The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17 to 22 May 2026. The theme of WUF13 is: Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.
This press conference will mark the launch of the World Cities Report 2026: Adequate Housing for All, UN-Habitat's latest global assessment of the urban housing crisis. It will present key findings and recommendations on the global housing crisis, including the need for a new social contract for housing that rebalances the roles of governments, markets, and communities.
