@IGHomelessness

The Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness at @DePaulU supports practitioners and policymakers to end homelessness across the world.

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Join a global community of experts and emerging leaders at the @IJOHjournal Conference 2027 for 3 days of learning; making connections; and diving deep into local organizations' work to address homelessness across Africa. Register: ijoh2027.eventbrite.com/
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On #WorldHomelessDay, our sector partners at @HomewardsUK ask, 'What does a future without #homelessness look like to you?' IGH envisions a world where everyone has a home that offers security, safety, autonomy, and opportunity. Learn about the campaign: homewards.org.uk/what-does-a…
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Global #homelessness is an urgent, shared issue that can be prevented and ended. Today is #WorldHomelessDay — a day to raise awareness about the state of global homelessness and how we can strengthen efforts to prevent and end it.
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With our colleagues/friends with lived experience, service providers, academics, policymakers, and emerging leaders around the world, we urge local/national leaders to strengthen efforts to define/measure #homelessness, center lived expertise, and coordinate work across sectors.
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The convening is part of a larger, ongoing effort to catalyze the work to prevent/end global homelessness and strengthen efforts to address homelessness in Africa, as local homelessness continues to increase and become more visible. Visit ijohconf.org to learn more.

The International Journal on Homelessness (IJOH) Conference

A global conference for global and inclusive knowledge exchange on preventing, reducing, and ending homelessness.

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Please join us for an inclusive knowledge exchange event hosted by our partners @wgehomelessness and co-sponsored IGH in observance of World Homelessness Day 2026. October 9, 2026 at 9:30 - 11:30 AM (EDT) Register here: depaul.zoom.us/webinar/regis…
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Register for the International Journal on Homelessness (IJOH) Conference 2027 today at early bird rates! Register here: IJOH2027.eventbrite.com Date: January 26-29, 2027 Location: University of Pretoria in Pretoria, City of Tshwane, South Africa

International Journal on Homelessness Conference 2027

Join us in person for the third biennial International Journal on Homelessness Conference, at the University of Pretoria, South Africa

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Co-hosted by @IJOHjournal, IGH, and the Centre for Faith and Community at @UPTuks, this convening is an opportunity to learn proven strategies, how to address challenges, and lessons from local organizations about preventing and ending #homelessness; and make new connections.
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Join us for our next IGH Community of Impact webinar, in observance of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples! Date/time: August 6, 2026, at 9:00 - 10:00 am (CDT) / 10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern) Register here: depaul.zoom.us/webinar/regis…
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We will be joined by Kim Kakakaway, Indigenous Training and Relations Consultant for A Way Home Canada (Vers Un Chez-Soi), who will share her expertise from over 15 years of frontline work addressing homelessness as a Cree and Saulteaux First Nations woman.
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During the second half of the IGH Vanguard Summit, we had two incredible sessions exploring how communities are driving change in the United Kingdom; what lessons can be adapted in global contexts; and how to approach homelessness from a human-rights perspective.
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Michael Hughes, Sarah Alonge; and Enrik Noka discussed prevention is most impactful when people are supported with a combination of housing, employment, mental health, income support, and social networks.
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United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing, Koldo Casla, shared insights about his plan to address housing rights through global policy and advocacy.
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We opened our 2026 Vanguard Summit with a thoughtful conversation on how cities are centering data and collaboration in #homelessness policies and practice to drive change.
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The attendees heard from four Vanguard representatives: Megan Pangeni of @CityofCT, Barbara Piccirilli de Araujo from @prefsp, Ntombikayise Zulu from @CityTshwane, and Katie Feeney from the @essc_nsw of Sydney.
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With introductory remarks from Christopher Holt, IGH Global Policy and Advocacy Director, the session explored the use of centralized data, broad partnerships, and cross-sector collaboration to build impactful strategies grounded in evidence and long-term collaboration.
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We are thrilled to be in London to host the 2026 IGH Vanguard Summit — a global convening of cities working to prevent and end homelessness. We look forward to 2 days of robust discussions and learning about the incredible work of our partners!
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Registration for the International Journal on Homelessness @IJOHjournal Conference 2027 is open! Join us for a program that features presentations from 27 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Oceania. Register to attend: ijohconf.org/registration

The International Journal on Homelessness (IJOH) Conference

Register to attend!

ijohconf.org
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Homelessness is an urgent and shared issue that can be prevented and ended. At @WUF_UNHabitat (WUF13), hosted by @UNHABITAT, we are discussing the importance of addressing #homelessness in global policy to ensure inclusive, resilient, and sustainable urban development. #WUF13
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