Yolande Hendler

Committed to social justice and human rights, energised by feminist approaches & anthropology. Secretary General @habitat_intl

[Habitat International Coalition - HIC @habitat_intl]

🚨 HIC Convergence of Social & Feminist Movements joined Abahlali baseMjondolo’s #UnfreedomMarch in Durban! 🚨

We marched against inequality, injustice & systemic oppression.

🌍 This is a global fight and a united movement – rooted in care, united in struggle

#UnfreedomDay

[GOLD @GoldUCLG]

#GOLDVII Reseach Process on #CaringCities

🔍SPOTLIGHT 🔍
Contribution: “Learning from feminist approaches to habitat: The role of care systems in addressing social and territorial inequality.”
⬇️
https://t.co/vXBWub8PDR

@habitat_intl @HIC_AL @yolandehendler

[Habitat International Coalition - HIC @habitat_intl]

🟣 We’re about to go LIVE! 🎙️

🌱 Follow along as we discuss community-based solutions for land, housing, & livelihoods with a feminist perspective.

Join this conversation at the #CSW69
📷 Join us! https://t.co/TmuTAzgPGI

#FeminismForHabitat #CareAndResistance

[GOLD @GoldUCLG]

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The GOLD VII Multimedia Journal on Economies of Equality and Care is coming next week 🎯🎯

We worked on caring cities and territories! Listen here ⬇️

#CaringCities #CSW69
@uclg_org @habitat_intl @HIC_AL @TimeUseInit @MartaJunque @uclg_women

[Habitat International Coalition - HIC @habitat_intl]

🟣Join us for a crucial conversation on Women's Rights to Land, Housing & Livelihoods!

This week:
📆Wednesday, 19th March 2025
⏱️16:30-18:00 SAST | 10:30-12:00 NY Time (local time here: https://t.co/kYDRs7VXI3)
💻 Virtual Event

📷 Register now: https://t.co/TmuTAzgPGI

[GOLD @GoldUCLG]

@TheNewSchool @UHC2030 @MagdaNRobalo @PamCiprianoRN @CSC_Consorci @AntoniGilabert @yolandehendler @LSteinfort @Jerryvandenb @agenda21culture @jordibalta @RodelaRomina @sodertorn @Macquarie_Uni

[Yolande Hendler @yolandehendler]

Keeping and strengthening housing on the agenda ahead of world social summit alter the is year! Join us online at CSoCD to discuss and prepare.

[Habitat International Coalition - HIC @habitat_intl]

1/ 🚨 Join us for an important conversation on housing rights! 🏠💬 HIC invites you to our online side event at the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development (#CSocD63).

📅 When? Wednesday, Feb 12th, 10 AM EST
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/zXtxtIPsw5

[Habitat International Coalition - HIC @habitat_intl]

7/ What can you do?
🔹 Denounce & oppose Israel’s apartheid
🔹 Support the global BDS movement to hold Israel accountable
🔹 Call for an independent investigation into war crimes & genocide
The fight for Palestinian justice, dignity & liberation is a shared global responsibility.

[UN-Habitat @UNHABITAT]

"Housing is a fundamental right, requiring global collaboration."

Diana Wachira, Learning Officer @habitat_intl highlights the Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Housing as a key platform to advance housing policies and ensure communities are part of the solution.

[Habitat International Coalition - HIC @habitat_intl]

🙌🏾We are participating at the @UNHABITAT Open-Ended Intergovernmental Expert Working Group on Adequate Housing
🗣️With @DianaWachira2 and @xapsan
🟠Highlighting how housing justice frameworks and community-led initiatives can contribute to a more inclusive urban environment

[Habitat International Coalition - HIC @habitat_intl]

3/3 🌟 Cross-regional solidarity remains our strength! Special focus to the current situation faced by @zimlandrights

In the face of growing challenges, we stand united to fight for justice.

Thank you all for being part of this collective journey! #HICFamily

[Nick Budlender @Nickbud_021]

It genuinely feels like the government has given up on housing. The backlog is growing, informal settlements are expanding rapidly, delivery is a small fraction of what it was in the past, and now ministers are punished for alleged corruption by being dumped in Human Settlements.

[Habitat International Coalition - HIC @habitat_intl]

1/ On this Intl Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, we at HIC and HLRN highlight the ongoing housing and land rights violations central to the Zionist colonial project.
https://t.co/2BGW1OOfta
These violations expose the persistent impunity of the State of Israel🧵

[Habitat International Coalition - HIC @habitat_intl]

1/🌍 The 12th World Urban Forum (#WUF12) in Cairo brought together voices from around the world to address pressing global urban challenges. Against the backdrop of privatization, shrinking civil society spaces, and conflict.
Here’s how HIC contributed 👇
https://t.co/NMfz4kO1eb

[Maria Silvia Emanuelli @silvimex.bsky.social @SilviMex]

El actual alcalde de Barcelona responde a Airbnb afirmando que se mantiene firme en la decisión de extinguir los pisos turísticos en esa ciudad

[Habitat International Coalition - HIC @habitat_intl]

📖📚Towards guiding principles on resettlement

✍️@adequatehousing reviews & assesses the current laws, policies & practices of various resettlement actors
🔎Outlines the key parameters for developing future resettlement guidelines

https://t.co/f4wVunpoZ0

[Habitat International Coalition AL @HIC_AL]

📣 | ¿Ya viste la microserie “Ciudades en crisis: La vivienda entre la necesidad y el mercado”?

En la siguiente lista de reproducción encontrarás los 11 episodios de esta coproducción de HIC-AL, la @RedTV_TAL y @CEAPI5 que aborda la creciente especulación inmobiliaria, (1/5)

[Habitat International Coalition - HIC @habitat_intl]

Desde que nos dejó Vanesa Valiño las redes se han llenado de mensajes de condolencias y de profunda admiración.

✍️Aquí las nuestras: gracias Vanesa, por tu fuerza incansable y arrolladora por defender la vida digna y justa para todas las personas
https://t.co/YWy6TNgiPp

[Yolande Hendler @yolandehendler]

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with you @ObservaDESCA, @iescorihuela, friends, family, comrades and colleagues of Vanessa.

[Habitat International Coalition - HIC @habitat_intl]

Con gran tristeza despedimos a Vanesa Valiño, quien siempre militó y apostó por tejer alianzas para defender el derecho a la vivienda, también a nivel internacional.

Nuestros pensamientos con @G_Pisarello, compañeras de @ObservaDESCA y seres queridos 🫂

https://t.co/q9ukA0KYIN

[Stand for Her Land @Stand4HerLand]

#S4HL is at #COP29, ensuring women's land rights stay front and center in global discussions and commitments!

We are participating in a side event, "Land Rights for Climate Justice", on Nov. 19th. Join us to learn how land rights empower climate resilience and gender equality!