Homeless people: an analysis of public policies implemented by the Government of the Federal District (GDF)

Abstract

This article seeks to analyze the public policies implemented by the Government of the Federal District (GDF), aimed at the homeless population. Despite the recognition of the fundamental nature of social rights by the 1988 Federal Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, such acts still need concrete measures to materialize their provisions. To carry it out, the descriptive research method and secondary data obtained by the Federal District Planning Company (CODEPLAN) in 2022 were used, which outlined the profile of the homeless population in the Federal District. The difficulty in implementing public policies in the Federal District is also reported. The research showed that the coronavirus pandemic contributed to the increase in the homeless population and that unemployment was identified as the main cause. These people are looking for an alternative to obtain income and have become victims of urban and police violence and social discrimination.