A Safe Home for Every LGBTQI Child and Young Person
This joint report by IGLYO and FEANTSA brings together a scoping analysis of published research and a survey of civil society organisations working across LGBTQI rights, youth, housing and homelessness.
LGBTQI children and young people need safe, stable and affordable housing to grow, participate in education and community life, and move towards independent living. Family rejection, violence and discrimination can undermine that security. When these experiences interact with poverty, high housing costs and gaps in social protection, young people may have few safe housing options and may be exposed to homelessness.
This joint report by IGLYO and FEANTSA brings together a scoping analysis of published research and a survey of civil society organisations working across LGBTQI rights, youth, housing and homelessness. The scoping analysis examines pathways into housing exclusion and existing responses. The survey provides organisational perspectives on policy frameworks, protection against discrimination, prevention and service provision.
The main findings of our joint report show that:
- Housing exclusion develops through interacting structural and personal circumstances
- Much of housing exclusion remains hidden
- Formal protection often falls short of effective access
- Children and young people need support that reflects their circumstances
- Inclusive mainstream services and specialist provision have complementary roles
About IGLYO
IGLYO — The International LGBTQI Youth & Student Organisation is the world’s largest network dedicated to LGBTQI young people and their rights.
They represent the voice of over 150 Member Organisations in 40 countries across the European region. They advance the rights of LGBTQI young people, advocate for their equality and inclusion, empower their voices, and connect them across borders through international events, capacity-building training, thematic research, advocacy, awareness-raising campaigns, network building, regranting, and intersectional community dialogues.
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