The 8th International Conference on Building Resilience (ICBR) (to be held in Lisbon between 14 and 16 November 2018) is organizing a very special award: the Marielle Franco Community-Design Award. This award pays a tribute to Marielle Franco, sociologist and social...
The context Less than a year ago, in 2016, 193 member countries signed the New Urban Agenda. The shared vision of this globally binding agreement stated “We share a vision of cities for all, referring to the equal use and enjoyment of cities and human settlements,...
Description: Action Aid Brazil is an international organization working to achieve social justice, gender equality and poverty eradication. Mission: AAB´s mission is to achieve social justice, gender equality and poverty eradication by working...
Description: Housing and Land Rights Network (HLRN), India, works for the recognition, defence, promotion, and realisation of the human rights to adequate housing and land, which involves securing a safe and secure place for all individuals and communities, especially...
Description: Taiwan Association for Human Rights (TAHR) is an independent non-governmental organization, engaging in a variety of human rights issues, including rights to housing. Mission: Securing and protecting human rights from...
Description: Built Environment Support Group (BESG) is a Non Governmental Organisation focusing on the right of access to land, basic services, housing and livelihood security for indigent households and communities. Mission: BESG supports vulnerable sectors of our...
