Second Housing Forum for Europe and Central Asia 22-24 April, 2013
Information about the Forum (PDF)
Информация о форуме (PDF)
The universal Declaration of Human Rights highlights that ”everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and his family, including good, clothing, housing.” At the same time, decent and affordable housing is not only a human right but also a matter of conscience and action.
It is important to bring together the various stakeholders involved in the housing sector to identify priorities for improving housing conditions in the region. Four organizations have partnered to find action-based solutions and ideas to solve these housing challenges:
- Habitat for Humanity Europe and Central Asia
- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
- United Nations Development Programme
- United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
In April 2011, the four organizations held the first Housing Forum Europe & Central Asia in Budapest, Hungary. The second Housing Forum is scheduled to take place in April 2013.
The objectives of the forum would be:
- To identify, debate and document the key challenges for housing as a sector in Europe and Central Asia.
- To provide an opportunity to learn about innovative and cutting-edge practices to addressing housing challenges.
- To identify practical and sustainable solutions for complex housing issues.
- To inform political debate on housing issues.
Read more about the upcoming second Housing Forum Europe & Central Asia. If you would like to contribute to the forum or receive more information, please contact the organizing partners at info@ecahousingforum.eu.
