Nomad Rights

Nomad Rights, a human rights organization in Astana, has been resisting the construction of a tourist complex by the UAE company Ellington Properties Development LLS since 2019, which threatenes to displace local families leaving them without compensation or alternative housing.

Country

Kazakhstan

Project

Touristic District in Astana

Region

Asia

Sector focus

Housing & Urban Development

Financier

Ellington Properties Development

Violations/Impact

Displacement & land grabbing | Loss of livelihoods / Food insecurity / Increased cost of living

Impacted Communities

Urban Communities

 

 

About the community-led struggle

With CRE support, Nomad Rights provided legal assistance and launched advocacy efforts supporting affected residents. They organized community gatherings, legal consultations, advocacy meetings with authorities, and prepared legislative proposals. As a result, nine families were able to legalize their homes and receive monetary compensation, minimizing the risk of homelessness and loss of basic living conditions.