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Chennai, India
Joined March 2019
Children are rights holders. Their dignity, privacy, and personal boundaries must always be respected. The recent incident is a reminder that child safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and every interaction with a child should be guided by safety, respect, and consent.
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IRCDUC began in 2010 with a few committed individuals standing against forced evictions. By 2018, it had grown into a full-fledged organisation. Through evidence-based advocacy, we continue to influence policies. Grateful for the journey and all who made it possible.
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Resettled in the Paths of Floods is a report from @ircduc on the resettlement policies in Chennai in response to flooding. data.opencity.in/dataset/res…
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All women have an equal right to housing, irrespective of their caste, religion, gender identity, sexuality, disability, age, income level, marital status, and other factors. New poster released on #InternationalWomensDay 2024: hlrn.org.in/documents/Poster…
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The school at perumbakkam has a ramp for name-sake, PwDs cannot access the ramp because there is no proper road being layed for a person/children with wheelchair to access the school @CMOTamilnadu @tnschoolsedu @rnadh @TNUHDB_Official @DisabilityIndia @Deepak_TMN @VanessaPeter16
Childrens in resettlement site of Permbakkam were facing issues in accessing to the school. Now access road is being layed, we would like to thank @muskaanahmedTOI for reporting the issue and creating an impact @tnschoolsedu @rnadh @VanessaPeter16 @TNUHDB_Official @timesofindia
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In less than 3 years of resettlement, the situation of housing in KP Park. A rapid assessment on infrastructure issues such walls, dark spaces & solid waste management by @ircduc Report: drive.google.com/file/d/1TXv… @CMOTamilnadu @TNUHDB_Official @VanessaPeter16 @xpresstn @THChennai
Will there be an independent audit to assess the situation of housing in KP Park? To read more... drive.google.com/file/d/1TXv… @TNUHDB_Official @CMOTamilnadu
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Will there be an independent audit to assess the situation of housing in KP Park? To read more... drive.google.com/file/d/1TXv… @TNUHDB_Official @CMOTamilnadu
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In Sept 2023, a @ircduc report on the @WorldBank financed housing project (MUDP & TNUDP) in Tamil Nadu recommends, to set up a high-level committee to monitor the progress of the issuance of sale deeds & "patta" @CMOTamilnadu @TNUHDB_Official Report: drive.google.com/drive/u/3/h…
Inordinate delay in the issuance of ‘sale deeds’ and ‘pattas’ for the rightsholders of the @WorldBank -funded MUDP and TNUDP even after 3 decades. Urging @CMOTamilnadu to set up a high-level committee to monitor the progress of the issuance of sale deeds and ‘patta’.
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Inordinate delay in the issuance of ‘sale deeds’ and ‘pattas’ for the rightsholders of the @WorldBank -funded MUDP and TNUDP even after 3 decades. Urging @CMOTamilnadu to set up a high-level committee to monitor the progress of the issuance of sale deeds and ‘patta’.
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At the 'datajam' organised by @opencity_in, CAG, @ircduc & diverse members of the public, worked together to identify Chennai's most flood prone zones, drainage issues, budget outlays & potential solutions to Chennai's floods. @chennaicorp #ChennaiRains newindianexpress.com/cities/…
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The Chennai Datajam was organised by @opencity_in in collaboration with @CAGChennai @ircduc @citizenmatters @oorvani at IIT-M Research Park. It wonderful opportunity to engage with young experts, urban planners and researchers who were prepare workable solutions for issues
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Sandhya, Kowsalaya and Beula from IRCDUC share their experiences of how they were affected by floods in Perumbakkam and Semmencherry, on the lack of support from both prediction to mitigation.
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The Chennai Datajam is now on.
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Want to do something to help change #Chennai city for the better? Come & be a part of this 'datajam'. #ChennaiRains Register - bit.ly/datajam-jan24 @ChennaiRains @praddy06 @chennaicorp (1/2)
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Hello Chennai! OpenCity invites you to a datajam on "Chennai - Rains and Waterlogging". 🗓️: Saturday, 6th Jan 2024. ⏰: 10 AM - 5 PM 📍: IIT-M Research Park, Chennai. 🔗: bit.ly/datajam-jan24
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People are protesting on the #EnnoreGasLeak Necessary action need to be taken on the company which is responsible for the #GasLeak We strongly condemn for this action. These issues such as Oil spilling & Gas leak are NOT accidental. @CMOTamilnadu @SMeyyanathan @TheBluePen25
A sudden gas leak in the areas of Ennore, last night. People have face breathlessness after the gas were released in the residence and are hospitalized. @CMOTamilnadu @SMeyyanathan @DrKalanidhiV @TiruvallurCollr @supriyasahuias #Ennore_GasLeak
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There is an Emerging need for finalising the Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) policy and work on strengthening and implementation of the Resilient Urban Design Framework @xpresstn @VanessaPeter16 @jterrancef16
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There is an Emerging need for finalising the Resettlement and Rehabilitation (R&R) policy and work on strengthening and implementation of the Resilient Urban Design Framework @NirupaSampath @VanessaPeter16 @jterrancef16
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The recent floods in Chennai unleashed by Cyclone Michaung, have yet again exposed the vulnerability of the resettled families in and around Chennai. There is an emerging need for finalising R&R policy Report: drive.google.com/file/d/15GR… @VanessaPeter16 @jterrancef16
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The 156 Relief Centres of Greater Chennai Corporation #GCC for #CycloneMichaung @chennaicorp @tnsdma @ndmaindia
The list of 156 Relief Centres of #GCC has been released. Thanks to @chennaicorp for immediate response on the request. P.s: The list also has POC details @tnsdma Emergency Contact : 1070 | 1077 WhatsApp : 9445869848 #CycloneMichaung #ChennaiRains @VanessaPeter16 (1/4)
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