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Urgent Call for Gender-Sensitive Solutions to Women's Homelessness

2/24/2026

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Studies show that women's homelessness in Europe is shaped by gender, social exclusion, and violence.
Women face higher rates of victimization and housing precarity.
The European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless (FEANTSA) and United Nations call for gender-sensitive approaches to address homelessness.
Understanding women's experiences can inform better support systems and policies.
The literature underscores the urgency of addressing the hidden realities of women's homelessness across Europe.

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Story summary

Studies show that women's homelessness in Europe is shaped by gender, social exclusion, and violence.
Women face higher rates of victimization and housing precarity.
The European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless (FEANTSA) and United Nations call for gender-sensitive approaches to address homelessness.
Understanding women's experiences can inform better support systems and policies.
The literature underscores the urgency of addressing the hidden realities of women's homelessness across Europe.