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In 2002, the Government of Colombia received the COHRE Housing Rights Violator Award due to its failure to alleviate the widespread housing rights crisis in the country. From 16 to 22 October 2003...
The importance of mega-events in fostering cooperation and dialogue among the world's peoples and nations is indisputable. Such events, through the bringing together of humanity in all its...
Estos estudios han aportado valiosos conocimientos para la adecuada protección del patrimonio arquitectónico y cultural construido conestos materiales ancestrales, característicos en el territorio...
This guide first lays out the relevant building codes in force in Colombia for small and medium scale construction projects. Subsequent sections discuss factors affecting earthquake vulnerability...
A Joint Statement by the Council and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission.
This at-a-glance guide to global security issues provides a wealth of information on armed conflicts since 1946. It maps political violence, the links between poverty and conflict, assaults on...
El acceso a una vivienda es un derecho básico para las personas de todas las edades, pero para la gente mayor, la sensación de seguridad y comodidad que proporciona un hogar es particularmente...
El acceso a una vivienda es un derecho básico para las personas de todas las edades, pero para las personas mayores la sensación de seguridad y comodidad que proporciona un hogar es...
This guideline is aimed at helping humanitarian aid workers make more informed decisions on the use of plastic sheeting in emergencies. The target audience includes Program managers, field based...
Este número de Building Issues dastaca el concepto de autoconstrucción organizada de viviendas en general y proporciona directrices prácticas para llevar a cabo proyectos de autoconstrucción...