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Based in Nairobi, Kenya, UNCHS (UN-HABITAT) is the lead agency within the UN system for coordinating activities in the field of human settlements. Habitat's activities focus on promoting housing for all, improving urban governance, reducing urban poverty, improving the living environment, and managing disaster mitigation and post-conflict rehabilitation. One particular area of focus, addressed using a human rights framewor, is housing. This web site contains an extensive collection of information on UN-HABITAT campaigns and activities, and publications. Many of these resources address the particular challenges facing women in accessing their housing rights.