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corresponding right and second, a number of processes could contribute to the attainment of a
single outcome. In such a case, it becomes useful to make a distinction between process and
outcome indicators. An example of an outcome indicator would be “proportion of households
with legally enforceable, contractual, statutory or other protection providing security of tenure”.
13.
The suggested framework has emerged from the ongoing work on developing indicators
for States parties’ compliance with international human rights instruments. The configuration of
the structural, process and outcome indicators should be seen as a framework to systematically
cover all aspects of the realization of a right - from the perspective of duty holders and their
obligations, as well as of the right holder and his/her rights. Working with such an approach
simplifies the selection of indicators and encourages the use of contextually relevant information.
Though it addresses a range of issues in building an adequate approach to human rights
assessment, a few areas still require further work. One such area relates to the need for specific
indicators to monitor the process of implementing a given human right for its adherence to
human rights principles. It is important, for such a monitoring process, to identify the vulnerable
groups in a country, the information provider and information user, and those individuals and
communities whose human rights are at stake.
14.
Further work is also required in building capacity for collecting and using disaggregated
data. There is also scope to devise additional gender-sensitive indicators (see annex II) on some
of the attributes identified in the proposed framework. Moreover, there is a need for detailed
meta-sheets on each indicator, elaborating, for instance, information on definition of the
indicators, rationale for selection of the indicator, possible disaggregation and contextual
formulation, and availability and periodicity of data. Thus, for example, to disaggregate the
outcome indicator of “proportion of homeless population using shelters” one could include
indicators that ask for specific information, such as “number of shelters per thousand homeless
women”. Finally, the suggested indicators need to be validated through piloting at the country
level before they can provide the basis for a standardized approach to monitor the right to
adequate housing at the international and national levels.
15.
The Special Rapporteur will continue to work on the development of such indicators.
The next step will consist of refining the indicators, in consultation with OHCHR and
UN-HABITAT. The Special Rapporteur will make further use of the indicators in his work,
including during country missions. He will also encourage States and civil society to use the
data generated by these indicators to monitor the implementation of the right to adequate
housing.
B. Monitoring women’s rights to adequate housing and land
16.
In its resolution 2002/49 entitled “Women’s equal ownership of access to and control
over land and the equal rights to own property and to adequate housing”, the Commission on
Human Rights entrusted the Special Rapporteur with the additional task of conducting a global
study on women and adequate housing.
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