The IIUD co-organizes the 13th East-Asia Inclusive City Network Workshop.

• Workshop theme: From Fragmentation and Vulnerability to Inclusive and Resilient Cities

• Date: August 21–23, 2024

• Organizers: IIUD, Saint Francis University (Hong Kong), Osaka Metropolitan University Center for Resilient Cities (Japan), Japan Inclusive City Network, Taiwan Inclusive City Network

• Venue: Saint Francis University, Hong Kong

• Participants: Researchers, civil society activists, housing welfare practitioners, university students, and members of the public from South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan

  
  

The East-Asia Inclusive City Network (EA-ICN) connects civil society activists, government officials, and researchers from East Asian cities—including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong—who work to combat discrimination and exclusion. Established in 2011, the network has held annual workshops to share practical experiences and research findings aimed at fostering inclusive urban development.

At the 13th workshop, following presentations and discussion, participants will visit the sites of transitional housing projects and community-based initiatives in Hong Kong’s subdivided flat (劏房, Tong Fong) areas. These visits will highlight local housing challenges, listen to residents’ voices, and provides insights into alternative solutions.

During the workshop, IIUD plans to present its research titled, “Housing Rights of Marriage Migrants in South Korea: Barriers to accessing social housing programmes and policy recommendations.”