(Narmada Valley, India), natural disasters (Sri Lanka) and climate change (Bangladesh), the hosting of mega-events (Beijing, China), and the global economic crisis (Rome, Italy). A thematic case study on the relationship between discrimination and forced eviction with a focus on the experiences of women and the Roma is also included. The report
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Forced Evictions: Global Crisis, Global Solutions
also assesses the impact of forced evictions on individuals, families and communities. It should be noted that this report is neither geographically nor thematically exhaustive. It is a preliminary analysis, which will ideally foster follow-up studies, the collection of updated empirical evidence and further reflection and creative thought on ways forward.