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Call to Action addressing global housing crisis adopted in Baku

Call to Action addressing global housing crisis adopted in Baku

  • 22.05.2026 [21:05]
UN Deputy Secretary-General tours “ASAN Khidmet” in Baku to familiarize herself with its activity VIDEO

UN Deputy Secretary-General tours “ASAN Khidmet” in Baku to familiarize herself with its activity VIDEO

  • 22.05.2026 [20:57]
Anacláudia Rossbach: A great and well-organized WUF13 took place under Azerbaijan’s leadership

Anacláudia Rossbach: A great and well-organized WUF13 took place under Azerbaijan’s leadership

  • 22.05.2026 [20:50]
Maimunah Mohd Sharif congratulates Azerbaijan for successfully hosting WUF13

Maimunah Mohd Sharif congratulates Azerbaijan for successfully hosting WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [20:41]
® Azercell certified as a Great Place to Work

® Azercell certified as a Great Place to Work

  • 22.05.2026 [20:36]

Mayor of Nkayi: WUF13 was held at a high level and fully corresponds to the scale of the international event

  • 22.05.2026 [20:26]
Iran fires 3,300 missiles, drones at UAE since start of conflict

Iran fires 3,300 missiles, drones at UAE since start of conflict

  • 22.05.2026 [20:17]
Iran's IRGC says 35 more ships cross Hormuz Strait in past 24 hrs in coordination with its navy

Iran's IRGC says 35 more ships cross Hormuz Strait in past 24 hrs in coordination with its navy

  • 22.05.2026 [20:13]
Baku Call to Action

Baku Call to Action

  • 22.05.2026 [20:10]
UN-Habitat representative: Youth must be recognized as an integral part of decision-making

UN-Habitat representative: Youth must be recognized as an integral part of decision-making

  • 22.05.2026 [20:10]
Baku has provided an exceptional platform for hosting WUF13, says UN-Habitat Regional Director

Baku has provided an exceptional platform for hosting WUF13, says UN-Habitat Regional Director

  • 22.05.2026 [20:05]
Pakistani participant: Azerbaijan plays a significant role globally in urban planning

Pakistani participant: Azerbaijan plays a significant role globally in urban planning

  • 22.05.2026 [20:04]
Azerbaijan, Somalia explore prospects for cooperation

Azerbaijan, Somalia explore prospects for cooperation

  • 22.05.2026 [20:03]
UN official: Baku stands as an example of renewal and sustainability at WUF13

UN official: Baku stands as an example of renewal and sustainability at WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [20:01]
Top stories update

Top stories update

  • 22.05.2026 [20:00]
UN-Habitat Executive Director thanks Azerbaijani government for hospitality

UN-Habitat Executive Director thanks Azerbaijani government for hospitality

  • 22.05.2026 [20:00]
Spanish urbanist: Role of public spaces is key to quality of urban life

Spanish urbanist: Role of public spaces is key to quality of urban life

  • 22.05.2026 [19:59]
Head of the UN Resident Coordinator's Office: WUF will create concrete and tangible results for society, not only globally, but also domestically

Head of the UN Resident Coordinator's Office: WUF will create concrete and tangible results for society, not only globally, but also domestically

  • 22.05.2026 [19:58]
Azerbaijan demonstrates important role of culture, history, and education in sustainable development, says Nigerian official

Azerbaijan demonstrates important role of culture, history, and education in sustainable development, says Nigerian official

  • 22.05.2026 [19:53]
Housing rights discussed at WUF13

Housing rights discussed at WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [19:53]
Azerbaijan’s role in sustainable development and urban transformation is highly valued by experts, says expert

Azerbaijan’s role in sustainable development and urban transformation is highly valued by experts, says expert

  • 22.05.2026 [19:48]
Giorgi Khaindrava: Excellent organization of WUF13 carries significant importance for the wider region

Giorgi Khaindrava: Excellent organization of WUF13 carries significant importance for the wider region

  • 22.05.2026 [19:48]
Official closing ceremony of WUF13 held

Official closing ceremony of WUF13 held

  • 22.05.2026 [19:43]
Slovenian official: SEA Protocol is directly linked to 11 of the 17 SDGs

Slovenian official: SEA Protocol is directly linked to 11 of the 17 SDGs

  • 22.05.2026 [19:39]
Baku could become a pilot platform for hybrid urban models of the future, says international expert

Baku could become a pilot platform for hybrid urban models of the future, says international expert

  • 22.05.2026 [19:36]

From Santiago Peña, President of the Republic of Paraguay

  • 22.05.2026 [19:33]
American urbanist: Azerbaijan and WUF13 play an important role in sharing experience on sustainable urban development

American urbanist: Azerbaijan and WUF13 play an important role in sharing experience on sustainable urban development

  • 22.05.2026 [19:32]
Mayor of Banjul thanks Baku for bringing participants together

Mayor of Banjul thanks Baku for bringing participants together

  • 22.05.2026 [19:32]
Anar Guliyev: Signing of letter of intent on implementation of “Baku Standards” is among key legacy outcomes of WUF13

Anar Guliyev: Signing of letter of intent on implementation of “Baku Standards” is among key legacy outcomes of WUF13

  • 22.05.2026 [19:29]
Amina Mohammed: Baku proved to be a very suitable place for discussions

Amina Mohammed: Baku proved to be a very suitable place for discussions

  • 22.05.2026 [19:28]
Director of UN-Habitat Global Solutions Division: UN-Habitat stands ready to continue collaboration on urban development

Director of UN-Habitat Global Solutions Division: UN-Habitat stands ready to continue collaboration on urban development

  • 22.05.2026 [19:24]

From Salim bin Mohammed AlMalik, Director-General of ICESCO

  • 22.05.2026 [19:21]
UN-Habitat GCC Representative: Large-scale events fundamentally transform the appearance and functionality of a city

UN-Habitat GCC Representative: Large-scale events fundamentally transform the appearance and functionality of a city

  • 22.05.2026 [19:20]

From Kim Jong Un, Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

  • 22.05.2026 [19:16]
‘Digital resilience and cybersecurity are becoming key to the future of cities’

‘Digital resilience and cybersecurity are becoming key to the future of cities’

  • 22.05.2026 [19:16]

Israeli researcher: WUF13 taught me that there are many more people living in slums

  • 22.05.2026 [19:15]
National Coordinator: WUF13 was successful through strong partnerships

National Coordinator: WUF13 was successful through strong partnerships

  • 22.05.2026 [19:15]

From Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain

  • 22.05.2026 [19:14]
Interesting moments from the final day of WUF13 – PHOTOS

Interesting moments from the final day of WUF13 – PHOTOS

  • 22.05.2026 [19:13]

From Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court of the United Arab Emirates

  • 22.05.2026 [19:09]
Greg Munro: Baku successfully combines preservation of historical heritage with modern urban development

Greg Munro: Baku successfully combines preservation of historical heritage with modern urban development

  • 22.05.2026 [19:09]
Slovenian delegate appreciates Azerbaijan’s strong organizational standards and hospitality

Slovenian delegate appreciates Azerbaijan’s strong organizational standards and hospitality

  • 22.05.2026 [19:09]

From Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai

  • 22.05.2026 [19:08]

From Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates

  • 22.05.2026 [19:07]
Former Executive Director of UN-Habitat: Twelfth Malaysia Plan covers all major topics

Former Executive Director of UN-Habitat: Twelfth Malaysia Plan covers all major topics

  • 22.05.2026 [19:03]
Patricia Scotland: Azerbaijan brings the world together to discuss important issues related to urbanization

Patricia Scotland: Azerbaijan brings the world together to discuss important issues related to urbanization

  • 22.05.2026 [18:53]
Columbian expert: All initiatives implemented by Azerbaijan under the “smart city” concept are commendable

Columbian expert: All initiatives implemented by Azerbaijan under the “smart city” concept are commendable

  • 22.05.2026 [18:52]
Kenyan delegate at WUF13 praises warm hospitality experienced in Azerbaijan

Kenyan delegate at WUF13 praises warm hospitality experienced in Azerbaijan

  • 22.05.2026 [18:48]
Prime Minister Ali Asadov attends CIS Council of Heads of Government meeting in Ashgabat

Prime Minister Ali Asadov attends CIS Council of Heads of Government meeting in Ashgabat

  • 22.05.2026 [18:47]
UN Deputy Secretary-General hails Azerbaijan's reconstruction process

UN Deputy Secretary-General hails Azerbaijan's reconstruction process

  • 22.05.2026 [18:45]