Barcelona Ends Twinning with Tel Aviv
Barcelona city decides to cut all official ties with Israel over its systemic violations of Palestinian rights Barcelona becomes the first city administration in the world to suspend relations with Israel since the BDS movement was
Published : 10 February 2023
Barcelona Cuts Ties with Israel over Human Rights
Barcelona mayor cuts ties with Israel, citing Palestinian rights The left-wing mayor of Barcelona has called on Israel to end the ‘systematic violation’ of Palestinian human rights. MADRID—Barcelona has temporarily broken off ties with Israel over its
Published : 09 February 2023
Just Transformation: Climate & Housing Rights
Just transformation: climate crisis and the right to housing Remedies for losses and damage (L&D) associated with climate change call for a just transformation that merges principles of sustainable environment and adequate housing in a human
Published : 08 February 2023
To UN: Address Housing Rights in Western Sahara
Human Rights Related to Habitat (Housing, Land, Population Transfer, Natural Resources) in Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara Housing rights and their violation are at the center of conflicts and military occupations that seek to replace Indigenous Peoples from
Published : 08 February 2023
World Habitat Awards Open for Entries
Are you doing something remarkable to provide or promote adequate housing? We’re looking for practical, innovative and sustainable solutions to current housing challenges that can inspire new projects and public policies. Since 1985, more than 360 projects from
Published : 06 February 2023
Iraqi Environmental Activist Kidnapped
One of Iraq`s most prominent environmental activists and a leading expert on its marsh lands, Dr Jassim Al-Asadi, has been kidnapped near the capital by an unknown group, his family have said.His brother Nadhim told
Published : 05 February 2023
Fighting Lebanon`s Illegal Logging Scourge
Fighting Lebanon`s Illegal Logging Scourge Braving the bitter cold, Lebanese villagers have been patrolling a mountainside in the country`s north, trying to protect trees from loggers who roll in under the cover of darkness, while refugees
Published : 03 February 2023
Jewish National Fund on Trial (again)
Jewish National Fund: A century of land theft, belligerence and erasure A US federal judge had dismissed the suit in 2021 for lack of evidence. However, the JNF argued in court to appeal the decision last
Published : 01 February 2023
Israeli Starts Jerusalem Demolitions
Israel starts to demolish Palestinian homes in Jerusalem The Israeli occupation authorities started to demolish 14 Palestinian homes in occupied East Jerusalem on Sunday, Al-Resalah has reported. The demolitions began by order of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir,
Published : 30 January 2023
