of the dwelling or structure, is one of the most crucial elements of the right to housing. People must possess legal protection against eviction, the right to do as they please within their home and to control their housing situation; (g) Housing affordability; as an absolute minimum, costs associated with housing must be reasonable to the extent that the acquisition of other basic needs is not sacrificed in any manner whatever; (h) Accessibility to water, sanitation facilities, employment, transport, roads and other fundamental infrastructure, and other social services; (i) Participation and control of housing by individuals and their communities: people must have the right to fully participate in all aspects of the housing process and have the freedom to make the critical decisions which affect them in this regard; (j) The role of the "informal housing sector" in the provision of housing resources and in fulfilling housing needs: any future instrument on housing rights must recognize the staggering contribution the informal housing sector has made and continues to make in the provision of housing resources. Additionally, those currently living in informal housing (which often amounts to 50 to 75 per cent of third world cities) must be recognized and given legal tenure over the lands they occupy; (k) The impact of armed conflict on housing rights; although the Protocols to the Geneva Conventions are intended to prohibit damage to civilian housing, practice has unfortunately revealed tremendous destruction of entire neighbourhoods in the event of armed conflict; (1) The right, but not the duty, to house oneself: the right to housing implies the freedom to house oneself if one so chooses, but also the right to have access to the necessary credit, building materials, land and infrastructure provided by the State; (m) Health and housing rights: the many threats to health apparent both
**Analysis**
The text discusses the fundamental rights and principles related to housing, including affordability, accessibility, participation, and protection against eviction. It highlights the importance of considering the informal housing sector, the impact of armed conflict, and the relationship between housing and health. Given the focus on human rights and the specific aspects of housing, it is likely that the text is related to a broader category that encompasses social and economic development.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Health