Note by Armand Nouwe Since February 2019, the Diocesan Committee for Social and Charitable Activities of the Archdiocese of Douala (CODAS Caritas Douala) has been carrying out a project to promote and protect the right to adequate housing by supporting the improvement...
Fulfilled social functions
A city/human settlement fulfilling its social functions, that is, ensuring equitable and affordable access for all to housing, goods, services and urban opportunities, particularly for women, marginalized groups and people with special needs; a city/human settlement that prioritizes theFulfilled social functions
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The GPR2C in New York during the HLPF 2019
The 2019 High-Level Political Forum(HLPF) took place from the 9th to 18th of July under the theme “Empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality”. As in previous years, the Global Platform for the Right to the City (GPR2C) was present both in New...
Urgent action#StopForcedEvictions in Cotonou, Nigeria: Sign the Petition
On August 20, thousands of residents of Wxlacodji beach community in Cotonou, Nigeria, were forcibly evicted from their homes. Served notice of just 72 hours, the inhabitants of this waterfront community were thrown to the streets with no alternative arrangements...
European Right to Housing and Right to the City Initiatives- June 2019
June 2019 opened with major movements in Global Platform for the Right to the City (GPR2C) activities at the international scale. High on our agenda has been connecting the current international fight back against the financialisation of housing to local efforts...
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Taiwan Association for Human Rights TAHR
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...
ADP-Zid
Description: Asocijacija za demokratski prosperitet - Zid is involved in many programs, ranging from social policies, social rights, volunteering, employment, youth work, innovations and other. Mission: To help the development of the community and society in general,...
Built Environment Support Group
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...
Huairou Commission
Description: Huairou Commission is: A member-led coalition of grassroots women leaders and their organizations; A movement building coalition for grassroots women; A platform for collective action; A peer learning community; A strategy-driven coalition; A global...