It will address the housing situation of undocumented migrants in terms of: 1) access to and protection of rights within the private market and 2) access to shelter provided by the state, local government or civil society in situations of crisis (homeless shelters or other temporary accommodation). Capacity to address these issues will also be developed through mutual learning about innovative strategies, and outreach to and collaboration with key stakeholders.
PICUM’s Annual Workshop entitled “Housing and Homelessness of Undocumented Migrants in Europe: Building Alliances and Developing Strategies” which will take place on Friday, 28th June 2013 at the International Auditorium in Brussels, Belgium. The conference will be organised in partnership with FEANTSA, the European Federation of National Organisations working with the homeless and EAPN, the European Anti-Poverty Network.
The right to housing is a comprehensive right encapsulating access to appropriate, secure, and sustainable accommodation. This must be distinguished from the right to shelter which is an interim solution of temporary accommodation.
The workshop aims to strengthen dialogue amongst service providers, anti-poverty organisations, migrants’ organisations, local authorities and policy makers, by focusing on the following sectors and thematic issues: 1) access and protection of rights within the private market, and 2) access to shelter provided by the state, local government or civil society in situations of crisis (homeless shelters or other temporary accommodation). Capacity to address these issues will also be developed through mutual learning about innovative strategies, and outreach to and collaboration with key stakeholders.
The concept note and draft agenda are available in English, Spanish and French.
REGISTRATION
To confirm your attendance please fill out the online registration form in English, French or Spanish by Monday, 17 June 2013. This event is open to all and there is no registration fee to attend but please note that participants (non-PICUM members) will have to cover their own transport and accommodation costs related to this event.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the PICUM Secretariat:
Ms Alexandrine Pirlot de Corbion, PICUM Communications Assistant
+32 (0) 210 17 80
alex@picum.org
