Forced Evictions

A Review Of the Status of Forced Evictions Globally Through the Work of the Advisory Group on Forced Evictions, Un-Habitat and Other International Actors. Publisher: UN HABITAT

The practice of forcibly evicting people from their homes is an egregious human rights abuse that in most cases could be prevented. Forced eviction targets the most marginalized and vulnerable populations, most often with far-reaching implications with respect to their housing, employment, education, physical and mental health, family life, culture, and overall well-being. Moreover, forced eviction deepens poverty, destroys communities, and irrevocably adversely impacts the future of millions of people...