Events

IGH aims to connect with others to coalesce the global movement to end homelessness by organizing and participating in accessible and inclusive convenings and knowledge exchange initiatives.

Upcoming Events

  • January 26-29, 2027

International Journal on Homelessness (IJOH) 2027 Conference

The IJOH 2027 Conference will be held on January 26-29, 2027, at the University of Pretoria in Pretoria, City of Tshwane, South Africa, in partnership with the Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH) and the Center for Faith & Community at the University of Pretoria. The call for abstracts is open until March 20, 2026. Visit the IJOH Conference website for information about call for abstracts, registration, and more. The conference is inclusive of all knowledge and disciplines related to preventing and ending homelessness, featuring keynote speakers, panels, presentations, discussion forums, and optional site visits to local organizations.

Past Events

City, National, and United Nations Strategies to End Homelessness

IJOHCONF25 Spotlight: International Insights on Homelessness

Decriminalization of Global Homelessness

Housing Solutions to Homelessness (Community of Impact)

Homeless, Equity and Inclusion (Community of Impact)

Homeless Prevention: Bridging Research to Practice

Intersections of Homelessness and Migration: Policies and Proven Practices (Community of Impact)

Voices from Cities: Addressing Homelessness to Achieve Equitable Urban Futures

Collaborating for Global Homelessness Definition & Measurement