The International Alliance of Inhabitants launched the Zero Evictions Campaign at the 4th World Social Forum (Mumbai, January 2004). The aim is to secure housing rights for all. If tenants have to be transferred, decent, secure alternative accommodation should be found in advance and with the agreement of the inhabitants concerned, as per international human rights standards. The project proposes a global space to share national and international initiatives and to act collectively through the following possible actions:
* An international alert system with local “antennae” for violations of housing rights
* Appeals for international solidarity
* Proposals for exploratory missions and conciliation by the UN-AGFE
* Support for the exchange of experience of good practices by inhabitants’ organizations, local bodies, and other subjects for avoiding evictionsThe campaign is currently active in the following regions / countries: Nairobi (Kenya), Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Dominican Republic, Italy, Dale Farm, Basildon (Britain), Tamil Nadu, India.
Learn more about the campaign at:http://www.habitants.org/zero_evictions_campaign/presentation/zero_evictions_campaign
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