The Land and Housing Action Group formed September 6th and 7th, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Action Group is an outgrowth of the Racial Justice and Human Rights Working Group (formed in June 2009 local implementation division of the CERD Task Force). The Action Group is inspired by the direct action initiatives of Network members Coalition to Defend Public Housing in Chicago, Take Back the Land in Miami, Survivors Village in New Orleans, and Picture the Homeless in New York City.
The Action Group is launching an ambitious campaign to house tens of thousands displaced by the destruction of public housing, foreclosures, and other means of forced eviction. The overall objective of this campaign is to compel the United States government to recognize that housing is a fundamental human right and to meet its obligations under international law.
USHRN is asking all its members and allies to support this timely initiative to realize this fundamental economic and social right by:
- Endorsing the “Take Back the Land” campaign call.
- Recruiting other organizations, alliances, and coalitions you and your organization belongs to endorse the call.
- Support existing and ongoing local struggles against foreclosures and evictions.
- Organize a “Take Back the Land” action and support committee in your city and/or region.
For more information, contact housingrights@ushrnetwork.org.
