Housing is more than shelter, it’s a human right. In this episode of CIVICUS Voices, we explore the global housing crisis through the lens of protest and resistance. From mass evictions in Brazil to anti-tourism marches in Spain, communities are rising up to reclaim their cities and demand dignified, affordable housing. What’s fueling displacement in places like Barcelona and São Paulo? How are financial markets, tourism, and government inaction contributing to the crisis? And what does it mean to truly recognise housing as a human right?

Guests:

• Leilani Farha, Former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Housing and Global Director of The Shift
• Simone Gatti, Executive Director of Fundo Fica, a nonprofit advocating for housing rights and public policy reform in São Paulo, Brazil

CIVICUS Voices is hosted by Ester Pinheiro and the CIVICUS Team.