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90% of Homeless Women Remain Invisible in Statistics

7/7/2025

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A staggering 90% of homeless women remain invisible in official statistics, according to charities Solace Women's Aid and Single Homeless Project. Driven by safety fears, many choose hidden spots over rough sleeping. The 2024 Women's Rough Sleeping Census uncovered 1,777 women, a shocking contrast to the government's meager count of 680.

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A staggering 90% of homeless women remain invisible in official statistics, according to charities Solace Women's Aid and Single Homeless Project. Driven by safety fears, many choose hidden spots over rough sleeping. The 2024 Women's Rough Sleeping Census uncovered 1,777 women, a shocking contrast to the government's meager count of 680.