Naslavljanje brezdomnosti in stanovanjske izključenosti LGBTIQ+ mladih

<< Background >>The project idea was formed based on practical experiences indicating the critical oversight of housing issues among young individuals, especially LGBTIQ+ youth, who are at an increased risk of homelessness and housing exclusion due to social circumstances. In addition to addressing various risk factors among young LGBTIQ+ individuals through diverse activities and project outcomes, the project also tackled the fact that many organizations addressing homelessness lack specific services for youth. Within the project, we addressed needs at various levels, from the individual level of young LGBTIQ+ individuals facing housing exclusion to the organizational needs of LGBTIQ+ organizations, homelessness organizations, and youth organizations coming to the aid of housing-excluded young LGBTIQ+ individuals, as well as broader needs for raising awareness among professionals and the general public about the issue and the necessity of systemic addressing of it. We paid special attention to empowering the youth sector for informed action in the areas of preventive support for social inclusion and advocacy at the local, national, and European levels.<< Objectives >>Each of the partner organizations held a local dissemination event aimed at local and national representatives of the youth sector, LGBTIQ+ organizations, and professional public. In addition, we organized an international dissemination event in Brussels in collaboration with ILGA Europe and FEANTSA, where we also hosted representatives of European organizations and a member of the European Parliament. With the dissemination conferences, we concluded the circle of advocacy actions and formulated proposals and recommendations for strengthening youth policies and measures at the level of youth work development, which we submitted to the relevant institutions.<< Implementation >>Each of the partner organizations conducted a local dissemination event aimed at local and national representatives of the youth sector, LGBTIQ+ organizations, and professional public. Additionally, we organized an international dissemination event in Brussels in collaboration with ILGA Europe and FEANTSA, where we also hosted representatives of European organizations and a member of the European Parliament. Through the dissemination conferences, we concluded the cycle of advocacy actions and formulated proposals and recommendations for strengthening youth policies and measures at the level of youth work development, which we submitted to the relevant institutions.<< Results >>The partnership brought together organizations that primarily work with young LGBTIQ+ individuals who have experienced housing exclusion and homelessness. However, our aim is to shed light on this issue and support youth work in understanding the concepts, dynamics, and possibilities for preventive action among youth at increased risk, regardless of their sexual orientation or identity.Throughout the project, we provided both the general public and professionals, with a focus on youth workers, with a comprehensive understanding of the concept of housing exclusion and its stages that increase the risk of homelessness. We also offered concrete methods and strategies for preventive action at various stages of housing exclusion.We developed a Handbook for Preventive Work in Addressing Homelessness and/or Housing Exclusion among LGBTIQ+ Youth and formulated a set of methods and approaches for social inclusion of homeless and/or housing-excluded youth (LGBTIQ+). We conducted an international comparative analysis of systemic arrangements and mechanisms in the field of homelessness and/or housing exclusion among young (LGBTIQ+) people and developed strategies and recommendations for advocacy at the local, national, and European