Palestine: Prisoner`s Living Conditions
On the occasion of the Palestinian prisoners’ ongoing hunger strike, we remind readers that persons incarcerated and deprived of their freedom also have the human right to adequate housing. Their steadfastness is inextricable from the
Published : 02 May 2017
India: Landless Women Attacked in Odisha
The powers that be in Sipasarubali, Odisha work to take over forest land to build a beach resort, villagers who are trying to fight them are under attack. Puri, Odisha: On April 28, a friend and I went
Published : 02 May 2017
25,000 Colony Units in Jerusalem
Israel to build 25,000 new settlement units in Jerusalem For two years, the Israeli government has been planning to build 25,000 new settlement units in Jerusalem, an Israeli minister with knowledge of the plans revealed
Published : 29 April 2017
UK: Social Sector Evictions on the Rise
We have got used to hearing over recent years about the problems facing families and households struggling to afford the essentials, the growth of foodbanks and having to choose between heating and eating. About how
Published : 25 April 2017
US: Low-income Tenants Still Face Evictions
oWith the heat of the housing market continuing to climb across the United States, evictions continue to be a challenge for low-to-middle income individuals and families. Adam Almeida, President and CEO of TenantScreeningUSA.com opines: “Evictions
Published : 24 April 2017
Panel Probes Confusion over NUA Implementation
Panel’s formation marks turning point in confusion over New Urban Agenda (NUA) implementation and monitoring Almost six months after the United Nations adopted a new 20-year urbanization strategy, UN Secretary General António Guterres this week made his
Published : 13 April 2017
Nigeria: Thousands Displaced in Lagos State
Thousands of people in Nigeria`s Lagos state were left homeless on Sunday after police stormed an informal fishing settlement and set fire to their homes, according to rights groups and residents. Community members of the Otodo
Published : 10 April 2017
Tokyo Homeless Evicted for 2020 Olympics
Authorities make arrests in a Tokyo park as construction begins for the 2020 Olympic Games At least three people were forcibly removed from a park in Tokyo where homeless people have been protesting against building work
Published : 04 April 2017
Kestone Pipeline Shut down after Oil Leaks
Alberta-based TransCanada Corp has shut down its Keystone pipeline after crews spotted oil near a pump station in South Dakota, the company said in a statement on Monday. The company, Canada`s second largest pipeline operator, said
Published : 04 April 2017
