World Urban Forum 5 "Cities for all - bridging the urban divide", Rio de Janeiro (22-26 March 2010)

UN-HABITAT and the Government of Brazil have started preparations for the fifth session scheduled in Rio de Janeiro 22 – 26 March 2010. The Forum is one of the most open and inclusive gatherings of its kind on the international stage. It brings together government leaders, ministers, mayors, diplomats, members of national, regional and international associations of local governments, non-governmental and community organizations, professionals, academics, grassroots women’s organizations, youth and slum dwellers groups as partners working for better cities. The fifth session in Rio builds on the lessons and successes of the previous four events.

The theme for Rio 2010, Cities for all – bridging the urban divide is in harmony with UN-HABITAT’s flagship report, State of the World’s Cities 2010-2011.

Concepts that will drive the discussions in Rio include the right to the city, bridging urban income gaps, reducing inequality and poverty, participatory democracy, cultural diversity in cities, women-friendly cities, sustainable urban development equal access to shelter, health, water, sanitation and infrastructure services. And of course the right to the inclusive city.

For more info, see http://www.unhabitat.org/

Event Start: Mar 22 2010 - 11:24am

Event End: Mar 26 2010 - 11:24am

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