38. Housing challenges are not solved by forced evictions. What is the way forward?

38. Housing challenges are not solved by forced evictions. What is the way forward?

From Make Change Happen by International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)

April 30, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the rise in forced evictions and their impact on communities, featuring insights from experts in the field.

In this episode, IIED senior researcher Camila Cocina, Lorena Zarate from the Global Platform for the Right to the City and Joseph Kimani of Slum Dwellers International Kenya talk about the reasons for the rise in forced evictions and the ensuing consequences for people and communities.

People in this episode

Guests: Camila Cocina, Lorena Zarate, Joseph Kimani

Topics covered

  • housing challenges
  • forced evictions
  • community consequences
  • urban rights
  • social justice

Keywords

  • forced evictions
  • housing
  • urban rights
  • community impact
  • social justice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Global Platform for the Right to the City, Slum Dwellers International Kenya, International Institute for Environment and Development

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