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Cambodian land rights activists released following broad international solidarity

Women human rights defenders and their supporters in Cambodia freed, following a letter sent by ESCR-Net and advocacy by other organizations

Abahlali baseMjondolo celebrates gains in the struggle for dignity for South Africa’s shack dwellers

The social movement of South Africa secure access to electricity for shack dwellers in Siyanda and hail the arrest of two local councilors following the murder of their leader last year

SERI argues successful case to hold public officials accountable for implementation

South African Supreme Court advances enforcement of right to decent housing

ESCR-Net challenges large-scale disconnection of water supply to tens of thousands of low-income residents in Detroit

ESCR-Net has requested leave from the U.S. District Court to be recognized as amicus curiae in support of residents challenging the City of Detroit’s decision to cut off water supply to thousands of households unable to pay their bills

Civil society groups condemn the ongoing detention of 11 activists in Cambodia

Several ESCR-Net Members in Cambodia condemn the indefensible verdicts issued by the Court of Appeal in the cases of ten land activists and one monk

New report on Land, Housing and Indigenous Peoples' Rights

Inclusive Development International, among others, published the report "Land, Housing and Indigenous Peoples' Rights in the Draft World Bank Environmental & Social Framework"

Homeless Denied Hearing by Ontario Court of Appeal

Amnesty International and ESCR-Net expressed dismay at the decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in the case of Tanudjaja v. Canada and Ontario

Advancing ESCR for the residents of cities and communities affected by forced displacement

ESCR-Net has recently participated in two global gatherings to discuss human rights issues relating to land, natural resources and housing.

ESCR-Net consultations with the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing

Ms. Leilani Farha sought input on her mandate and the responsibilities of subnational governments

Implementation and enforcement of the right to housing in Mexico

Fundar presents several audiovisual materials on the right to housing in Mexico, including a discussion with the participation of several members of the ESCR-Net