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by Jayne Malenfant, McGill University, Montréal, Canada As of 2019, Canada’s National Housing Strategy Act (NHSA) commits our government to the progressive realization of the right to housing. The Act ties access to housing to broader social, economic, health, and environmental goals and human rights, nationally and internationally. Highlighting community knowledge as integral to … Continued
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Tai Pawb’s David Rowlands sat down for a coffee with Jill Wadley; a disabled person, with experience of the housing sector to discuss her story and how she feels a right to adequate housing could make a difference in Wales… First things first, having just met you I can tell you are originally from … Continued
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This is the final week of the campaign. Over three weeks, we’ve been raising awareness of housing difficulties for those seeking sanctuary. This week, Oasis Refugee Centre and Tai Pawb are sharing the stories of those who have received status, but then have to leave their properties or go into shared accommodation. This week on … Continued
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Welcome back to our campaign! Over three weeks, Oasis Refugee Centre and Tai Pawb are shining a light on a pressing issue: homelessness and poor housing conditions among sanctuary seekers in Wales. This week on the Tai Pawb, we share the housing experiences of people seeking sanctuary, and what they would change. We will also … Continued
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Welcome to Our Campaign! Join Oasis Refugee Centre and Tai Pawb, as we launch a three-week journey to shine a light on a pressing issue: homelessness and poor housing conditions among sanctuary seekers in Wales. Week 1: Terminology and Awareness We kick off by delving into the terminology surrounding sanctuary seekers – asylum seekers, refugees … Continued
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LGBTQ+ Housing Support at the London Borough of Haringey We continue our blog series looking at LGBTQ+ homelessness services breaking barriers across the UK with a focus on how a Local Authority in London has transformed its approach to housing support. This is our final installment in the series which wouldn’t have been possible without … Continued
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On 8th February we held our second Deeds not Words Day of Action. We’re once again overwhelmed with the fantastic response from our members, highlighting their commitments and the actions they have taken since signing the pledge. Thank you to Caredig, Ateb, Newydd Housing Association, Llamau, ClwydAlyn, Cynon Taf Community Housing Group, United Welsh, Hafod, … Continued
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Tai Pawb welcome the proposals and support the ambition in the Welsh Government White Paper to end homelessness in Wales. We were proud that our research which captured experiences of homelessness of people with protected characteristics was featured so heavily in the White Paper, influencing some of the recommendations. To be successful, it’s essential that … Continued
