insufficient or no legal tenure over the land they occupy or farm. Adequate tenure within both urban and rural settings has been clearly recognized as a prerequisite for the full realization of a variety of human rights. Insecure tenure often forces peasants into exploitive relationships with land owners and at another level discourages the urban poor to improve or maintain their dwellings. Without adequate legal tenure the threat of eviction or displacement never ceases and possibilities for all sectors to exercise individual self-determination and plan for the future are severely curtailed. It should be noted that existing as well as developing indicators are available for measuring (a) land distribution in society and (b) the various types and extent of security of tenure. Although such indicators need to be developed further, their use would certainly be critical in further elaborating and imderstanding the nature of land within the context of human rights law. 136. A variety of United Nations agencies could be directly involved in further work surrounding the links between land and human rights, including FAO, ILO, UNCHS and others. 137. The issues surrounding land rights are complex. In the view of the Special Rapporteur it seems necessary that a further study be undertaken by the Sub-Commission to explore these issues in far greater detail than is possible here. In addition to the points just noted, some further issues which could be addressed in the context of a possible separate study on land include: (a) Are the rights to possess property or land as currently found within international human rights law sufficient when viewed in the context of human rights? Or should the approach to the question of land rights begin with this right being seen as an entitlement, as opposed to a right to be free to obtain, possess or purchase property?;
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of legal tenure over land and its impact on human rights, particularly for peasants and urban poor. It highlights the complexities of land rights and the need for further study to understand the issue. The text also mentions the involvement of various United Nations agencies, including those focused on agriculture, labor, and human settlements. Given the emphasis on land and human rights, it is likely that the category is related to human rights or social issues.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights