Leilani Farha

Leilani Farha, Global Director of The Shift and former UN Special Rapporteur on the right to housing, passionately explores the profound relationship between humanity and housing. She discusses how homes have become mere commodities, stripping them of emotional significance. The conversation highlights the impact of neoliberalism on housing affordability, the dehumanization wrought by financialization, and the pressing need to recognize housing as a fundamental human right. Farha’s insights urge listeners to reevaluate the true essence of home and advocate for a more humane approach to housing.