LATAK

Conflict hotspot

Discrimination

Unfair treatment in housing based on gender, tribe, disability and more.

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Understanding the issue

Discrimination

Housing discrimination includes refusing tenancy, selective rent increases, harassment or eviction motivated by gender, ethnicity, religion, disability or family status. LATAK's gender and welfare desk supports vulnerable members.

  • ·Women and persons with disabilities face heightened risk
  • ·Discrimination may overlap with illegal notices and harassment
  • ·Chief camps and county offices are safe reporting points
  • ·Public awareness is part of LATAK's Concept 2023 mandate

Your rights

Know where you stand

  • ·Fair access to housing is a national policy goal
  • ·Document discriminatory statements and acts
  • ·Report to LATAK welfare desk and relevant commissions
  • ·Seek tribunal orders stopping discriminatory eviction

Next steps

What to do now

  1. 01

    Write down what was said or done and by whom

  2. 02

    Report to LATAK with any witnesses

  3. 03

    Pursue tribunal relief and commission complaints

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