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+The practice of forced eviction ~-~- the involuntary removal of persons, families and groups from their homes and communities ~-~- exacerbates global problems of inadequate housing and homelessness. Forced evictions are human rights violations! Reinforcing the right to housing and freedom from forced evictions are universal human rights standards defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, CEDAW, the International Covenants and other widely adhered to international human rights treaties and Declarations ~-~- powerful tools that must be put to use in realizing the human right to freedom from forced evictions! The human right of all persons to freedom from forced evictions includes: The human right to adequate housing. The human right to an adequate standard of living. The human right to security, including enforceable legal security of tenure. The human right to protection from forced evictions and the destruction and/or demolition of one¹s home including in situations of military occupation, international and civil armed conflict, establishment and construction of alien settlements, population transfer, development projects and international events. The human right to freedom of expression. The human right to freedom of association. The human right to education and access to information. The human right to participate in public decision-making. The human right to freedom from discrimination based on sex, race, or any other status. The human right to equal protection of the law and to judicial remedy in case of violation of the right to protection from forced eviction. The human right to choose one's residence, to determine where and show to live, and to freedom of movement. The human right to livelihood and land. The human right to freedom from arbitrary interference with one's privacy. The human right to access to safe drinking water and sanitation. The human right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. The human right to a safe and healthy environment. The human right to access to resources, including energy for cooking, heating, and lighting. The human right of access to basic services, schools, transportation and employment options. The human right of the child to an environment appropriate for physical and mental development. |