Rebuilding beyond bricks: World Urban Forum focuses on housing, community support in war-torn cities
Abu Dhabi, 7 November 2024 – The World Urban Forum (WUF) is the premier global event on sustainable urbanization. This year’s Forum, held in Abu Dhabi from 26 to 30 June, focused on the theme “Transforming Our Cities for a Better Urban Future”.
One of the key issues discussed at the Forum was the challenge of rebuilding war-torn cities. The conflict in Ukraine has left millions of people homeless and displaced, and the task of rebuilding their communities will be immense.
At a session on “Rebuilding Cities after Conflict: The Role of Housing and Community Support”, experts from around the world shared their experiences and insights on how to best approach this challenge.
“The key to rebuilding war-torn cities is to put people at the center of the process,” said David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee. “This means involving them in the planning and design of their new communities, and ensuring that they have access to the services and support they need to rebuild their lives.”
One of the most important aspects of rebuilding war-torn cities is providing adequate housing. “Housing is not just a roof over your head,” said Leilani Farha, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing. “It’s a place where people can feel safe, secure, and connected to their community.”
In addition to housing, war-torn cities also need to provide a range of other services and support to their residents, including healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. “It’s important to remember that rebuilding war-torn cities is not just about bricks and mortar,” said Gerd Müller, Director-General of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. “It’s also about rebuilding lives and communities.”
The World Urban Forum is a unique opportunity for governments, cities, and other stakeholders to come together and share their experiences and expertise on sustainable urbanization. The Forum provides a platform for dialogue and collaboration, and it helps to raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities facing cities around the world.
The 2024 World Urban Forum was a success, and it helped to raise awareness of the importance of rebuilding war-torn cities in a way that puts people at the center of the process. The Forum also provided a platform for governments, cities, and other stakeholders to share their experiences and expertise on this complex and challenging issue.
Rebuilding beyond bricks: World Urban Forum focuses on housing, community support in war-torn cities
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