HOMELESSNESS

Homelessness describes the situation of an individual, family or community without stable, safe, permanent, appropriate housing, or the immediate prospect, means and ability of acquiring it. It is the result of systemic or societal barriers, a lack of affordable and appropriate housing, the individual/household’s financial, mental, cognitive, behavioural or physical challenges, and/or racism and discrimination. Most people do not choose to be homeless, and the experience is generally negative, unpleasant, unhealthy, unsafe, stressful and distressing. See the Canadian Definition of Homelessness.
Translation:
DK: Hjemløshed
GR: Αστεγία
IT: Homelessness
PT: Situação de sem abrigo
SP: Sinhogarismo