Upholding Human Dignity: Addressing Homelessness through Inclusive Social Protection_Feb 12, 2026

Описание: The International Presentation Association | Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN | NGO Working Group to End Homelessness, along with our co-sponsors, hosted this virtual side-event on the margins of the 64th session of the UN Commission for Social Development, titled ”Upholding Human Dignity: Addressing Homelessness through Inclusive Social Protection”.

The speakers and participants of the side-event shared best practices’ projects that uphold human dignity for homeless and vulnerable in similar situations, presented aspects of the intertwined social protection and homelessness policies and explored possible innovative partnerships between various stakeholders on action-oriented commitments.
Homelessness is solvable. By centering human dignity and expanding social protection, the global community can forge a pathway towards inclusive development and social justice.

Speakers:

H.E. Ambassador Dónal Cronin, Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN
 
Maren Andrea Jimenez, Social Affairs Officer, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs
 
Jean Quinn, Former Executive Director, UNANIMA International, Past Chair of Working Group to End Homelessness
 
Sylvia Beales Gelber, Founder Member, Global Coalition for Social Protection Floors
 
Maryann Broxton, Main Representative to the United Nations, ATD Fourth World (lived experience)
 
Closing remarks: Jackie Shapiro, Co-Chair, Working Group to End Homelessness
 
Moderator: Dr. Despoina Afroditi Milaki, UN Representative, International Presentation Association