Warning: This episode may contain themes that listeners may find distressing. Contains discussions about mental health and swearing.
If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in our podcast you can visit emmaus.org.uk/podcast/ for a range of resources, support and advice.