From Vienna to Chicago – an international comparison of housing and food justice for refugees

The Vienna University of Economics and Business (Institute for Social Policy) and the DePaul Migration Collaborative (DMC) of DePaul University cordially invite you to the final event of the international research project “Protecting Rights Across Contexts and International Sharing (PRAxIS)”.

📌 Topic of the event

The focus is on refugees’ access to housing and food – key issues that are equally relevant in Vienna and Chicago. The aim is to work out differences and similarities in an international comparison and to discuss concrete practical approaches.

📅 Event details

Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Time: 17:00 – 19:00
Location: Clubroom, WU Vienna, Welthandelsplatz 1
Language: English
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🗓️ Program overview

• Opening speech:
  Judith Kohlenberger (WU Vienna)
• Research results:
  Josh Friedman (DMC Practitioner in Residence)
  Theresa Herzog-Abusaeeda (PhD student, WU Vienna)
• Panel discussion with experts from the field:

• • Maryam Singh (Counseling Center for Migrants / FH Campus Wien)
  • Maren Riebe (Ute Bock Association)
  • Christina Gugerell (Caritas / BOKU Vienna)

• Conclusion:
  Informal networking & buffet

🤝 Invitation to all interested parties

The event is aimed at experts, civil society activists, those affected and interested parties. Everyone is welcome to come and find out more, take part in discussions and network.

🔗 Further information

If you have any questions about the event or registration, please contact the organization team directly via the WU Vienna website.