Submission to the UN OHCHR: Resettlement as a Human Rights Issue
The insights gathered in this report are a direct retelling of the experiences of residents affected by displacements and ‘anti-encroachment’ operations in Karachi.
Karachi Bachao Tehreek is an evolving & growing movement of demolition affected people and their allies in Karachi, Pakistan.
Resources
Report on Gujjar Nala Demolitions
The Karachi Bachao Tehreek conducted 80 surveys within three settlements located along the Gujjar Nullah to assess the potential impact on the people most vulnerable to the anti-encroachment drive.
Map of Demolitions
PDF of the aerial survey commissioned from NED by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation on which the Gujjar Nullah demolitions are based.
Gujjar and Orangi Nala Housing Survey
An overview of findings from a 24 question household survey conducted among residents of Gujjar and Orangi Nala over three months.
Blog
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Reflections on 12th Jan Protest
By Khurram Ali Karachi Bachao Tehreek has evolved into a truly working-class organization, with over 70% of its membership comprising residents of working-class neighborhoods, who now play a significant role in decision-making. Two key factors have contributed to this transformation: The organization’s leadership is equally revolutionary, with a central committee comprising 80% young women. In…
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Reasons to donate to Karachi Bachao Tehreek
Learn how you can donate to support stay orders and litigation against illegal demolitions, research and advocacy work, and mobilization for protests for housing justice.
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Rhetoric VS Reality: Fact-checking JI’s involvement in Gujjar & Orangi Nullah
Written By: Fizza Qureshi | Secondary Check: Aadil Ayub Claim: Jamaat-e-Islami supported residents along Gujjar and Orangi Nullahs in their fight against demolitions despite “mounting pressure.” Fact: Jamaat-i-Islami initially supported the affectees, but backed down once the Anti-Encroachment Drive began On 16 February, Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman from Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) appeared in an interview with Shehzad Ghias…
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On the abduction of and sexual violence against our trans comrade and fellow #ClimateMarchKarachi organizer
We would like to thank all our friends, allies and comrades for the widespread support they have shown us over the last twenty four hours. We are all devastated by the events that have unfolded, and deeply aware of how nothing can undo the harm. There is no fix, no resolution when it comes to…
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Demolitions To Increase As Delta Variant Hits Karachi
Karachi has seen a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant, which has been described by WHO as a variant of increased transmissibility. Without any regard for public health or for the lives of the Gujjar and Orangi Nullah residents, KMC has recently decided to expedite ongoing demotions. Karachi’s COVD-19 positivity rate…
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Update on Gujjar Nullah and Orangi Nullah Compensation Plan
Some affectees received the first checks but when they tried to cash them, the checks bounced. Affectees were also told that they would not be receiving the second check either. As of now, no compensation or emergency funding has been given to affectees. What Are the Checks For? When the government started demolishing houses, KMC…