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More than one million displaced by cyclone in Burma: COHRE calls for urgent action to protect housing rights
Geneva, 7 May 2008: COHRE has called on the Burmese regime to immediately allow international relief agencies unrestricted access to Burma, to deal with the humanitarian catastrophe caused by the cyclone that hit the country on 2 and 3 May 2008.

Reports indicate that over a million people have been made homeless by the cyclone, and currently lack shelter and clean water, in addition to the thousands killed.
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Right to Water - South Africa


South African Court issues landmark ruling against pre-paid water meters in Johannesburg township, requires provision of 50 litres of water free per person per day
COHRE appoints new Executive Director



Mr Salih Booker appointed new COHRE Executive Director

It is with great pleasure that the COHRE Board announces the appointment of Mr Salih Booker

COHRE Housing Rights Awards


NB: NOMINATIONS FOR 2008 AWARDS NOW OPEN - CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Each year, COHRE presents its Housing
Housing and ESC Rights Law Quarterly


A publication of COHRE's Litigation Programme, the latest version of the Housing and ESC Rights Law Quarterly, Vol. 5 No. 1, is now available.

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