r. Ensure that women enjoy equal rights to compensation for violation of their housing rights as men. Single women and widows should be entitled to their own adequate level of compensation; Evictions s. Ensure that evictions only occur in exceptional circumstances. Any eviction must be (a) authorised by law; (b) carried out in accordance with international human rights law; (c) undertaken solely in the public interest; (d) reasonable and proportionate; (e) regulated so as to ensure full and fair compensation and rehabilitation; t. Ensure that evictions are not carried out in a manner that violates the dignity and human rights to life and security of those affected; u. Ensure that evictions do not result in individuals being rendered homeless or vulnerable to the violation of other human rights. Alternative housing should be situated as close as possible to the original place of residence; v. Ensure that where planning and development processes include evictions all those likely to be affected should be actively consulted; w. The eviction process should include the following elements: (a) appropriate individual notice to all potentially affected persons; (b) effective dissemination by the authorities of relevant information in advance; (c) a reasonable time period for public review of, comment on, and/or objection to the proposed plan; (d) opportunities and efforts to facilitate the provision of legal, technical and other advice to affected persons about their rights and options; and (e) holding of public hearing(s) that provide(s) affected persons and their advocates with opportunities to challenge the eviction decision and/or to present alternative proposals and to articulate their demands and development priorities. Prior to any decision to initiate an eviction, authorities must demonstrate that the eviction is unavoidable and consistent with international human rights commitments protective of the general welfare; x. Ensure that eviction notices allow and enable those subject to eviction to conduct an inventory in order to assess the value of their properties, investments and other material goods that may be damaged. Those subject to eviction should also be given the opportunity to assess and document non-monetary losses to be compensated; y. Ensure the mandatory presence of governmental officials or their representatives on site during evictions, especially where they involve a large number of people. Neutral observers, including regional and international observers, should be allowed access, upon request, to ensure transparency and compliance with international human rights principles during the carrying out of any eviction; 42