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The global movement to secure the human right to housing. Activate. Agitate. Advocate. Educate. Elevate.

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Join the @worldhabitat.bsky.social conference to connect with people who are passionate about making a difference & learn how local initiatives can turn back the tide on this crisis.

#Housing #Affordability #RightToHousing
June 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We'll be going beyond analysis to show exactly how finance reshapes housing markets, plus concrete regulatory approaches that preserve affordability and prevent displacement.

📅 5 June | 11am BST | Wicklow Meeting Room 5 Programme: bit.ly/3Z8FQII #ISHF2025 #housing 4/4
ISHF 2025 Programme - Advancing Policies Against Speculation in Housing Investment in Favour of the Social Function of Housing
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June 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The pattern is everywhere: empty investor-owned apartments while families struggle to find rentals, neighborhoods converted for tourists, communities displaced for luxury developments. But the tools to fight this exist. 3/4
June 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Tomorrow's panel brings together global perspectives on housing finance, research on impacts in the Global South, European policy solutions, and local initiatives that have successfully pushed back against speculation. 2/4
June 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Reconnecting with partners and participating in workshops reinforced something powerful: when climate advocates and housing rights defenders work together, solutions become more ambitious AND more achievable. #UrbanFuture #JustTransition #Housing #RightToHousing
May 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Key insight: We need to unlock existing housing stock potential. Thousands of empty or under-utilized apartments across Europe could address both housing needs and climate goals simultaneously.
May 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Two standout panels: "Home Improvement: Starting with People" with brilliant insights from European CLT Network's Aga Biedelek & National Retrofit Hub's Sara Edmonds on community-led housing improvements. Plus "Housing vs Emissions" challenging the idea that building more is the only solution.
May 27, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The Shift continues to bring human rights expertise to these important policy discussions.

Our work continues as our European Project Director is in #Lødz today for the start of Urban Future! #UF25
May 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Cities' firsthand experience with housing pressures makes their perspective essential for effective policy.

These working sessions reflected a shared commitment to ensuring urban perspectives inform EU-level decisions.
May 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM