How to deal with projects that involve forced evictions and displacement?

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Evictions CANNOT: Use violence and intimidation, in any circumstance; Violate the dignity or human rights of the affected; Be performed in a discriminatory manner or reinforce discriminatory patterns; Result in individuals and families being rendered homeless or vulnerable to the violation of other human rights. Use the demolition of houses or destruction of property, possessions, or crops as retaliation or threat against the community; Cause the destruction of the belongings of the affected families; Force anyone to destroy their own homes or property; Disregard the specific needs of women and vulnerable groups (older persons, persons with disabilities, children, as well as other groups); Result in gender-based violence or discrimination against women, and violation of children’s rights.

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