1. Inter-American Commission Grants Protection to IDP Camp Facing Eviction
(Matching tags: human rights, forced evictions, ijdh, idps, amnesty, housing)

Earlier this week, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) granted precautionary measures in favor of the 567 families that have been under constant threat of eviction in the Grace Village ...

2. Forced Evictions Continue, Despite Public Opposition from Martelly
(Matching tags: shelter, human rights, forced evictions, idps, amnesty)

... than they were in the camp.” Amnesty International added that: “Port-au-Prince's Mayor must stop these illegal forced evictions of earthquake victims until adequate alternative housing can be found for ...