Diwan Alomran is a research organization that produces analyses and recommendations on pathways of development and urbanization, using an integrated approach grounded in social, economic, and environmental dimensions, with the aim of supporting sustainable and equitable urban policies. The organization contributes to strengthening urban governance, promoting the right to the city—including access to adequate housing, essential services, and public spaces—and preventing practices that lead to exclusion or forced evictions. It also promotes resource-efficient urban practices that reduce environmental footprints and enhance cities’ resilience to climate change, by fostering residents’ participation in shaping the urban future and safeguarding resources for future generations.
Rights-aware and rights-based, designed in line with the principles of justice and sustainability, respected and protected from infringement, with the necessary measures taken to guarantee them, including the right to adequate housing, the preservation of urban heritage, and the maintenance of environmental balance.
Inclusive of all members of society without discrimination, responsive to the needs of marginalized groups and vulnerable minorities, providing protection against forced evictions and social exclusion, and adopting participatory approaches in the planning and implementation of urban development projects.
Accountable to society, through adherence to relevant international treaties and domestic laws, ensuring transparency and access to data and information, and strengthening the role of civil society in monitoring urban development policies.
Monitoring and Documenting Forced Evictions
We monitor and document cases of forced evictions through field research, official data, and residents’ testimonies, in support of the right to adequate housing.
Geographic and Administrative Context of Violations
We identify locations, administrative boundaries, and relevant authorities to understand the scope of violations and link them to the decisions and policies affecting local communities.
Critical Analysis of Urban Issues
We provide analyses highlighting the impacts of development projects and policies on urban justice, urban identity, public spaces, and historical landmarks.
Simplifying Knowledge and Reaching Wider Audiences
We turn complex urban issues into clear, accessible content for the general public to understand how urban transformations affect everyday life and rights.
A section dedicated to following and documenting urban development news, housing projects, planning decisions, and forced evictions. It aims to provide accurate and up-to-date information that supports public awareness and fuels societal debate on urban issues.
Short, in-depth analyses of factors influencing urban planning and development, presented from a holistic perspective that helps to understand the roots of urban issues and deal with them effectively.
Specialized research papers that contribute to the production of critical knowledge on urbanization, housing and urban rights, and aim to support researchers, decision makers and actors in the field with solid analytical and methodological tools.
An interactive map documenting areas of forced evictions in cities, based on reliable data from official sources and field documentation. The Observatory provides an analytical and visual tool to understand eviction patterns and their impact on local communities, and helps researchers and the public to easily access the information.
Use visual and interactive tools, such as photos, videos, graphs and charts, to simplify urban issues, present data, and communicate information clearly and effectively to a wider audience.
Organizing media and community campaigns through digital platforms to raise awareness, support the right to the city, and engage citizens in advocating for urban justice and holding public policies accountable.
A monthly newsletter sent to subscribers, including updates, analysis, research papers, and campaigns, with the aim of promoting continuous communication and building a community interested in urban issues and urban rights.
An Egyptian lawyer and human rights activist with more than 20 years of experience in human rights, social justice, and environmental issues. Her work focuses on economic and social rights, including the rights to housing, education, health, and work, alongside environmental justice and climate change. She currently serves as Executive Director of Diwan Alomran for Urban Studies, where she works to integrate human rights and climate justice into urban policies. She holds an LL.B. from Ain Shams University, a Human Rights Fellowship at the University of York (2023/2024), and is a member of ESCR-Net and the Habitat International Coalition.
An engineer and urban planner with advanced expertise in urban planning, environmental studies, and urban policy, offering a critical approach to the city as a living system interacting with society and the environment. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Engineering from Al-Azhar University in Egypt, along with complementary academic training at Sorbonne University and Paris 8 University in France. He currently serves as Policy Director at Diwan Alomran, where he works to promote sustainability and balance urban development with environmental protection and housing rights. He is also the Executive Director of Urbanisphère, an urban and environmental consulting firm, and has served as a Non-Resident Fellow at the Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (Washington, D.C.).
