{"id":2583,"date":"2022-12-15T14:04:08","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T14:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diwanalomran.com\/about\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T19:53:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T19:53:31","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/diwanalomran.com\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Who we are"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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\u2014including access to adequate housing, essential services, and public spaces\u2014and preventing practices that lead to exclusion or forced evictions. It also promotes resource-efficient urban practices that reduce environmental footprints and enhance cities\u2019 resilience to climate change, by fostering residents\u2019 participation in shaping the urban future and safeguarding resources for future generations.<\/h5>\n<\/article>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Diwan Alomran seeks to influence decision-makers and public policies to ensure that urban development decisions are:<\/h3>\n
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Inclusive of all members of society without discrimination<\/strong>, 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.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Accountable to society<\/strong>, 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.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Our Values<\/h2>\n

Protection<\/h1>\n

Diwan Alomran pays particular attention to protecting the urban fabric and residents\u2019 rights, driven by its commitment to preserving urban identity and safeguarding the rights of people affected by urban changes. The organization promotes policies that protect communities from unjust urban threats and strengthen the sustainability of cities. It also seeks to raise public awareness of the importance of preserving urban heritage and protecting residents\u2019 rights in the face of changes that may threaten their stability.<\/p>\n

Transparency<\/h1>\n

Diwan Alomran believes in the importance of free access to information and strengthening transparency in urban planning and decision-making processes. The organization works to enable the public to access urban policies and decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their effective participation in shaping the future of their cities. Knowledge is the primary tool for empowering people to defend their rights and achieve sustainable development in a fair and equitable manner.<\/p>\n

Accountability<\/h1>\n

Diwan Alomran works to strengthen accountability by advocating for improved decision-making mechanisms and by calling on public authorities and those responsible for urban and development policies to be held accountable. The organization seeks to embed accountability as a core principle to ensure that projects and policies are designed and implemented in line with justice and sustainability standards. Accountability is a key lever for improving the quality of urban planning and ensuring that public interventions serve the public interest and the needs of society as a whole.<\/p>\n

Justice<\/h1>\n

Diwan Alomran\u2019s work is grounded in advancing social and urban justice, particularly regarding the right to decent housing. The organization strives to ensure that all communities can live with dignity in fair urban environments, free from discrimination or marginalization. It also supports housing policies that respond to the needs of marginalized groups<\/p>\n

Human rights<\/h1>\n

Diwan Alomran places human rights at the core of its work, particularly in confronting forced evictions and violations related to the right to decent housing. The organization affirms that urban development cannot be sustainable without respecting people\u2019s fundamental rights and ensuring dignified and safe living conditions. It also strengthens public awareness of residents\u2019 rights and advocates for policies that guarantee a just and humane urban environment.
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What are we aiming for?<\/h2>\n

Ensuring access to and freedom of information<\/h1>\n

We support people\u2019s right to free and open access to data and information related to urban developments and government policies, and we advocate for making this information available transparently. This includes opposing the concealment or withholding of information without legal basis, and rejecting any penalties against individuals or organizations for sharing or circulating it through lawful means.<\/p>\n

Improving Decision-Making<\/h1>\n

Applying pressure to improve decision-making by holding officials accountable, and working to ensure that urban-related decisions are more informed and transparent and reflect the interests of all stakeholders, including citizens and civil society. This includes advocating for fairer and more equitable development policies that safeguard the rights of individuals, marginalized groups, minorities, and vulnerable communities, contribute to creating just and balanced urban environments, and uphold good governance in urban development processes.<\/p>\n

Enabling accountability<\/h1>\n

Creating mechanisms that enable citizens and organizations to hold those responsible for urban decisions and policies accountable, monitor their impacts on society, and address them in ways that protect rights and serve the public interest.<\/p>\n

Empowering Stakeholders<\/h1>\n

Empowering the public and stakeholders to monitor and meaningfully participate in urban affairs, and ensuring residents\u2019 right to self-determination and to take part in the development of their communities, thereby supporting informed and fair decision-making by public authorities.
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Scope of work<\/h2>\n

Monitoring and Documenting Forced Evictions<\/strong>
We monitor and document cases of forced evictions through field research, official data, and residents\u2019 testimonies, in support of the right to adequate housing.<\/p>\n

Geographic and Administrative Context of Violations<\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n

Critical Analysis of Urban Issues<\/strong>
We provide analyses highlighting the impacts of development projects and policies on urban justice, urban identity, public spaces, and historical landmarks.<\/p>\n

Simplifying Knowledge and Reaching Wider Audiences<\/strong>
We turn complex urban issues into clear, accessible content for the general public to understand how urban transformations affect everyday life and rights.<\/p>\n

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